Politics

Kegan Ferguson, a senior in law and public policy, tends a voter registration booth Wednesday afternoon. Volunteers from IU Dems took shifts between 3 and 7 pm at Baked! of Bloomington on 3rd Street.

Student Democrats work towards next election

By Chris Mura · Thursday, Nov. 17,2016 4:46 p.m.

Prominent student Democrats resolved to work harder to reinstate Democratic officials.

Muslim Student Association aims to make itself great again

By Lydia Gerike · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 9:30 p.m.

MSA members and nonmembers alike came together discuss post-election growth in the Muslim community.

SPEA Professor David Audretsch speaks globalization as IU Professors discuss how the alt-right movement in the western world resulted in the presidential election of Donald Trump Wednesday evening in the Georgian Room.

Global effects of election discussed in panel

By Christina Winfrey · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 9:28 p.m.

Students and faculty gathered to discuss the effects President-elect Donald Trump's decisions may have on the world.

Citizens look for alternatives in two-party system

By Melanie Metzman · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 7:22 p.m.

Some, dissatisfied with options, chose not to vote.

Willy Palomo yells into a megaphone while leading a group of students in a chant during a rally for a Sanctuary Campus Wednesday at Sample Gates. Palomo is with the UndocuHoosier Alliance and was rallying to bring awareness to isues facing undocumented students on IU's campus. "Hoosier Promise," he yelled. "Is a lie," the crowd followed up. "Only true," he yelled out again. "If you're white," the crowd finished.

Rally seeks to designate IU as a sanctuary campus

By Sarah Verschoor · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2016 7:11 p.m.

The UndocuHoosier alliance continues their work for students with a rally.

Trump presidency a "gloomy forecast" for climate change, scientists warn

By Hussain Ather · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2016 9:07 p.m.

Climate change shakes the nation preparing for Trump's presidency.

Republican Party works to rebuild after major losses in local elections

By Melanie Metzman · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2016 6:05 p.m.

Republicans did not win a single race in Monroe County.

District 61 Indiana State House of Representatives candidate Drew Ash and Against PROHIBITION President Brandon Lavy discuss their views on drug reform during the Weed Legislation Rally on Saturday afternoon in Dunn Meadow. Ash states that he is in favor of the decriminalization of marijuana because of the black market that weed laws create.

againstPROHIBITION students to continue lobbying for legalization

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Nov. 14,2016 9:11 p.m.

Although eight other states voted to legalize marijuana, students will continue to fight for legalization in Indiana.

Vice President-Elect Mike Pence addresses a crowd of supporters at the Indianapolis Airport on November 10, 2016. Photo/ Evan De Stefano

Pence and Holcomb discuss cabinet appointments and administration transition

By Melanie Metzman · Monday, Nov. 14,2016 2:59 p.m.

Pence pledged to Hoosiers he would finish up his governorship on a good note.

Community rally unites 13 organizations

By Sarah Verschoor · Sunday, Nov. 13,2016 8:59 p.m.

The Defense and Progress rally advocated for minorities and social issues.

Bloomington Against Islamophobia mobilizes in emergency meeting

By Emily Miles · Sunday, Nov. 13,2016 7:37 p.m.

The activist group divided into committees for education, safety, collaborations and refugee support.

Thousands of protestors take to the streets of Indianapolis in a march against the presidential victory of Donald Trump during the Trump Resistance Rally Saturday evening at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis.

Thousands meet at Statehouse to protest election of Donald Trump

By Lyndsay Jones · Sunday, Nov. 13,2016 6:53 p.m.

The protesters emphasized love over hate and demanding respect from political leaders.

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Douglass Park Gymnasium in Indianapolis on Sunday ahead of the May 3 Primary Elections in Indiana. Clinton spoke about a slew of topics including healthcare, foreign policy and drug addiction.

Female students share post-election reactions

By Sarah Verschoor · Saturday, Nov. 12,2016 3:44 p.m.

Sadness, frustration and little concern were expressed by women on campus.

Students stand in the front row of the crowd holding signs. The crowd gathered in the Fine Arts Plaza on Thursday evening for a unity talk sponsored by IU administration and student organizations.

Gathering offers message of campus unity

By Kate McNeal · Thursday, Nov. 10,2016 9:58 p.m.

IU administration invited students to rally for campus unity.

Bloomington students too young to vote share voice

By Katelyn Haas · Thursday, Nov. 10,2016 6:23 p.m.

Students unable to vote share their voice.

Democratic party volunteers comment on post-election division of Americans

By Melanie Metzman · Thursday, Nov. 10,2016 6:17 p.m.

The real division lies in ideas of the American ideal, chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party said.

Students protest Trump's election

By Chris Mura · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2016 10:42 p.m.

Students gathered at Showalter Fountain to share stories of discrimination.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks to the audience Thursday evening at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleaveland, Ohio during his speech accpeting the Republican presidential nomination.

Hoosiers gather at La Casa to discuss election results

By Emily Miles · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2016 10:34 p.m.

Those in attendance differed in origin and ideals, but they stood together.

Students Sheila Ragavendran, left, and Amanda Marino watch and wait in the atrium of Franklin Hall as a close race leaves the winner of the 2016 Presidential election uncertain.

Hopes for Clinton presidency fade at Franklin Hall

By Lydia Gerike · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2016 10:17 p.m.

After Media School panels ended, students stayed to watch Donald Trump be declared president-elect early Wednesday morning.

College Democrats, Republicans try to unite under divided country

By Lydia Gerike · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2016 10:16 p.m.

Campus groups put aside partisanship to discuss with the Indiana Attorney General the importance of compromise.

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