On Feb. 7 at 9 p.m. EST, U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver the annual State of the Union address to Congress. The purpose of the State of the Union address is for the president to meet with Congress to provide an outline of the presidential administration’s goals, as well as updates on the nation. These updates could include discussing foreign and domestic affairs, as well as issues that are currently prevalent within the United States.
On Nov. 8, the American Democracy Project of IU South Bend hosted their annual Party at the Polls event. This event encouraged students and staff to come together in celebration of Election day before going to the polls to vote together.
When the leaves turn orange and the air begins to crisp, something reveals itself in the shadows. Is it Halloween … or even upcoming exams? It’s getting closer, and before you know it, there it is! Voting season!
In the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision, commonly known as the overturning of Roe v. Wade, students at IU South Bend and citizens across the United States have been left to wonder what the future of reproductive healthcare and abortion access will look like.
In honor of Constitution Week, the American Democracy Project is holding a panel discussion about “Post-Roe America and The Constitution”. The event will take place on Sept. 20 at the University Grill...
In celebration of Constitution Day, an annual federal observance on Sept. 17, the American Democracy Project at IU South Bend will host a tent and share information about the U.S. Constitution. Since the event falls on a Saturday this year, the ADP will instead hold Constitution Week from Sept. 19 to Sept. 23.
By: Mira Costello
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Do you want to be more active in those clubs you signed up for during Welcome Week? Do you have a packed schedule, but still want to support your campus...
By: Kate Luce
Co-Editor-in-Chief
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This pandemic is forcing campus organizations to get creative with how they communicate with one another. The American Democracy Project uses Discord,...
By Eva Monhaut
Staff-Writer
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The IU South Bend Political Science Club and American Democracy Project are teaming up to host an online zoom lecture live from 7 - 8 P.M. on Sept....
By: HOPE FOWLER
Staff Writer
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As multiple imperative elections in our area and country arise, it is more important than ever for individuals to participate in their social responsibility...
By: TAYLOR HILL
Staff Writer
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On Monday, Sept. 30 in the Humphrey’s room of the St. Joseph County Public Library (SJCPL), residents of South Bend gathered to meet the candidates for...
By: HOPE FOWLER
Staff Writer
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Last Tuesday, October 1, Sean Haas (R) and James Mueller (D), two fierce candidates for mayor, faced off at IU South Bend Wiekamp Hall for a constructive...
