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We The People: How Voting Rights Evolved From 1776 To 2020

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor OPINION Since the United States wrested control of the country from Great Britain in 1776, the right to vote has been a heavily contested and hard-fought battle, with each amendment bringing citizens closer to that right for 200 years. With the power to elect the United States’ executive officer in the hands of the general public, it is important … Continue reading We The People: How Voting Rights Evolved From 1776 To 2020

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Learning the Electoral College and Why It’s Important

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor OPINION It can be easy to think that the next president is voted in by a popular majority; however, the votes from the electoral college hold the most significant influence in the process.  But what exactly is the electoral college, and why is it so important? According to the Congressional Research Service, the electoral college is a collection of nominated … Continue reading Learning the Electoral College and Why It’s Important

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ABSENT, BUT STILL COUNTED

By: Emily Bailey and Sara Jackson Contributors: Gabrielle Ducote, Tyrese Lane and Kayla Rodgers Like most everyday tasks in 2020, voting has been a challenge for students away from home, many of whom vote absentee.  This year, absentee voting in general has broken all previous records because of COVID-19, with some 91 million absentee ballots requested nationwide, according to the New York Times. With the … Continue reading ABSENT, BUT STILL COUNTED

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Final 2020 Presidential Debate

By: Kenyan Carter| News Editor Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their final presidential debate on Thursday for the general election on Nov. 3. The 90-minute debate took place at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and covered a wide range of topics, including COVID-19, race, immigration and climate change. According to White House Chief of staff … Continue reading Final 2020 Presidential Debate

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Mail-in Voter Guide

By: Kenyan Carter | News Editor The 2020 general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. At the top of the ballot, Former Vice President Joe Biden will challenge incumbent President Donald Trump for the presidency. Also happening in Alabama is a race for a state Senate seat with former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville challenging incumbent senator Doug Jones. Due to the impact … Continue reading Mail-in Voter Guide

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Students prepare to have their voices heard ahead of national election

By: Joel Goode | Contributing Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 10, students began to exercise their Fifteenth Amendment right as the Marx Library, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters, hosted USA’s Voter Registration Drive in anticipation of the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, March 3. Free coffee and snacks were available as students gathered to sign up and ask volunteers questions. “A lot of … Continue reading Students prepare to have their voices heard ahead of national election

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