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Taking precautions

News, Politics, Social Issues November 10, 2020 Veronica Mascorro 0 Comments

When the FBI began documenting hate crime statistics in the 1990s, it was quickly discovered that hate crimes increase in big numbers before and after every Presidential Election cycle. A […]

Friday report sees Biden take lead in Georgia, Pennsylvania

News, Politics, Top Stories November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Cora Hall 0 Comments

Editor’s note: This story was published just before Pennsylvania reported votes that put Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump. The story has been updated at 9 a.m. to reflect that […]

Election results as of Wednesday morning

News, Politics, Top Stories November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Ry Rodriguez 0 Comments

As more votes were counted throughout the night and this morning, it’s becoming more apparent the role Michigan will play in deciding this year’s election. At noon Nov. 4, there […]

Big Rapids poll lines steady all morning

News, Politics November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Cora Hall 0 Comments

Big Rapids polling sites have seen a higher turnout this morning than other elections so far, according to precinct chairpersons.  At Precinct 1, located at Big Rapids Department of Public […]

Youth voting population mobilized by social media

News, Politics, Social Issues, Top Stories October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Noah Kolenda 0 Comments

The 2020 general election is expected to have the largest youth voter turnout in decades. Some are crediting this influx in participation to social media and its massive influence. With […]

GVSU gains campus voting location, Ferris denied

News, Politics, Top Stories October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Cora Hall 0 Comments

Grand Valley students were given an on-campus voting option for this year’s presidential election. On Oct. 13, a satellite clerk’s office opened in their student center, according to Associate Director for […]

Explaining the Electoral College

News, Politics October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Veronica Mascorro 0 Comments

For the past 200 years the electoral college has been the deciding factor in presidential elections.  In the electoral college there are a total of 538 electors and in order […]

Comparing Presidential Candidate Plans

News, Politics October 24, 2020October 27, 2020 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Take a look at President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden’s policies side by side to help you decide which candidate most aligns with your beliefs. The information […]

Michigan senator review

News, Politics October 24, 2020October 27, 2020 Meghan Hartley 0 Comments

The Senate race in Michigan is getting close, with polls being tallied every day, it could be anyone’s job.  In the upcoming Senate election the two headliners are Republican John James […]

Biden’s college policy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

News, Politics October 20, 2020 Noah Kolenda 0 Comments

One of Joe Biden’s leading policies to get the youth vote is a promise to pay tuition for those whose families make under $125,000 annually, but it’s not all it’s […]

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