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Oh What A Night For The Democrats -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Presidential hopeful Barack Obama officially has enough delegates to be the democratic nominee, but Hillary Clinton has not conceded yet. Palestra.net's Tiffany Wilson recaps the night....with some help from Sean Merinar. |
Obama V. Clinton Slam Jam -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Palestra.net's Tiffany Wilson breaks down the Democratic logjam and details the weekend's political events in style. |
Utah Prepares For President Bush's Arrival -(Salt Lake City, Ut) |
 | President George Bush is heading west with Mitt Romney to raise funds for presidential hopeful John McCain. Palestra.net's student reporter Edgar Zuniga talked to student at the University of Utah about Bush's arrival. |
Hillary Facing Makeup Time Crunch -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Extra time in the makeup chair can cost a female candidate days or weeks over the course of a long campaign. Tiffany Wilson and Ryan Cost take a look at how the extra minutes from that morning ritual can really add up. |
Presidential Facebook Challenge! -(Villanova, PA) |
 | Presidential Candidates Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and Barack Obama all have Facebook profiles aimed at attracting the youth vote. What do you know about these presidential hopefuls? Palestra.net's Peter Doocy puts you through the Facebook Challenge to find out! |
Old Media Vs. New Media In Political Coverage -(Athens, OH) |
 | While old media still clings on to its readers, new media is becoming increasingly popular. ThePalestra.com's Ohio University reporter, Lynn Walsh, investigates how these mediums impact political coverage. |
UK Students Disagree with KY Primary Results -(Lexington, KY) |
 | Hillary Clinton won the Kentucky primary by a landslide, but do students at UK agree with that vote outcome. ThePalestra.com's Bryan Kennedy talked to students to find out. |
Democratic Primary Recap -(Lexington, KY) |
 | Who was the big winner after Tuesday's Democratic primaries in Oregon and Kentucky? Palestra.net's Tiffany Wilson has the answer. |
Political Blogging And Its Credibility -(Athens, OH) |
 | Many bloggers are turning to the politics as a means of expressing their views, but are these blogs credible? ThePalestra.com's Ohio University reporter, Lynn Walsh, finds out. |
Rivals Or Running Mates? -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Some pundits say an Obama-Clinton ticket would be the Democratic dream team. But would this duo score a slam dunk with college students? Palestra.net's Tiffany Wilson reports. |
Is It Time For Hillary To Exit? -(Westwood, CA) |
 | New UCLA reporter Luis Amaya talks with students on campus to find out what they think about Hillary Clinton's latest strategy to stay in the race. |
Wedding Bells For Jenna Bush -(Crawford, TX) |
 | Jenna Bush, daughter of President George W. Bush, was married on her father's ranch outside of Crawford, Texas. ThePalestra.com's student reporter Matt Hunter made the trip from Waco to Crawford to see how folks in the area are dealing with the extra attention. |
Summer Heats Up KY Campaigns -(Lexington, KY) |
 | Classes are out, summer is in...but the campaigning continues. With Kentucky's primary next week, are candidate's missing out on college student support? ThePalestra.com's Tiffany Wilson reports. |
Presidential Drinkin' Buddies -(Covington, KY) |
 | Ryan Cost went to a Bavarian-style Beer Haus in Kentucky to talk to young voters about which presidential candidate they would want to tip a few back with. It's a story that appeared on the Fox Report. |
Obama Rallies In Oregon -(Eugene, OR) |
 | Barack Obama made a stop in Eugene last week to talk about the economy and affordable tuition among other things. Oregon reporter Fletcher Johnson got all the coverage! |
If John McCain Wins... -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Presidential hopeful John McCain spoke in Columbus, Ohio, and he gave the audience a scenario of what the country would be like after his prospective first term of President of the United States. ThePalestra.com's Meredith Heilmann was there and has all the highlights. |
Hunting For Jobs In WV -(Huntington, WV) |
 | WV has the lowest graduation rate in the country...but even those students who do graduate have a tough time finding jobs. Governor Joe Manchin outlines his hopes for the future. |
Gas Prices Painful For WV Drivers -(Charleston, WV) |
 | High gas prices equal low bank accounts for many West Virginia drivers. But would a gas tax holiday help? Governor Joe Manchin and WV students voice their opinions. |
Will Gun Policies Influence WV Voters? -(Morgantown, WV) |
 | Guns are a huge part of the culture in West Virginia, so will the stance of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on guns influence WV voters in the primary? ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost talked to WVU students and WV Governor Joe Manchin about what kind of effect the candidates' policies could have. |
WV Gov. Talks Coal And The Candidates -(Charleston, WV) |
 | Coal is a major life force in West Virginia. But will the candidate's talk of global warming stop mining of the state's natural resource? Governor Joe Manchin explains. |
Student IDs Meet IN Voter Regulations -(West Lafayette, IN) |
