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Q&A: Meet the candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives — Districts 20, 21, 23, 28 and 35
As Election Day nears Nov. 8, The Mesquite reached out to U.S. House of Representatives’ candidates of districts relevant to Bexar County. Go here to read about the importance Full Story » -
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President Trump: Now What?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Mesquite is a nonpartisan student news organization. The views expressed within belong solely to the individuals. The Mesquite staff invites all students to visit the newsroom Full Story » -
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What is The Electoral College?
By Daniel Serna On Wednesday Nov. 9 voters may be able to breathe a sigh of relief as the 45th President of The United States will hopefully be known. Full Story » -
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Viewpoint: Change on the horizon for political parties
By Erica Learned While many Americans have focused on the controversies surrounding the presidential candidates over the past twelve months, an overlooked political revolution has begun. Millennials, who as Full Story »
The 2016 Presidential campaign features two of the most disliked candidates in history, resulting in a palpable feel of unease and disappointment as we grow closer towards election day. With such divisive split among voters, we spoke to students to find out whether and how they plan to vote.
In the last year, the presidential election has saturated news coverage. In this project, The Mesquite examines the 2016 election through the lens of university students. For many students, 2016 will forever be remembered as a watershed moment; not only is it their first year in college, but it also presents their first opportunity to express their voices through their vote.
We asked students how do hot-button issues such as immigration and the economy, affect everyday life?
