The Horizon

Parties approach convention on opposite terms

IUS Horizon September 9, 2012
In the last few weeks, the beginning of the 2012 presidential race was fully initiated and created the head way needed to lead America to Election Day. Through events that occurred at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, each party presented its candidate for office, as well as its platform for policy and political plans. However, despite these two purposes, nothing between the RNC and DNC came across as similar. This became apparent in not only speeches given by delegates and candidates but also the tone of each setting and even the environment.

Political slamming limits voter choice

IUS Horizon August 26, 2012
“I am a concerned citizen, and I approve this message.” During this political election, most media outlets — TV, radio, etc. — are bombarding viewers and listeners with messages about why or why not to vote for a particular candidate. Lately, the campaign advertisements have been focusing on the “why not” to vote.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Bardstown Road

IUS Horizon March 18, 2012
Hundreds of people gathered in Louisville on Bardstown Road for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which took place on March 10. The streets were flooded with green while families and people of all ages gathered to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The theme of the parade was Shamrocks and Shillelaghs.

Editor says yes we can, but no we haven’t

IUS Horizon September 11, 2011

I will never forget Nov. 5, 2008. I remember crying tears of joy as President-elect Barack Obama gave his election victory speech on that cold Chicago night to more than 240,000 people. America —...

Apathy hits IUS campus during presidential inauguration

IUS Horizon January 31, 2009
Despite the amount of votes generated by the American youth, one can’t help but wonder if Obama’s rock-star politician charm or policy won them over.
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