Feb 25, 2020 | Features
By Jackson Chadwick | Marissa Michaela Kearney “Be good, do good” isn’t just Marissa Michaela Kearney’s campaign slogan, it’s how she goes about her day-to-day life. Kearney’s brother, Ryan, is autistic, and she is inspired by him to do the most she can for others....
Feb 23, 2020 | Features
By Jackson Chadwick | Stephen Rykola Dedication means something different to sophomore Steve Rykola. His father was a 9/11 first responder who ultimately put his life at stake to save others. In Rykola’s eyes, dedication means putting others above yourself to do what...
Feb 21, 2020 | Features
By Jackson Chadwick | Commuter Senator At-Large Lukas Phipps Many might say that Lukas Phipps is one of the most familiar faces around campus, and he very well agrees. The Commuter Senator At-Large lays his case to be elected SGA Vice President: experience and...
Feb 20, 2020 | Features
By Jackson Chadwick | SGA President Karine Kanj Karine Kanj makes one thing very clear, transparency is key. In her re-election campaign to the office of President of the Student Government Association (SGA), Kanj highlights how through communication, realistic goals,...
Feb 6, 2020 | Features
By Jackson Chadwick | Image courtesy of Amir Prellberg/Freelance for The Gazette Monday marked the ever-intriguing Iowa Democratic Caucus, the first in the nation, held every 4 years. Iowa, which voted for former President Obama in ‘08 and ‘12, but swung to President...