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Graphic by Siena Fite See Pages 2-13 Election 2016: Special Edition Political Advertisements Make Big Impact

by Ashley Capoot and make [Americans] feel negatively about a appear in political advertising. According candidate. The second goal is easier, because to Professor Stevens, candidates use grand, it’s a lot easier to activate fear or negativity in sweeping statements to help influence less in- With the upcoming election, there are many In the Oct. 24 broadcast of the Denver the emotional center than it is to make people formed voters. volunteer opportunities available through politi- Broncos “Monday Night Football” game, there cal campaigns. Kent Denver junior Sydney Gart feel positive.” “High information voters consume too was an obvious abundance of political ads. In a is volunteering for ’s presiden- For example, the campaign of Donald much information to be moved, and they tend typical commercial break, football fans would tial campaign and U.S. Senator Michael Ben- Trump is currently running a political ad that to be very literate and critical of those kind of hear that one candidate is “unfit” to be Presi- net’s reelection campaign, while sophomore predicts life in the U.S. if Hillary Clinton messages,” Stevens said. “The ads are a very dent, while another is “dangerous” to have in Alice Noble volunteered last summer for the were to be elected. The ad states: “In Hillary’s efficient way of getting low information groups the Oval Office. Democratic Party. Despite the fact that these America, the middle class gets crushed, spend- to change their opinion.” students cannot yet vote, they are determined to These opinionated political ads are com- ing goes up, taxes go up, and hundreds of thou- Candidates are often motivated to include share their voices and make an impact on the monplace during a Presidential election year in sands of jobs disappear.” In this instance, the untrue information in their ads to help them res- election. Colorado. This year, according to Bloomberg ad is clearly trying to convince voters to fear onate emotionally with voters. One political ad Politics, Hillary Clinton has spent nearly $173 Gart said she was approached by a fellow Hillary and her policies, rather than campaign- denouncing Trump claims: “He bans disabled million on television and radio ads, while Don- Clinton supporter and asked to canvas on be- ing directly for Trump. veterans from his high rise on Fifth Avenue.” ald Trump has spent $58 million. In compari- half of the Democratic Presidential candidate. Professor Stevens explained that the nega- This is an untrue statement, yet it successfully son, The New York Times reported that during Canvassing means that she travels from house tive undertones in political ads generally attract conjures a strong emotion among viewers. Pro- the 2008 and 2012 elections, candidates spent to house to ensure that registered Democrats less educated voters and target these voters’ fessor Stevens explained that lying in political over $2.5 billion on advertising alone. Though are voting for Clinton. If they say they are not, sense of morals and emotions. In an ad aired by advertisements is “completely legal” because less money has been spent this year, the candi- the Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton appeals candidates, like all Americans, are guaranteed dates likely hope the impact of their ads will to American nationalism by asking, “What kind free speech by the First Amendment. remain the same. Social Media Dominates During Election Season of America do we want to be? Dangerously di- Since July 1st, 2016, some 3,396 political “Usually, the goal [of a political ad] is to do vided, or strong and united?” Within that same ads have run in Colorado. It is likely that many one of two things,” Rick Stevens, an associate advertisement, Clinton advocates for the cre- more will air before Election Day. While the professor of media studies at the University of ation of new jobs but provides little details on candidates vie for attention in these final weeks, The incorporation of social media in the Colorado, said. “It’s to create a stronger mob how this will be accomplished. be sure to pay attention to the content of their Presidential election of 2016 is unlike anything of support for a candidate, or it’s to demotivate These broad policy statements frequently ads. seen before in American politics. Unlike Amer- ica’s first elections, where information about the candidates was difficult to find, the current elec- Fun Facts About Past U.S. Elections tion almost has too much information. There by Reagen Haecker are multiple unbiased news sites including Re- uters, The New York Times, and Politico, where 1. Since the 1800s, elections have occurred readers can find fact-based information about in late fall. Back then, farmers were not able to the candidates. The issue, particularly with this travel until the harvest was completed, but they election, is that poorly informed voters receive also needed to beat winter weather conditions. their information on candidates from biased new sites, and even worse, social media. 