It was early 2016. I was living in Ames, Iowa, during my last semester as a journalism major at Iowa State University, and the wildest presidential race (I hope) of my lifetime was unfolding before my eyes. People on campus as well as the rest of the state were bitterly divided. Everyone appeared to be […]
Obama
Side Notes 10/7-10/14
President Barack Obama will travel to Roseburg on Friday, Oct. 9 to meet privately with the families of the victims who were killed at Umpqua Community College, according to NPR. Obama delivered a speech after the shooting calling for action and stating thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. More details about the President’s visit will be […]

