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ASWU elections process explained 

April 19, 2024

Photo courtesy of Grace Johnson The Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) elections already passed, with ASWU actively urging students to vote for their new student government. Grace...

Midterm elections offer hope

November 27, 2018

People around the country — and especially young people — raised their collective voices to show those who would ignore us that we will not be silenced, that we will fight for our rights and the rights of those who have had their voices taken, and that hatred and fear will not win in America.

Elections are influenced by young voters

March 22, 2018

As most of you know the 2018 midterm elections are coming up in August and I see this as an opportunity for the young people of the United States. If young people in larger numbers across all parts...

ASWU fails to comply with ambiguous election rules, holds no re-election

October 17, 2015

by Hayley O’Brien & Katie Shaw News Editor, Multimedia Specialist Last Wednesday, the Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) voted not to hold re-elections for campus representatives,...

Ponder This: Elaboration Likelihood Model Theory

April 16, 2014

You may think you voted in last week’s ASWU elections based upon candidate qualifications. However, you were likely persuaded by factors you are unaware of, which Elaboration Likelihood Model Theory...

Electoral College eliminates reason behind right to vote

November 14, 2012

The Constitution of the United States is a truly remarkable document that weaved the foundation of our country. It is an essential guide for how our government ought to run, but there is one particular...

Washington: State ballot

October 25, 2012

Six initiatives and referendums come before Washington voters for approval. Capturing widespread media attention are Referendum 74 concerning same sex marriage and Initative 1240 concerning the creation...

Women hold power to influence election

April 27, 2012

The presidential candidates have taken a clear focus to win the female vote, as it has been at the forefront of discussion and debate. Many believe that women will determine who the president is,...

Abolish the political parties

February 21, 2012

In the upcoming elections, many Americans anxiously await the official backing of a Republican candidate. Voters have held signs, attended rallies, ad donated millions of dollars in order to give...

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