By: Mira Costello Co-Editor 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 organizations? Do you just want more Instagram followers? If your answer to any of those questions is “yes,” look no further
By: Kate Luce Co-Editor-in-Chief kmluce@iu.edu This pandemic is forcing campus organizations to get creative with how they communicate with one another. The American Democracy Project uses Discord, a messaging program that uses channels, to connect with students, not just at IU South Bend, but throughout the United States. “The national American Democracy Project, an initiative
By Eva Monhaut Staff-Writer emonhaut@iu.edu 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. 22. The lecture features American author and journalist, Alexander Hefferner, who hosts on PBS. The lecture will focus on civil discourse in
By: HOPE FOWLER Staff Writer hfowlerg@iu.edu As multiple imperative elections in our area and country arise, it is more important than ever for individuals to participate in their social responsibility of voting. Voting isn’t only a civic duty, but it’s an opportunity to voice your opinion. Voters get the chance to tell the democracy what
By: TAYLOR HILL Staff Writer tarehill@iu.edu 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 Mayor, Common Council, and the representatives for each district. This event was made possible by a combined effort from IU South Bend’s American
By: HOPE FOWLER Staff Writer hfowlerg@iu.edu 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 debate led by the community. Dr. Elizabeth Bennion, leader of the IU South Bend American Democracy Project, monitored the debate. Questions for
By: HOPE FOWLER Staff Writer hfowlerg@iu.edu The IU South Bend American Democracy Program (ADP) celebrated National Constitution Day with a week of activities for all students and faculty to engage in. The organization started off the week with a ‘free speech vs. hate speech’ luncheon discussion that took place on Tuesday, September 17th. There was
By: KATE LUCE Staff Writer Elizabeth Bennion, professor of political science, has recently received the Barbara Burch Award once again. This makes Bennion the first person to win this award twice, initially winning the award in 2016. The Barbara Burch Award is given to professors with at least five years of experience who show leadership