2. Norman Thomas of the Socialist Party ran for President for a record six times, but he was Social media’s role in politics can be contro- never elected. versial. From one perspective, it brings people together. For example, supporters of either can- 3. During the 1920 Presidential election, a didate can find a safe space to talk and express candidate from a third party, Eugene V. Debs, their opinions on Facebook groups. Social me- was jailed for opposing U.S. involvement in Graphic by Ashley Hernandez dia has also become an effective form of out- World War I. He ran his campaign from prison reach to get citizens registered to vote. and ultimately won 3% of the popular vote. 6. The United States is ranked 139th out of frage to female citizens. 172 countries in voter participation. Conversely, social media is a place where 4. At 135 words, the shortest inauguration 10. Barack Obama is known as the nation’s people can share their lives and unfiltered speech was given by George Washington. At 7. In 1946, page one of the Chicago Daily 44th president, but in reality, there have only thoughts and opinions instantly. This election 8,445 words, William Henry Harrison’s is to this Tribune mistakenly declared that Thomas Dew- been 43 different Presidents in office. Grover seems to be transpiring on every social me- day the longest. He spoke for over two hours ey beat Harry Truman in the election. Cleveland is counted twice as our 22nd and dia platform out there, whether it is Snapchat, in a heavy snowstorm, causing him to catch a 8. The 1800 election was so heated that the 24th President, because he was elected for two Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Reddit. Across cold. He died from pneumonia one month later, Vice President at the time, Aaron Burr, killed non-consecutive terms. these platforms, supporters voice their opinions also giving him the record of the shortest term former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander 11. The tallest U.S. President was Abraham in office. Hamilton four years later in a duel. Lincoln, at 6’4”. The shortest was James Madi- whether or not they are true. This is hazardous son, at 5’4”. because uneducated voters can easily develop 5. American astronauts orbiting on the Inter- 9. In 1872, became the an opinion based on a biased and false Face- national Space Station can vote in elections by first woman to run for U.S. President. This 12. The U.S. Marine band has played at ev- book status instead of reading the facts. secure email. was nearly 50 years before 1920, when the ery Presidential inauguration since 1801. passage of the 19th Amendment granted suf- One unusual aspect of this particular elec- Page 2, THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Election 2016: Special Edition Political Advertisements Make Big Impact Students Share Voices Through Campaigning by Caroline Oudet and Julia Doyle she attempts to persuade undecided voters. She tion work is,” Noble said. started canvassing for Senator Bennet’s cam- As Gart and Noble are young contributors With the upcoming election, there are many paign a few years ago, and she said she is still in a mostly adult setting, it can be difficult for volunteer opportunities available through politi- working to get voters on his side for the upcom- them to share their voices and contribute in the cal campaigns. Kent Denver junior Sydney Gart ing election. political spectrum. Despite these difficulties and is volunteering for Hillary Clinton’s presiden- Noble became involved with the Democrat- not being able to vote, Gart said, “I’m trying tial campaign and U.S. Senator Michael Ben- ic Party last year when Dr. Chandler encouraged to do as much as I can to help educate people net’s reelection campaign, while sophomore students during an assembly to apply to be a fel- about the candidates. There are still ways for Alice Noble volunteered last summer for the low. After providing references and conducting young people to help out through voter registra- Democratic Party. Despite the fact that these an interview, Noble succeeded in becoming a tion, canvassing, and much more.” students cannot yet vote, they are determined to fellow. Last summer, she also canvassed and Gart, Noble and other canvassers make a big share their voices and make an impact on the encouraged non-registered voters to register. election. impact on the election because they emphasize Noble said her most memorable moment the