Tag: Election Day
Nov. 18, 2022
A fresh experience for first time Drexel student voters
As readers may know, Nov. 8 was Election Day. What adds significance to each election day is the influx of first-time voters. People have all…
Nov. 13, 2020
Overwhelming majority of votes cast at DAC on Election Day went to Biden
The Drexel University polling center at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on 3301 Market St. had 87.54 percent of its votes cast in favor of former…
Oct. 2, 2020
Drexel announces decision to close early on Election Day to encourage higher voter turnout
This year, Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and we are all waiting in anticipation for the polls to open. Mail-in ballots are now…
May. 22, 2020
A voter guide to Pennsylvania’s rescheduled primary election
Despite the circumstances, the state of Pennsylvania will still be holding a primary election on Tuesday, June 2. The election, originally meant to be on…
Feb. 7, 2020
Bloomberg makes another stop in Philadelphia
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg opened a regional Pennsylvania campaign office in Old City Philadelphia on Dec. 21 2019, and he returned on…
Nov. 4, 2016
Grading the American democratic system
“Vote, vote, vote” announces every politician, news channel and history professor. Since deciding the leader of one of the most powerful democracies in the free…
Oct. 28, 2016
Clinton holds rally in Philly
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her running mate Tim Kaine held a rally Saturday Oct. 22 in University City to encourage attendees to vote…
Oct. 17, 2016
SEPTA workers vote to strike if new contract isn’t reached by month’s end
The union representing SEPTA workers voted overwhelmingly Oct. 16 to strike if a new contract is not reached by Oct. 31 — the date on which…
Nov. 7, 2014
Civic responsibilities should trump class
While you were watching YouTube videos in your civic engagement class, the polls were closing without your vote. The solution? Drexel University should not hold…
Apr. 20, 2012
Dayglow, the ultimate paint party with hardcore beats
“I awaited as the clock turned 12, watching every second go by, just to ensure I bought my Dayglow ticket,” my roommate said two months…