On Nov. 3, Reporting (JOUR 3312) students participated in election coverage in a Trans-Atlantic experience with students from Manchester Metropolitan University – Manchester, England. Through the week and evening of Election Day, students tracked polls, engaged in dialogue with colleagues, and spoke with several local politicians and experts. Here is the work they produced: Manchester […]
Waves of Change: Local Politicians Speak of Texas’ Future as Red State
November 14, 2020 by
By Hattie Robb After an extensive campaign, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has been declared the projected winner of the 2020 election. Before Biden’s win was announced, Lubbock politicians discussed their views regarding the presidential race. According to the Lubbock County Elections Office, there are 183,976 registered voters in the county and 120,882 ballots were […]
Local Politicians, Expert Speak of Divisiveness Amid Pandemic, Election
November 14, 2020 by
By Fernanda Tronco This will be the first time the United States is facing a global pandemic during an election year, according to Brookings, a nonprofit public policy organization. The uncertainty on if a safe election could be conducted or if one would even happen came into question several times this year. Due to […]
Turning Blue: Lubbock Politicians Talk About a Potential Political Shift
November 14, 2020 by
By Abigail Walker Named the projected winner, President-elect Joe Biden has made it through with 290 electoral votes leaving former President Donald Trump with only 232, according to the Associated Press. Trump won Texas by a little more than 600,000 votes, according to POLITICO, which is less than what he won by in 2016 […]
Local Politicians Speak of Biden & the Young Vote
November 14, 2020 by
By Christovi Oyervidez On Nov. 8, the Associated Press projected Democratic candidate Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race. For voters between the ages of 18 to 29, the turnout was at an all-time high with 54% of votes cast; 9% up from the 2016 election, according to Pew Research Center. First-time voter […]
Lubbock Area Reps Speak Social Issues & Youth Vote, Engagement
November 14, 2020 by
By Riley Nester The 2020 presidential election has been called in favor of Democratic candidate Joe Biden following a historic turnout of young voters, according to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. Young voters are more likely to vote for candidates who demonstrate their willingness to tackle issues of social […]
Young Voters Learn to Find their Voice in Politics; Lubbock Reps Urge Involvement
November 14, 2020 by
By Amanda Michael The 2020 election has been an ongoing topic bringing many differing opinions and thoughts into the open, especially between the Democratic and Republican parties. With many college students becoming first-time voters, they have found themselves to be an essential part of society as they educate themselves on which party and candidate they […]
Social & Policy Issues Remain in Forefront Following Biden Lead
November 14, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo On Nov. 7, days following the nationwide anticipation of the results from Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden was projected by the Associated Press to win the presidential election, defeating Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. In the weeks leading up to the election, voters and political experts across the political spectrum […]
Lubbock Mayoral Race Brings Passion for the People
November 14, 2020 by
By Avery Dishaw Elections for Lubbock County have come to an end with Mayor Dan Pope pulling ahead of challenger Stephen Sanders by 10,000 votes to serve a second term for the City of Lubbock. Lubbock was expected to hold its mayoral elections in May 2020; however, the impact of COVID-19 changed the course of […]
