For most of the Calvin students who are U.S. citizens, the United States election taking place on Nov. 5 will be the first time they’ve been eligible to cast a ballot for president. With increased options...
Calvin has confirmed a partnership with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Organization — a non-partisan group that provides college campuses with tools to increase student voting and democratic engagement.
Calvin...
On Nov. 8, Michigan will have its midterm election. Here's what students planning to vote can expect to see on their ballots.
Issues on the ballot
During midterm elections, Michigan voters elect...
As election day approaches, I’ve found myself increasingly alarmed by the number of individuals who have expressed their plans to abstain from voting in November out of disdain for the two major party...
Today Michigan residents will vote on whether the state will increase its sales tax by one percent to fund the repair of Michigan roads.
If passed, Proposal 1 will shuffle the tax structure—the...
College-aged students do not turn out to vote. Back in 2010, a mere 21 percent of people our age (18-24) voted. Even fewer showed up last week. We make up a sizeable 21 percent of the eligible voting population....
As the fall semester is drawing to a close, the Nite Life staff is looking ahead to the events that will be held in the spring. Posters line the Commons Annex walls, similar to those for the Campout earlier...
The people have spoken. This past Tuesday, thousands of Michiganders took part in local elections and Governor Rick Snyder was reelected to a second term against Democrat Mark Schauer.
In his acceptance...
The public’s opinion was revealed on Sunday when ArtPrize announced its 2014 top 20 entries. Three pieces by Calvin alumni made the cut: “Color out of Darkness” by Carol Roeda, “The Pond” by...
This article is part five of a series on informed voting
The most memorable line spoken by Sarah Palin in the 2008 presidential campaign is something that she never said. The catchy quote, “I can see...
