By Rachel Blevins With Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as the presumptive nominees of the two major parties, many constituents are considering voting for a third-party candidate, raising the question of the effect independent parties will have on the 2016 election. Daniel Zolnikov, a Republican state representative in Montana, said that while there may be support for […]
Voters Starter Pack: The Presidential Election
May 5, 2016 by
Americans between 18 and 24 years old voted less than any other age group in the 2012 presidential election, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But with Millennials now outnumbering the Baby Boomers, the 2016 presidential election could see a bigger, younger turnout. It can be difficult to keep up with all the ins and outs of the political […]
Student Senate Candidates Reflect on Job Responsibilities, Personal Motivations
March 4, 2015 by
What does a student senator do? Student senators are tasked with serving as their college’s liaison to the Texas Tech University administration, but Palak Ghetiya, a senator candidate for the College of Human Sciences, said she feels most students are not aware they have a personal spokesperson. “I don’t think a lot of people within […]
