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In support of election day, on Nov. 7, Assistant Professor of Political Science Connie Jorgensen and civic engagement internship students held a pizza and sugar cookie lunch party in the Bolick Student Center. The sugar cookies spelled “USA” in red and blue frosting with a miniature United States flag on each. Pouncer the Panther also […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday, Oct. 19, early voting opened up in Florida. In Celebration, Florida, there were no parking spaces near the polling station. The line wrapped around the building. There were primarily elderly adults at the polls. Everyone wore a mask and stood six feet apart from each other following COVID-19 protocols. Darlene, […]
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The presidential election is nearly here. With the ongoing coronavirus crisis still sweeping the country, however, many people are still hesitant to leave their homes, let alone go to a crowded booth to vote. However, there are other options. By applying for absentee voting, citizens can fill out their ballots safely from their homes, allowing […]
Continue ReadingBryn Dotson, assistant editor Voter turnout for 2016’s presidential election was “an average of 59.7 percent,” according to The Daily Dot. This means that only about 180 million out of 323 million people in the United States voted that year. While that might not seem like a big difference, it demonstrates that a large quantity […]
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