By: Cate Eberly Now that March Madness has started, it is hard to turn a corner without being reminded of the tournament. The first four games have been hosted at the University of Dayton Arena since 2011. These games aim to trim 68 teams down to 64, deciding who makes the final cut in the NCAA tournament. Many people in the Miami Valley community attended … Continue reading Dayton takes the national stage hosting First Four
By: Cate Eberly In 1971, the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. In recent years many have campaigned for the voting age to become even lower. Gen Z is an activist generation, expressing voter turnout at higher rates than Millennials did when they were the same age. Many Gen Z teens feel as though they are ready to vote by the … Continue reading Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
By: Cate Eberly On Friday, February 3, 2023, 53 cars of a Northfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment occurred just under five miles from the Pennsylvania border. The tanker cars held a variety of chemicals, and most caught on fire. Directly following the disaster, many residents were immediately forced to evacuate due to the risk of toxic exposure. Though East Palestine … Continue reading Update on the East Palestine derailment impact one year later
By: Cate Eberly The Iowa Caucus was the first of the presidential candidate nominations for the Republican party and took place on Monday, January 15 this year. Unlike how other states nominate their presidential candidates by a simple vote, the Iowa caucus has representatives speak on behalf of the candidate—usually describing plans for office and core beliefs. Following this, ballots are passed out to caucusgoers … Continue reading Student’s guide to the Iowa caucus and Republican primaries
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