importance of voting, help people gain more Gart said she was approached by a fellow was when she walked from the RiNo area to information on a candidate, and ensure that vot- Clinton supporter and asked to canvas on be- downtown and back in 90 degree heat and did ers feel confident in their vote. These two stu- half of the Democratic Presidential candidate. not register a single voter. “Walking all that dents demonstrate that age does not have to be Canvassing means that she travels from house time, asking people who didn’t want to be talk- limiting. Young people can contribute to poli- to house to ensure that registered Democrats ed to if they were registered to vote, I just kept tics and make a difference. are voting for Clinton. If they say they are not, reminding myself how important voter registra- Social Media Dominates During Election Season tion is both candidates’ presence on social me- known for pointed comebacks and video adver- by Willa Sobel dia, specifically Twitter. Together, Donald J. tisements. The incorporation of social media in the Trump and Hillary Clinton have over 20 million In order to make uninformed decisions, vot- Presidential election of 2016 is unlike anything Twitter followers. Both campaigns regularly ers must receive their information on the can- seen before in American politics. Unlike Amer- tweet articles, links to websites, and even the didates from reliable, unbiased sources. Voters ica’s first elections, where information about the candidates’ own unfiltered opinions. Trump is should be wary of the unfiltered opinions that candidates was difficult to find, the current elec- known for late night tweets, while Clinton is pervade social media. Fun Facts About Past U.S. Elections tion almost has too much information. There are multiple unbiased news sites including Re- uters, The New York Times, and Politico, where readers can find fact-based information about the candidates. The issue, particularly with this election, is that poorly informed voters receive their information on candidates from biased new sites, and even worse, social media. Social media’s role in politics can be contro- versial. From one perspective, it brings people together. For example, supporters of either can- didate can find a safe space to talk and express their opinions on Facebook groups. Social me- Graphic by Ashley Hernandez dia has also become an effective form of out- reach to get citizens registered to vote. Conversely, social media is a place where people can share their lives and unfiltered thoughts and opinions instantly. This election seems to be transpiring on every social me- dia platform out there, whether it is Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Reddit. Across these platforms, supporters voice their opinions whether or not they are true. This is hazardous because uneducated voters can easily develop an opinion based on a biased and false Face- book status instead of reading the facts. One unusual aspect of this particular elec- Graphic by Cecily Coors

THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Page 3 Election 2016: Special Edition

by Ellie Sullivan

The two major candidates competing in the 2016 Presidential election - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Donald J. Trump - are among the most different in the history of our nation. Their opinions contrast on almost every issue. Below, their positions and plans on 10 significant issues are detailed, based on each candidate’s website: www. hillaryclinton.com and donaldjtrump.com. Clinton vs. Trump Hillary Rodham Clinton paid leaves. She also supports Planned Par- Education: enthood and is pro- Hillary Clinton has three major plans to choice in regard to improve education in America. First, she plans abortion. to make preschool universal for all families. Environment: Second, she would raise teachers’ salaries. Fi- nally, she plans to make college debt-free. She Clinton believes has proposed to make community college com- climate change is real pletely free and to make state colleges free for and that stopping it families making under $125,000 annually. is a priority for our country. Within a de- Healthcare: cade, Clinton aims Clinton supports the Affordable Care Act; to provide a renew- however, she also hopes to increase its benefits able energy source by making it more accessible to all, moving her to every household one step closer to her goal of universal health- in America by creat- care. She also aims to lower the price of pre- ing the Clean Energy scription drugs and make Medicare available to Challenge. If imple- people over the age of 55. mented, this chal- Gun Control: lenge would make Although Clinton supports the Second solar energy cheaper Amendment, she hopes to reduce gun violence and more accessible in the United States by