VIDEO BY MICAH BECK Our little, high school newspaper got the chance to cover a major, national event. This is our story. While the students each have their own political leanings, the Bruin is non-partisan. Students were given opportunities to … Continue reading The Bruin takes Iowa: The Documentary [Video]
BY SETH SMALLEY Presidential election campaigns are extremely active and have much work to be done, especially in key early voting states like Iowa. With so much to do and limited campaign funds, the work falls mostly on the shoulders … Continue reading Volunteers: The backbone of campaigning
BY JILLIAN CORNACCHIONE Most prominently the largest deciding factor in any major electoral event are those individuals that don’t necessarily find themselves fixed under any one particular candidate. Iowa holds the first official caucuses in the United States presidential primary … Continue reading Uncommitted hold out until last minute
BY CHRIS STEELE Four years ago, Bernie Sanders surprised many people with his political success, now he is starting to turn many of those same heads again. The oldest presidential candidate is seizing the young heart of Iowans. It became … Continue reading Sanders performance strong in Iowa Caucus
BY BRIANNA BECERRA The race for the 2020 Democratic nomination has been heating up in Iowa and all across the nation as voters and caucus-goers prepare to fight for their candidate of choice. Out of the original twenty nine candidates … Continue reading Buttigieg surges with Iowa Caucus
BY JILLIAN CORNACCHIONE As the Ohio students piled inside the cafeteria doors of Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, they were suddenly flooded with an overwhelming sense of exhilaration, knowing they were about to witness history in the … Continue reading In the room where it happens: Iowa caucus 2020
People gather in the cafeteria at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa in order to caucus. Residents spent the evening discussing candidates with fellow democrats. Continue reading 2020 Iowa Caucus photo gallery
BY BRIAN COOTE After days of rallies and campaigning from candidates, the Iowa Caucus day had finally arrived. From the beginning of the trip, the staff has attended many rallies and volunteered at campaigns preparing them for what they were … Continue reading Day 4: 2020 Iowa Caucus [Video]
BY LOGAN EGLESTON President Trump is known for a rather atypical style of politics, and there are many outspoken opponents of his political style. However, some criticize his character more than others. For Republican 2020 challenger Joe Walsh, the final … Continue reading Joe Walsh challenging President Trump’s fitness to be president
BY BRIANNA BECERRA While on the campaign trail in Iowa, Ohio high school students have been given the opportunity to interact with many Democratic campaigns and rallies first-hand. This experience has allowed them to have a small glimpse into the … Continue reading Five candidates, three days, one goal
BY CHRIS STEELE A strange phenomenon appears to be emerging within the 2020 Presidential Democratic field. Two of the front runners are Bernie Sanders, the oldest candidate, and Pete Buttigieg, the youngest candidate. These candidates are several decades apart in … Continue reading Boomers Versus Zoomers: Who is the next generation’s leader?
BY HALLE SHAEFFER Generation Z voters have caught the attention of many campaigns for the 2020 presidential election. In the last presidential election, only 12 percent of the voters aging from 18-24 took part in voicing their opinions. Those who … Continue reading Campaigns target Generation Z voters
