by Laasya Gadiyaram At its conception, the electoral college was designed to oppress the people. It wasn’t created to provide equal representation or partisan favors. Rather, the electoral college was designed to ensure that the American people had less of an influenced over the election of their representatives. Hamilton believed that common Americans were too…

by Inara Jain What makes up one’s identity? A big part of someone’s identity is their values, morals, and beliefs. What someone values and lives by mirrors the decisions they make in their lives. In an election, voters make decisions based on whichever candidate’s platform resonates most with their identity. Chair of psychology and neuroscience…

by Soorya Baliga As Democrats ponder the upcoming presidential election, many feel conflicted with the notion of choosing between a lesser of two evils. Ultimately, they experience a nagging dissatisfaction that the party has failed to bring a stronger candidate to the final ballot.  This sentiment is only intensified by a view that the initial…

By Faria Majeed As we all know, there’s still an ongoing, worldwide epidemic. People around the world are still scared to leave the house in fear of their health and passing the virus onto their loved ones. With this year’s election just days away, many must make a decision; do I show up to the…

By Itunu Adebayo Ever since this country was established, a system of democracy has been in place. While it is not perfect,  it is a system that stands the test of time, having guided our nation for over 200 years.  A democracy is a system of government that allows a population (through eligible members of…

By Ida Sidik Why is voting so important? Why does it matter who we vote for? The future of the country depends on us. We have a say on who we feel is the most beneficial presidential candidate for us. We write history. By determining the status of the economic and environmental crisis we have,…

By Ned Erickson There’s a lot of false information going around about this year’s election. Here are some helpful resources that will keep you updated and educated as well as provide ways in which you can help. US Election Assistance Committee Voting FAQs and Tips for Voters: https://www.eac.gov/voters/resourcesforvoters Sign Up to Be a Poll Worker…

by Serena Lathi What are they? The fourteenth amendment guaranteed citizenship to everyone born or naturalized in the United States. It also guaranteed all citizens equal protection of the law. This amendment was one of the three passed during the Recontruction Era (after the Civil War) to abolish slavery and create civil rights. The nineteenth…

by Stephanie Moon Throughout American history, various barriers have prevented people of color to vote. America embraces the ideals of freedom and equality, yet it is a nation that is filled with systematic racism.  Before 1870, people of color did not have the right to vote; only white men did. After the 15th amendment was…