elections
October 29, 2026
GC students to vote in midterm elections
Every U.S. representative and one-third of senators will be elected on Tuesday. Many state and local offices are also on the ballot, including the governor in some states. The last midterm elections, in 2022, had a voter turnout rate of just 46.2%, meaning less than half of eligible voters cast their ballots. For contrast, the 2024 presidential election had a turnout of 63.9%, according to the University of Florida Election Lab. Midterms can, however, have a large impact on the political landscape. Voces Fuertes, Goshen College’s immigrant advocacy group, stood outside the Westlawn Dining Hall and explained the importance of...
October 29, 2026
Vote
This midterm, we are seeing unprecedented spending. NBC reports that the 2026 election cycle has seen more spending than any other election to date. On the fundraising side, Democrats are raising record amounts of money, due to enthusiasm around individual candidates. Meanwhile, Republicans are outspending these fundraising efforts though large donors, such as Elon Musk, and super PACs, according to NPR. As the wealthy attempt to buy these elections, it is important to vote now, more than ever. In recent years, I’ve heard frustration with voting and the candidates on the ballot. “What’s the point of voting if it’s just...
April 17, 2025
Student Senate summary
The Student Senate once again met on April 7 in Westlawn for their biweekly meeting. All senate members were present, as well as two students there to observe. To open the meeting, Brian Mast, director of facilities, spoke to questions that have been coming up recently regarding ADA door openers. He reiterated that if there is a problem on campus, students must report the issue to someone in power, such as their RA or others on the ResLife team. Members of the senate wondered if the necessity of repairs could be avoided by instituting frequent check-ins and battery replacements, but...