 | Indiana's strict ID laws complicate student voting. Some college IDs may be used to vote, others don't qualify. Fox and Friends asks ThePalestra.com's Tiffany Wilson how this affects Indiana students. |
Man's Man And Governor Manchin -(Charleston, WV) |
 | West Virginia is historically democratic and typically prefers the 'man's man' candidate. What will West Virginians do with the Dems' unique candidates? Governor Joe Manchin and students weigh in. |
WV Governor Still Undeclared In Dem Race -(Charleston, WV) |
 | West Virginia governor Joe Manchin is a superdelegate to this summer's Democratic National Convention. Tiffany Wilson sat down with him to talk about Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and the role his state will play in choosing the Democratic nominee in less than a week. |
Valpo Students React To Clinton's Win -(Valparaiso, IN) |
 | Students at Valparaiso University gave their thoughts on Hillary Clinton's primary win in Indiana. ThePalestra.com's Dave Schroeder has more from campus. |
Bill Clinton Speaks At WVU -(Morgantown, WV) |
 | Former President Bill Clinton spoke at WVU, campaigning for his wife Hillary. ThePalestra.com's Chris Gunnoe was there and he has more. |
Low Voter Turnout At Valparaiso -(Valparaiso, IN) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Valparaiso University reporter, Dave Schroeder, hit up the voting polls to see if Valpo students were voting in Indiana's primary. |
Free Word Association In Indiana -(West Lafayette, IN) |
 | What's the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word "superdelegate"? It's political free word association. Check it out. |
Talking Religion And Politics At Notre Dame -(South Bend, IN) |
 | Tiffany Wilson spoke with a number of students at Notre Dame, a Catholic University in Indiana, about the role their faith plays in their political choices. She appeared on the Fox News Channel to discuss what she found. |
Hillary Clinton's Republican Past -(Notre Dame, IN) |
 | Hillary Clinton is one of the best-known Democrats in America today. That's why it's so surprising to learn that back in her younger days, she was the president of the chapter of the College Republicans at her all-female school. Tiffany Wilson visited with the president of the College Republicans at another all-female school to get her perspective on Hillary's big switch. |
Where To Vote At Valparaiso -(Valparaiso, IN) |
 | Some students at Valparaiso University aren't sure where to vote in Indiana's primary on Tuesday. ThePalestra.com's Dave Schroeder tells you where to go. |
Marshall Students Vote Early -(Huntington, WV) |
 | West Virginia's democratic primary is May 13th but Marshall University students have the chance to get their vote registered a little earlier than that. ThePalestra.com's Henry Heisey has details from Huntington. |
Hoosier Candidate: The Ag Vote -(West Lafayette, IN) |
 | Indiana has a significant agricultural influence, with well over half the state's land being used for farming. Ryan Cost went to Purdue University to find out which candidate might benefit from the "Ag Vote" in next Tuesday's Indiana Primary. |
Barack Rocks IU -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Sen. Barack Obama's latest college campaign stop--Indiana University. The Illinois Senator spoke to thousands of Hoosiers about the economy, education, and the war. ThePalestra.com's Alexis Hosier has the story from IU. |
Host Families Make Volunteering Possible -(West Lafayette, IN) |
 | They're waaaay in the background of the presidential campaign, hidden behind the candidate, the paid staff and even the thousands of volunteers. However, host families play a critical role in making it possible for other people to take part in the campaign. Tiffany Wilson has the story. |
Chicago Media May Sway Indiana Primary -(Valparaiso, IN) |
 | Senator Barack Obama's home state of Illinois could influence next week's Indiana Primary. The northwest corner of the state watches Chicago TV stations, and Dave Schroeder found that many students at Valparaiso University think that could influence a lot of votes. |
Obama Visits UNC -(Chapel Hill, NC) |
 | Presidential candidate Barack Obama paid a visit to UNC during his campaign for the primary in North Carolina. ThePalestra.com's Rob Gunst talked to students about his speech, and about the early voting option on campus. |
Hoosier Candidate: IU Students Vote Early -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Indiana University students were able to register their vote in the Indiana primary a full week before the primary took place. Why? ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost appeared on The Fox Report Tuesday night with the answer. |
Hoosier Candidate: Volunteering For Obama -(Indianapolis, IN) |
 | Tiffany Wilson spent the day following a student volunteer who has definitely gone the distance this year in support of her chosen candidate, Barack Obama. |
No K-O In Pennsylvania Primary -(Columbus, OH) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Tiffany Wilson and Ryan Cost break down the Pennsylvania Primary. Even the candidates could learn a thing or two... |
Chelsea Clinton Visits Duke -(Durham, NC) |
 | While Hillary Clinton was winning the Pennsylvania Primary, her daughter, Chelsea, was getting a jump start of campaigning in North Carolina, speaking to students at Duke. ThePalestra.com's Katie Banks asked students their thoughts about Chelsea's speech. |
Is Experience Enough To Be President? -(Pittsburgh, PA) |
