Tagged - candidates

Why you haven’t seen politicians campaigning around campus

There are currently 18.5 million college students across the country, according to Statista — with many of them being eligible to vote.  By having so many young voters condensed on college campuses, one might wonder, “Why don’t politicians devote more time to campaigning there?” The answer: It’s illegal.  The Johnson Amendment, a remnant of a […]

Voting day: Rochester’s newest school tradition

If you thought Meliora Weekend was fun, with highlights such as the giant “Meliora” sign, food trucks, and the obviously run-down Ferris Wheel, brace yourselves for UR’s newest tradition. With the highest-stake Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, the University has now introduced the All-School Election Race, a University-wide contest promoting political polarization on […]