Tuesday, April 22, 2008
It's Our Turn
Pennsylvania is buzzing with political excitement as a key primary takes place today. In two weeks, it's our turn.
While I've participated in primary elections on behalf of a campaigning congressional family member, the buzz around Indiana's democratic hype is especially exciting.
Will Indiana democrats rock the vote? Will a generation of perceived tech babies awaken to do their public duty? This is a critical turning point for our generation: It's time for us to show up to work.
We're stereotyped as an apathetic generation, and I've certainly seem some examples of that in my tenure here at Ball State. Yet I'm always amused when I meet driven college students willing to work for a cause - for free.
Volunteering isn't a word I hear commonly associated with our generation, but there are a handful of us who believe in it and value the experience. I've made friends on both sides of the Democratic spectrum here, but have yet to meet a student volunteer from the Republican side.
Hopefully that's an indication of the election to come. ;)
While I've participated in primary elections on behalf of a campaigning congressional family member, the buzz around Indiana's democratic hype is especially exciting.
Will Indiana democrats rock the vote? Will a generation of perceived tech babies awaken to do their public duty? This is a critical turning point for our generation: It's time for us to show up to work.
We're stereotyped as an apathetic generation, and I've certainly seem some examples of that in my tenure here at Ball State. Yet I'm always amused when I meet driven college students willing to work for a cause - for free.
Volunteering isn't a word I hear commonly associated with our generation, but there are a handful of us who believe in it and value the experience. I've made friends on both sides of the Democratic spectrum here, but have yet to meet a student volunteer from the Republican side.
Hopefully that's an indication of the election to come. ;)
Monday, April 21, 2008
The End Is Near
In case you missed last week's democrat debate, you can watch the 1 minute version here:
http://www.236.com/news/2008/04/17/pennsylvania_debate_in_1_minut_1_5947.php
Today's primary in Pennsylvania could make Indiana's either meaningless or very important. I admit, I'll be watching to see how it comes out. I guess it really is the Keystone State!
I am happy to see that the end of the semester is almost here. It has been a long one with a lot of work.
I think what we have created in this class is pretty cool. It will be a fresh take on the primary season for the Digital Insight program.
Good job everyone. We saw some good, funny, creative and interesting videos. The web site is cool with the flash lessons in the electoral college being very useful.
Thanks for a great semester. Have a wonderful summer.
http://www.236.com/news/2008/04/17/pennsylvania_debate_in_1_minut_1_5947.php
Today's primary in Pennsylvania could make Indiana's either meaningless or very important. I admit, I'll be watching to see how it comes out. I guess it really is the Keystone State!
I am happy to see that the end of the semester is almost here. It has been a long one with a lot of work.
I think what we have created in this class is pretty cool. It will be a fresh take on the primary season for the Digital Insight program.
Good job everyone. We saw some good, funny, creative and interesting videos. The web site is cool with the flash lessons in the electoral college being very useful.
Thanks for a great semester. Have a wonderful summer.
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