Less than 10 percent of students vote in SGA elections
April 11, 2011
The SGA reached its voter turnout goal this year when 2,000 students voted.
Content on Voting:
Paying less attention to Lindsay Lohan
October 13, 2010
When I turn on the computer, before checking my e-mail, I usually browse through a handful of news and periodical websites. To catch up on the daily events and happenings in politics, sports and such. These Web pages often have a wide variety of headlines
You are not a gadget: Ut Prosim and the possibility of democracy
October 13, 2010
One morning, while drinking coffee and beginning my day’s e-mail, I listened to an NPR segment on the upcoming midterm election. Several young people of voting age were interviewed.
Letter: Learn about candidates in elections
September 22, 2009
It's almost that time again: Time to get out to the polls and vote. After the 2008 presidential election, it was evident that young voters have a very powerful voice and wish to be heard. Here in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech voters have incredible political
Virginia may solve voter registration debate
February 18, 2009
The Virginia Senate passed two bills last week to allow college students to register as a voter in the town they receive their education in rather than the home listed on their driver's licenses.
February 12, 2009
Legislation to allow no-excuse absentee voting was rejected by a House Privileges and Elections Committee during the General Assembly session, despite the bill's backing from Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine.
Editorial: No-excuse absentee voting would have encouraged turnout
February 12, 2009
The House Privileges and Elections committee rejected legislation to allow no-excuse absentee voting during the General Assembly session, despite Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine's support.
Editorial: We should give voters some credit when it comes to taxes
November 14, 2008
One of the apparently more curious features of recent elections in this country has been what might be called the economic masochism of voters.
Editorial: Continue political involvement in our local government
November 5, 2008
NAACP suit against Virginia rejected
November 3, 2008
Virginia has 5 million registered voters for the first time in its history, and some are worried the state is not prepared to handle the turnout.