Category: Midwest

As online activism grows, young adults struggle to evaluate flood of information

By Janiyah Gaston >> Generation Z is turning to TikTok, YouTube and Twitch to engage in discussions and debates on the upcoming election. It’s more than the content that’s grabbing attention—it’s the viral nature of these conversations. Two recent videos skyrocketed in popularity: “Can One Woke Teen Survive Twenty Trump Supporters?” and “Can 25 Liberal

Swayed by fame? How celebs influence young voters

By Carly Gist >> On Aug. 20, Taylor Swift drew over 90,000 people to Wembley Stadium for the final show of the European leg of her tour. Three weeks later, she drew over 400,000 people to a voter registration website. Following the presidential debate on Sept. 10, Swift took to Instagram to announce to her

Why some college students are voting red in 2024 election

By Ava Steffens >> With a tight presidential race, both major party candidates are trying to pick up voters, particularly among Generation Z, where 8 million young people join the electorate and could cast ballots for the first time on Nov. 5. These young voters are progressive and tend to lean toward the Democratic Party.