implementing increased to everyone. background checks before gun purchases. Un- Trade Policies: der her proposed plan, people with a criminal Clinton has not record, the seriously mentally ill, and individu- laid out any major als on the no-fly list would not be able to obtain new trade proposals. guns. Instead, she plans to National Economy: renegotiate the North Clinton’s tax proposals are created around American Free Trade the middle-class working families. Her tax plan Agreement (NAF- Graphic by Siena Fite increases taxes to 30% on millionaires and clos- TA), originally signed by her husband, and elected, she would invest in new infrastructure, es any loopholes to evade taxes for the wealthy. small businesses, scientific research, and new However, this plan does not raise taxes at all on is against supporting the Trans-Pacific Partner- ship (TPP). energy sources, creating an estimated 10.4 mil- families making under $250,000 a year. Econo- lion new jobs. mists predict that through her proposed spend- Immigration: National Security: ing plans and taxes, the national debt will grow Clinton intends to make the path to citizen- around 86% over the next 10 years. ship easier for immigrants and encourage them Clinton plans to stand by and strengthen all Women’s Rights: to become citizens. Additionally, she wants to of our alliances and invest more money in our military. With our allies’ support, and with an A major issue for Clinton throughout this stop deportations that separate parents from their children. even stronger military, she plans to take down campaign has been equal pay. Because more terrorists such as ISIS and other jihadist terror Jobs: women make minimum wage than men and groups. often don’t receive paid leaves, she has pro- Much of Clinton’s campaign has revolved posed a higher minimum wage and increased around creating good jobs for everyone. If Page 4, THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Election 2016: Special Edition Clinton vs. Trump Donald John Trump Environment: Education: Trump does not believe man-made cli- is adamantly opposed to the mate change is hap- Common Core Initiative and would abolish it if pening and has pro- elected. Although he believes student loans are posed no measures to a problem for our country, he does not support address it. Clinton’s plan to make public and community colleges free. Trade Policies: Healthcare: Trump thinks that America is getting un- Trump believes that the Affordable Care Act fair trade deals from is not working and results in higher costs for other countries. He fewer health benefits. He plans to repeal it im- proposes renegotiat- mediately and increase the competition among ing free trade in North insurance companies. This competition is pro- America and is not in jected to lower insurance prices, allowing for support of the TPP. cheaper coverage for the American people. Immigration: Gun Control: Trump’s major plan Trump strongly supports that the right for for immigration is to people to bear arms should not be regulated build a wall across our in any way. He would appoint Supreme Court border with Mexico to Justices who share the same opinion and repeal stop illegal immigrants laws that require background checks and limit from entering the Unit- the amount of ammunition a person can buy. In- ed States. In his plan, stead of infringing on the Second Amendment, Mexico covers the cost he plans to take the mentally ill, violent people, of this wall. He would and gangs off the streets so that they no longer negotiate a trade deal pose a threat to the public. that favors Mexico’s National Economy: economy. He would The tax plan Trump has proposed reduces have much stricter im- taxes for everyone in every income bracket. migration forces work- Graphic by Josaleigh Powers It has the largest cuts for businesses, reducing ing to deport illegal National Security: their taxes by 20 percent. Economists predict immigrants. that Trump’s proposed tax and spending plans Jobs: Trump would increase the number of sol- would grow our national deficit by around diers in our military and the resources the Ma- Under Trump’s tax proposal, he believes that 105% over the next 10 years. rines and Air Force currently have. He would reduced taxes for businesses would increase the also create a stronger missile defense program Women’s Rights: amount of people they can hire, creating more to defend the United States from countries such jobs. He also plans to reclaim jobs from other Trump disagrees with the current laws on as North Korea and Iran. abortion and would fight for pro-life. He also countries, claiming: “[Other countries] are supports equal pay for women, but thinks new taking our jobs. They are taking our wealth… laws regulating salary are not necessary. We’re going to bring that money back.”

THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Page 5 Election 2016: Special Edition Clinton, Trump Campaigns Vie For Colorado by Alie Goldblatt believes in targeting voters in Denver to help cut the margins elsewhere. On the other hand, the Colorado Democratic Party has been trying to The final sprint is on for the Colorado Democratic and Republican influence voters on different levels, targeting demographics in specific Committees to attempt to swing the state either blue or red on Election ways. It recently held the Stronger Together Social Summit in downtown Day (Nov. 8). Both parties have strategic methods in place to influence Denver. At the event, the Committee hosted a panel of Democratic voters and encourage them to turn in their ballots, but they differ in their activists who discussed the necessity of social media to influence and approaches. engage the millennial generation in the upcoming election, which, they The Sun Devils’ Advocate sat down with Kyle Kohli, the said, will play a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of Colorado’s communications director for the Colorado Republican Committee. After election. The Colorado Democratic Party has employed methods to the interview, it was apparent that the primary focus of this local party target this critical demographic through Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, branch is to personally connect with individuals and educate them about Twitter, and even memes. issues related to the First and Second Amendment, as well as healthcare With events like the Summit, the Democratic Party has continued to in our state. The Republican Committee encourages citizens who agree encourage individuals who will vote for the Democratic candidates to on the importance of these issues to voice their opinions and vote for the share their stories with online users in their personal circles. One of the Republican candidates on the ballot. members of the panel, Adam Mordecai, the editor-at-large at Upworthy, Kohli also emphasized that use of social media is growing every an online site that shares trending articles, said events like the Summit year and now comprises an important component of the campaign. The are beneficial for the Party. “The more local it is, and the more personally Republican Party views Facebook as a site used by most average voters connected you are to something, the more likely [others will] take it and Twitter as a site primarily used by activists. Kohli said he prioritizes seriously,” he said. Facebook as the place to reach younger voters, as it provides a platform Both parties have emphasized authenticity as the most important to experiment with new ways of networking and connecting, including aspect of their efforts to encourage people to vote. In regards to social creating spinoffs of popular pages and videos pertaining to the election. media, Kohli concluded: “It’s important to try to be as authentic as The local Republican Committee has narrowed its focus to clear possible and try to give people a window into [the candidate] and [his or conservative areas in the state, including Colorado Springs, El Paso her] personality and [his or her] candidacy that you wouldn’t necessarily County, and the Slope, Kohli said. But the Committee also get on a billboard.” Bennet Maintains Lead In Senate Race by Brandon Pike

It may seem that everyone’s focus is on the dramatic Presidential race, but, in fact, Colorado voters have another big decision to make: who will serve as our state’s U.S. Senator? Incumbent Michael Bennet, a Democrat, and retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Darryl Glenn, a Republican, are competing for one of the state’s Senate seats. According to the polling data aggregator Real Clear Politics, Bennet has a 12.6% lead over his competitor. In fact, Bennet has maintained a substantial lead over Glenn for the entire campaign. Currently, there is no indication that Glenn will drastically gain voters. Glenn is a likable candidate for some voters, in part because of his belief in education reform. As he states on his website, education funding should not be handled at the federal level: “I believe those dollars should be returned to Colorado so parents, teachers and superintendents have the freedom to make choices and direct the education of their kids.” Still, it looks increasingly likely that Michael Bennet will win the Senate election. Why? Perhaps Bennet’s proposal to invest $300 billion in small businesses has resonated with voters. During his time in the Senate, he oversaw the investment of $18 million into Denver schools and classrooms. He also has six years of experience working in the Senate. All of these qualities seem to have appealed to Colorado voters. Another potential reason why Bennet is ahead in the polls is that Glenn has endorsed controversial Republican Presidential nominee Donald J. Trump. Each voter has his or her own views about Trump, but Hillary Clinton is leading Trump in Colorado polls. In addition, Colorado as a whole is expected to lean left this Presidential election, Graphic by Alex Wimer making Bennet a more appealing candidate than Glenn.

