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Libertarian candidate touts third parties

by Than Tibbetts
Published October 11, 2004

Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik said Sunday that people are not obligated to vote "for the lesser of two evils." Standing before a backdrop of the Statue of Liberty, Badnarik spoke...

Nader’s running mate stumps at U

by Kari Petrie
Published October 8, 2004

Americans are unsatisfied with the two national parties, so they're starting to support alternatives, independent vice presidential candidate Peter Camejo said. But, he said, support doesn't equal votes...

Dems rally at U to get students to vote

by Kari Petrie
Published October 8, 2004

When former Gov. Jesse Ventura was elected in 1998, he garnered the highest percentage of youth vote in state history - 11 percent, a party official said. "The reality is if 30 percent of people in the...

Same-sex marriage sparks debate

by Stephanie Kudrle
Published October 7, 2004

A hot issue in the 2004 presidential election might not even exist in 10 years, said one University student. Emily Souza, co-chairwoman of the Queer Student Cultural Center at the University, said she...

Education

Published October 4, 2004
The president is in a position to shift the course of education for millions of youth.

Candidates face off in televised debate

by Stephanie Kudrle
Published October 1, 2004
Political student groups held a screening of the debate at Willey Hall.

Public uninformed on Iraq

by Kari Petrie
Published September 30, 2004

As one of the top issues in the upcoming presidential election, it seems everyone has an opinion on the United States' involvement in Iraq. The issue of Iraq will be a part of the foreign-policy debate...

Cheney addresses business issues in Lake Elmo, Minn.

by Jared Roddy
Published September 30, 2004
Vice President Dick Cheney campaigned in Minnesota on Wednesday, where he addressed an array of topics.

Bush twins stump for dad

by Kari Petrie
Published September 24, 2004

Family commitment and a desire to see their dad win another election brought President George W. Bush's twin daughters Thursday to St. Paul, the two said. Jenna Bush and Barbara Bush, both 22, spoke to...

Smoking ban to have impact on local businesses

by Emily Kaiser
Published September 23, 2004

For University students such as Niki Korth, visiting a coffee shop on campus for coffee and a smoke is routine. "It's part of the incentive to come here," said Korth, while smoking and sipping coffee at...

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