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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Choosing voting and volunteering

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Student shares her political campaign volunteering experience in light of voter reluctance.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer October 18, 2016
Student shares her political campaign volunteering experience in light of voter reluctance.

Second round of open proposals totals $17,689

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Senate hears four open proposals and votes on one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 18, 2016
Senate hears four open proposals and votes on one internal proposal.

La Mirada changes voting system

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Under violation of the CVRA, La Mirada will change how city officials are elected.
Jana Eller, Office Manager October 11, 2016
Under violation of the CVRA, La Mirada will change how city officials are elected.

SGA proposes to renew student scholarships

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Senate hears two internal proposals and learns about disability awareness month.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 9, 2016
Senate hears two internal proposals and learns about disability awareness month.

Students indecisive about voting

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Almost half the students in a recent survey remain undecided about who to vote for.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 27, 2016
Almost half the students in a recent survey remain undecided about who to vote for.

Two proposals denied, four passed

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Senators vote on proposals for the first time this school year.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 24, 2016
Senators vote on proposals for the first time this school year.

The value of not voting in an unpopular election

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Refusing to cast a vote in an unpopular election reveals limits of a two-party duopoly.
Tim Seeberger, Writer September 6, 2016
Refusing to cast a vote in an unpopular election reveals limits of a two-party duopoly.

Last proposals of the semester pass

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Prayer bulletin board and SGA fall semester budget pass.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 24, 2016
Prayer bulletin board and SGA fall semester budget pass.

Senate, students propose for upcoming year

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As this school year wraps up, groups propose for funding to prepare for next year.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 26, 2016
As this school year wraps up, groups propose for funding to prepare for next year.

Students apathetic towards voting

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A large percent of students feel either unsure or unwilling to vote in the 2016 presidential election.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 13, 2016
A large percent of students feel either unsure or unwilling to vote in the 2016 presidential election.

After voting, senator positions still open

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Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 15, 2016
Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.

Presidential race creates spectator democracy

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Disengagement in politics robs citizens of democracy.
Justin Yun, Writer March 8, 2016
Disengagement in politics robs citizens of democracy.