 | A new poll found that more students think John McCain has the experience necessary to be President than either of the Democratic candidates. But that doesn't necessarily mean they're going to vote for him. Ryan Cost has the story. |
Millennials May Decide Election -(Pittsburgh, PA) |
 | One of the biggest assets Barack Obama's campaign has is the millennial generation: college students and young adults who are voting in overwhelming numbers for him. Tiffany Wilson has the story from Pittsburgh. |
Do Negative Ads Help Or Hurt? -(Pittsburgh, PA) |
 | Tiffany Wilson appeared on The Live Desk with a look at how college-aged voters view negative advertising- and which candidate's perception has been hurt more by the attacks. |
Issues vs. Experience: Students Respond -(Pittsburgh, PA) |
 | A new poll found that more students think John McCain has the experience necessary to be President than either of the Democratic candidates. But that doesn't necessarily mean they're going to vote for him. Tiffany Wilson appeared on the Fox Report with the story. |
Clinton Speaks At Penn State -(State College, PA) |
 | Senator Hillary Clinton stopped by Penn State's campus Saturday night in a last-minute effort to drum up support for Tuesday's primary election. ThePalestra.com's Leigh Lumford has the story. |
Lawmakers Want A Look At The BCS -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Is the Bowl Championship Series an illegal enterprise? Does it only allow the major programs to compete for a title? Apparently, some lawmakers think so and are urging the U.S. Justice Department to get involved. ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost reporting. |
Young Voter Significance In PA -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Young people are enjoying new significance in this election cycle. Ari Charlestein talked to people outside the Democratic debate about the importance of the youth vote. |
Democratic Voters Sound Off Before Debate -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Just before the most recent Democratic presidential debate. Ari Charlestein asks Pennsylvania Democrats why they support the candidate they do. |
Partying For Politics -(Pittsburgh, PA) |
 | There's no better place to watch a political debate show-down than a sports bar. ThePalestra.com's Tiffany Wilson gets the highlights. |
PA Politicians React To Democratic Debate -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton weren't the only politicians at Wednesday night's Democratic debate in Philadelphia. ThePalestra.com's Ari Charlestein spoke with Pennsylvania's governor, Philadelphia's mayor, and General Wesley Clark, to get their opinions on the debate and the upcoming primary. |
Is McCain's Age An Issue? -(Columbia, MO) |
 | John McCain is over 70 years old, and some liberal critics have said that's simply TOO old for the presidency. Will Maetzold talked to students at Mizzou to find out if a candidate's age will play a role in their vote. |
Students Involved In Politics, But Easily Distracted -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Ari Charlestein talked with the Students for Barack Obama representative at Temple University who says young voter significance is it at its peak, but so are potential political distractions for students. |
Obama Camp Connected With Campus Groups -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Barack Obama's presidential campaign works in direct relationship with Obama support groups on campus. Ari Charlestein talked with Obama's campus rep at Temple University about working with the Senator's campaign and the important issues in this election. |
Should McCain Pick Rice For VP? -(Hamden, CT) |
 | There's speculation that Condoleezza Rice may end up as John McCain's running-mate. Condoleezza Rice has denied the rumors, but Jimmy Lentz talked to QU students to see what they think of a McCain-Rice Republican ticket. |
Indiana Students Talk Voter Registration -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | The voter registration deadline passes before school is out, but the primary election is after final exams--Ryan Cost breaks down a potentially confusing situation for Indiana students. |
Lending Logos, Not Endorsements To Candidates -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | When candidates appear on a college campus, you often see the school's logo plaster prominently around the room. Now, some are raising questions about whether those logos could be construed as an endorsement. Ryan Cost has the story. |
Economy A Concern For PA Students -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | It's hard these days to escape news of the United States' economic woes. Ari Charlestein reports the economy is a major concern for young voters. |
Ties To Candidates Stronger Than Party Affiliation -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Ari Charlestein talks to Temple students about how they'll vote in the general election if their Democrat of choice doesn't win the party's nomination. |
Monitoring The Media -(Pittsburgh, PA) |
 | With the election at stake, how is the press conveying politics? Pittsburgh students check up on the media's election coverage. |
Campus Appearances Good For The Candidates -(State College, PA) |
 | PSU students are getting a heavy dose of politics these days. Both Sen. Barack Obama, and former President Bill Clinton, visited Happy Valley in the past month on campaign stops. Leigh Lumford talked to students to find out how effective these campus appearances are for the candidates. |
