The voice of and for USM students

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The voice of and for USM students

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The voice of and for USM students

SM2

Illustration by Kathleen Hetherington.

Should the voting age be LOWER or HIGHER?

Klaria Holmes and Klaria Holmes | October 31, 2019
Teenagers in 1971 wanted the right to vote and felt that the laws in place were restrictive and unacceptable. It’s 2019, and it seems like it’s happening again.
Allie Estorge campaigns for Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. Photo Courtesy of Delbert Hosemann Facebook Page.

Students participate in political campaigns

Morgan Usry and Morgan Usry | October 31, 2019
Most college students are politically active in some way, whether it’s joining a campus organization, being informed or voting. But some students take their involvement a step further and join political campaigns to promote their ideas and gain experience.
Illustration by Alexandria Moore.

Politicians​ lack connection with students

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | October 30, 2019
Local politicians aim to increase their voting by campaigning to specific neighborhoods but cease to campaign to college students due to money, political views or the lack of appeal.
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Five songs that emphasize the importance of America and our rights

William Lowery and William Lowery | October 29, 2019
Voting is an important part of American culture, but college students struggle to find time to vote. Here are five songs to get them out to the polls.
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