Why are we pretending the Electoral College supports the concept of a democracy when it actually silences the voices of millions of voters? This outdated, irrelevant system is no longer useful for modern-day elections, and the popular vote would better support what a democracy is supposed to look like.
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Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Voting in local elections is just as important as the presidential election. Voters should do their research to make informed decisions that impact themselves and those that matter to them.
Staff Editorial: Students and SGA Should Work In Symphony
Being online due to COVID-19 has created a void between students and organizations like SGA. It is important that both students and SGA do their part to stay involved and communicate.
The Rundown – 09.10.20
Pepperdine honors 9/11 victims, students vote for new leadership and how Seaver’s G.E. program might change.
Pay Attention to the 116th Congress
The newly sworn-in Congress is abounding with potential.
Students React to Kavanaugh Confirmation
Pepperdine students express their opinions of Kavanaugh’s confirmation, and they urge their peers to join the conversation
Students Voted Online for the New SGA Members
Image Courtesy of SGA Students were sent an email Wednesday at 8 a.m. to vote for next year’s Student Government Association Executive Board and Sophomore Class Senate by casting an online ballot. Freshmen Pearce Quesenberry and Tiffany Nomakchteinsky said they are confident with the candidates, acknowledging their experience and knowledge. “A lot of them have […]
Fulfilling a Civic Duty
I always thought the first time I voted would be memorable, one of those crucial steps in becoming an adult. When I turned 18, I was going to be ready to fulfill my civic duty. And when the Nov. 4 deadline loomed last week, I did vote. But it was nothing like what I imagined […]
Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day
Art by Sacha Irick Lil Jon, First Lady Michelle Obama, Fred Armisen and more have spoken up about spreading excitement for the Nov. 4 midterm elections. Midterm elections are right around the corner, but what are they exactly? From deduction, one could guess they are elections in the middle of a president’s term, which is […]
Elections are Approaching: Your Guide to Voting
Photo by Shawn Jones The United States midterm election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4. Midterm elections occur every four years (two years after every presidential election). This election, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as 33 out of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate, will be contested. In […]