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UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor
“This may be a little chaotic, but that’s kind of what a caucus is like,” said political science professor Donna Hoffman, addressing UNI students and community members in the Maucker Union Ballroom on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Attendees were there to participate in the UNI Mock Caucus, hosted by the American Democracy Project, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and the UNI political science department. The event, held one week before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3, was intended to introduce students to the caucus process and the role it plays in the American democratic system. As Hoffman called the group to order, she stressed the value of Iowans’ unique experience of being “first in the nation” in the caucusing process.
“I want you to raise your hand if you’ve met a presidential candidate this cycle,” she said. A majority of the attendees raised their hands. “Almost everybody here. Now, if I asked that question in virtually any other state […], I probably wouldn’t get any hands.” Hoffman opened with a general explanation of the caucus process, including how to find your ward and precinct location, which she
said is likely different from your polling place during general elections. Caucusgoers can register or change their party registration on the night of the caucus (since you must be a registered party member to participate), although Hoffman advised that those who need to do so should arrive early to complete the paperwork. Caucuses for both parties will start at 7 p.m. See MOCK CAUCUS, page 2
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50/50 in 2020 to host conference ANTHONY WITHEROW Staff Writer
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UNI’s Department of Political Science and the student group 50/50 in 2020 will be hosting the You’re Next Leadership Conference from 12 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 in the Maucker Union ballrooms. The conference will focus on womens’ involvement in government and public service in Iowa. “This event is going to have something for everyone,” said Elle Boeding, president of 50/50 in 2020. “We’re trying to make this a holistic approach to government and public service for all people.” The conference will begin with a keynote presentation from Karen Kedrowski discussing women in politics at a national level, followed by a “lunch and learn” session about the women’s suf-
frage movement, its history and womens’ involvement then versus now, hosted by Barbara Cutter. Once lunch ends at 1 p.m., students will break out into two sessions. The first breakout session choice is a political campaign crashcourse about everything you will need to know when running a political campaign. The other session, titled “Change-Makers,” will discuss how you can make a difference in your community even if you don’t want to run for office. At 2 p.m., students can choose from two more breakout sessions, one discussing men’s role in supporting female leaders and the other discussing political civility and how the rhetoric of “sit still and look pretty” affects women differently. Following this, all students will join again for an elected official panel to hear
from State Representative Timi Browns-Powers, City Councilwoman Sasha Wohlpart and NISG Director of Diversity Mahlia Brown. The conference will end with comments on how to get involved in student government at 3:45 p.m. The You’re Next Conference has existed for four years, originally titled the “Elect Her” conference and geared more toward women in its previous iteration. Event organizers decided to rename the conference “You’re Next” to provide a more inclusive approach. “We’re hoping to create an environment where everyone feels that they can learn, regardless of how they identify,” Boeding said. “Also, to make sure that we have a supportive campus climate for diverse individuals who want to run for office.” See YOU’RE NEXT, page 5