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SGA elections moved online due to COVID-19

Morgan Usry and Morgan Usry | March 30, 2020
Voting for the Student Government Association executive elections is being held online until April 1 at 7 p.m.
Illustration by Derrick DJ Reed.

Millennials​ gain power in elections

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill | November 1, 2019
Over the years, studies have shown young adults vote less than other age groups. According to CampusVoteProject.org, young adults, especially students, move more frequently, are less likely to have a driver’s license and are less likely to be contacted by political campaigns than other age groups. All of these things are barriers for registering to vote and voting.
Both parties win in midterms

Both parties win in midterms

Grant Chighizola and Grant Chighizola | November 14, 2018

The 2018 midterm elections took place Nov. 6, as voters across the country cast their ballots to determine a multitude of state and local elections. The big news on election night was that Democrats...

Midterm elections: Why they matter

Midterm elections: Why they matter

Marissa Haas and Marissa Haas | November 6, 2018

Voter turnout rates for midterm elections have always been low. However, midterm elections matter just as much, if not more, as presidential elections. By voting, you’re sending a message to the government,...

A Look at Candidates in Pursuit of Oval Office

A Look at Candidates in Pursuit of Oval Office

J.D. Rimann and J.D. Rimann | April 19, 2015

TED CRUZ (Republican) Back in 2011 Ted Cruz was relatively anonymous. While a rock star in the legal world (he had won the “Best Brief Award” from the Association of American Attorney Generals...

Social Media Dominates Campaign Strategy

Social Media Dominates Campaign Strategy

Andrew Dutton and Andrew Dutton | April 2, 2015

It seems the race to be president of the United States in 2016 is already underway. Ted Cruz announced March 23 that he will run for president. These days, it may seem odd for some older voters to imagine...

Students Re-Elect George, Approve Smoking Ban

Students Re-Elect George, Approve Smoking Ban

Afnan Beauti and Afnan Beauti | March 5, 2015

On Tuesday the student body at The University of Southern Mississippi elected its new Student Government Association officers for the 2015-2016 academic year. SGA announced the winners in the Office...

SGA Elections to Take Place Next Week

SGA Elections to Take Place Next Week

SGA elections will be held on March 3rd and 5th of next week. Presidential Candidates: Jeffrey George Junior Political Science Major Former SGA Experience: Current SGA President Freshman...

Miss. GOP faces key issues in 2015

Miss. GOP faces key issues in 2015

Colin Cameron and Colin Cameron | January 12, 2015

Miss. Gov. Phil Bryant/Lance Cheung Dems use pivotal topics to challenge incumbents Mississippi Republicans have been in charge of both houses of Legislature and the governor’s seat since 2012....

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