The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
by Ethan Wolbach The U.S. has witnessed an increase in younger voters, 18 to 29 years old, casting their ballot this election. For some, this is the first election they …
Youth voters seek to alter the course of history in 2020 election Read More
by Fatuma Hilowle The 2020 election is one of the most anticipated events in the life of the new generation of Americans. Generation Z or Gen Z comprises those born …
Gen Z becomes part of the U.S. voter base Read More
by Nathan Farrell Many call the 2020 election, “the most important election in our lifetime.” Voter turnout could reach the highest rate in more than a century, according to USA Today. …
Despite record turnout, many Americans won’t vote 2020 election Read More
by Ana Bellinghausen Douglas County sets a new record high of registered voters for the 2020 general election. As of Oct. 26, Douglas County has 373,570 registered voters, beating the previous …
Douglas County Election Commission prepares for record voter count Read More
by RC Miller, reporter OMAHA – Many Americans are unaware of their State Representatives who are introducing and passing laws on their behalf. Not knowing the state representatives is surprisingly …
A House Unknown Read More
by Claire Redinger, reporter OMAHA – Political cartoons have existed for hundreds of years. But Jeffrey Koterba, a UNO alumnus and the former Omaha World-Herald cartoonist of 31 years, said …
Political cartoons: their creation and significance Read More
by Adam Ortega, reporter OMAHA – Like it or not, social media and politics have become inseparable. That’s because so much of our political discourse happens via social media. Tweets …
How social media has changed the political landscape Read More
by Jeremy Davis, reporter OMAHA – This year has been unique in the way that we have been battling a pandemic, as well as, holding an election during the same …
COVID-19 changed how we vote Read More
by Wyatt Waskowiak, reporter OMAHA – With the 2020 Presidential Election being so polarizing and divisive, The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) hosted a Post-Election Processing fair on Wednesday from …
UNO prepared for post election reactions Read More
by Pearlie Best Educating voters continues to be a challenge but there’s hope for voters who seek to educate themselves and vote responsibly. Reading the voting ballot for many Americans …
Voters can use resources to vote responsibly this election season Read More