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 […]
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 […]
Mail-In Ballots to Play Crucial Role in Deciding Contentious 2020 Election
November 6, 2020 by
By McKenna Harmony The 2020 United States Presidential Election has been a controversial topic in recent months due to many voters varying views over the issue of mail-in voting. With widespread mail-in voting, many are concerned about the possibility of fraud whereas others believe it is necessary to keep everyone safe. Mail-in ballots were originally […]
