Students, alumnus discuss political issues at Speak Up, Speak Out panel
(10/24/18 4:07am)
The midterm elections have the potential to change our economy, environment, immigration, healthcare, and so much more.
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Whitmer, Schuette make final push for governor
(10/19/18 8:49pm)
Republican candidate Bill Schuette and Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer are making their final pushes to become Michigan’s next governor on Nov. 6.
Ballot proposal aims to make voting easier
(10/28/18 10:28pm)
On the ballot Tuesday is a proposal that would make several additions to the Michigan Constitution regarding voting laws.
SGA hosts annual candidates forum
(10/16/18 4:01am)
In an effort to encourage civic engagement among students, Central Michigan University Student Government Association hosted its Annual Candidates Forum, inviting local candidates to speak about their platforms to CMU students and community members.
Symposium will discuss Great Lakes policy; training the next generation of scientists
(10/15/18 7:14pm)
The fifth annual Great Lakes Science in Action Symposium intends to discuss policy effects on the Great Lakes and training a new generation of scientists.
CMU professors react to Kavanaugh’s hearing and confirmation
(10/17/18 5:45pm)
Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court comes after a long and bitter partisan battle, with few swing votes deciding his fate. President Donald Trump nominated Kavanaugh after Justice Anthony Kennedy stepped down. Supreme Court justices hold their positions for life, or until they step down.
Isabella County voters choose probate court judge finalists, approve millage proposals
(08/08/18 2:16pm)
Isabella County voters chose probate court judge candidates and approved two local millage requests in the Tuesday, Aug. 7 primary election.
Quast-Lents celebrates campaign at kick-off party
(04/20/18 2:01pm)
With her infant daughter strapped to her chest, Mount Pleasant Mayor Allison Quast-Lents gave a speech at her campaign kick-off party for Michigan State House Representative for the 99th District, on April 19.
Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn Benson visits CMU, discusses voting rights
(04/05/18 12:40pm)
Democratic candidate for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke and answered questions on April 4 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.
'Enough is enough': Hundreds gather to protest for Mount Pleasant's March For Our Lives event
(03/25/18 12:50am)
About 720 people holding signs and shouting chants crowded Island Park on March 24 during Mount Pleasant’s March For Our Lives event.
Gubenatorial candidate Thanedar visits CMU, discusses his plan if elected in 2018
(03/22/18 12:59pm)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Shri Thanedar, visited Central Michigan University hosted by College Democrats to talk about his progressive campaign March 21 in Anspach Hall.
Best-selling conservative author draws record turnout at Battle Cry 2018
(02/04/18 10:16pm)
Michigan conservatives crowded into a suite at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Feb. 2-3 for the two-day Battle Cry 2018 event hosted by the Michigan Conservative Coalition.
EDITORIAL: Gov. Rick Snyder is leaving behind a legacy of environmental, educational wreckage — but we can fix it
(01/25/18 2:16am)
State of the State speeches often come off as disingenuous, but Gov. Rick Snyder seemed even more tone-deaf than usual Tuesday. In his final address, Snyder tried to shape his "legacy" by lauding infrastructure and job creation accomplishments.
'We will push back': Thousands rally for 2018 Women's March on Lansing
(01/22/18 1:40am)
LANSING — A sea of pink hats, protest signs and passionate chants filled the front lawn of the Michigan State Capitol at the 2018 Women's March on Lansing: Power to the Polls event.
Gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed brings campaign to CMU
(09/21/17 10:48am)
Abdul El-Sayed is campaigning for a more just, equitable and sustainable Michigan.
Q&A: President of voting rights organization wants to build relationships with students, hear their perspectives
(09/10/17 10:39pm)
Lara Raisanen, president of the League of Women Voters of the Mount Pleasant Area, wants to build relationships with students and hear their perspectives on voting rights.
League of Women Voters to host voting rights forum
(09/08/17 3:26pm)
The League of Women Voters of the Mount Pleasant Area will host a voting rights forum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Library.
Award-winning videographer debunks climate change denial
(04/21/17 10:27pm)
The idea that climate change is a myth is not based in scientific evidence, said Peter Sinclair at the “Is Everything You Know About Climate Change Wrong?” seminar April 19.
Griffin Policy Forum discusses the reality of polarization in politics
(04/18/17 10:48pm)
Political disagreements today are no different now than they were in the past — there is just a stronger sense of divide in the country regarding the issues, said panelists at the Griffin Policy Forum.
Science vs. policy: examining the clash over cannabis
(04/20/17 1:06am)
Travis Welsh spends several hours a day attending his information technology classes and working. But by the end of his day, the pain from the arthritis in his knee begins to bother him.