Page 6, THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Election 2016: Special Edition Johnson And Stein Offer Alternative Policies believes in targeting voters in Denver to help cut the margins elsewhere. by Jack Landgraff Americans to native Hawaiians. The considers healthcare On the other hand, the Colorado Democratic Party has been trying to and a living wage as human rights, and all citizens would be provided influence voters on different levels, targeting demographics in specific housing. Jobs would be guaranteed by the government at last resort, and American political history has long been dominated by two-party ways. It recently held the Stronger Together Social Summit in downtown everyone would receive health care for all ailments. When it comes to politics. However, there are other options. In recent elections, the Green Denver. At the event, the Committee hosted a panel of Democratic drug issues and the prison population, the Green Party is heavily in favor and Libertarian Parties have been the most prominent of the so-called activists who discussed the necessity of social media to influence and of dramatically reducing the prison population and ending prosecution “third parties.” engage the millennial generation in the upcoming election, which, they for many drug crimes. said, will play a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of Colorado’s The Green Party has a presence in most, but not all states. It states on Libertarian Party election. The Colorado Democratic Party has employed methods to its website that there are at least 100 elected officials who represent the target this critical demographic through Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Green Party, most of them located in California. The Libertarian Party In 1971, a small conference led to the formation of the Libertarian Twitter, and even memes. is slightly larger, with 147 Libertarian officeholders around the country. Party. In 1972, the party’s first ticket earned the first and only electoral college vote from Roger MacBride With events like the Summit, the Democratic Party has continued to Additionally, Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Presidential nominee, is on of Virginia, who went rogue and encourage individuals who will vote for the Democratic candidates to the ballot in all 50 states. of the Green Party made it onto the voted for the ticket of John Hospers share their stories with online users in their personal circles. One of the ballot or write-in status in 48 states, including Washington, D.C. and Theodora Nathan. The party members of the panel, Adam Mordecai, the editor-at-large at Upworthy, These candidates have both consistently polled behind the major stands for the right of individuals an online site that shares trending articles, said events like the Summit party nominees, Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump, but they poll to do whatever they want as long are beneficial for the Party. “The more local it is, and the more personally high enough to suggest they could make an impact come Election Day. as the individual does not interfere connected you are to something, the more likely [others will] take it Johnson, the former Governor of New Mexico, has polled nationally with someone else, and asserts that seriously,” he said. around seven percent, and Stein, three to four percent. Neither of these government always gets in the way candidates could win the race, but both could affect the eventual outcome. Both parties have emphasized authenticity as the most important of that right. aspect of their efforts to encourage people to vote. In regards to social Each party has a unique stance on global issues. The platform begins with media, Kohli concluded: “It’s important to try to be as authentic as Green Party a section on personal liberty. possible and try to give people a window into [the candidate] and [his or The Green Party put its first ticket on the ballot in the 1996 presidential The Libertarian Party supports her] personality and [his or her] candidacy that you wouldn’t necessarily election. The Party nominated and Winona LaDuke for individuals’ rights to make any get on a billboard.” President and Vice sort of choices. However, no one is President, respectively. permitted to initiate force against The pair won 0.7% another person. The platform also Bennet Maintains Lead In Senate Race of the national vote. strongly stands for the right to any Since then, the Green sort of religion. Party has retained its Interestingly, the party dedicates focus on the same Graphic by Siena Fite one simple line to the death penalty; ideals of saving the it stands in direct opposition to its earth, promoting use. The Libertarian Party also legitimizes the use of force only in self- local economics, and defense and stands against any government law that prohibits or monitors pursuing social justice. the selling and buying of firearms and ammunition. On the issue of Each of these ideas can abortion, in agreement with the Green Party, the Libertarian Party says it be seen in the party’s 10 will leave the decision up to each individual. (Note: The platform begins core values, as well as by guaranteeing the “right to life.” This statement should not be equated the four sections of Ms. with the Republican Party’s belief in “right to life” in the sense of anti- Stein’s platform. abortion.) The platform Graphic by Claudia Bautista In terms of economic liberty, the Libertarian Party would begins by promising guarantee a free market wherein the only role of government would to protect individuals be to protect property rights and provide a legal framework for trade. and democracy from corporations. A Green Party government’s foreign The platform vigorously opposes any and all government subsidies, policy would put a large emphasis on reducing American military while also positing that a free market would force people to protect the presence abroad. On trade, the party seeks to renegotiate many of the environment. The Libertarian Party directly opposes the notion that national trade deals to protect the rights of workers. As far as domestic healthcare is a right, and states that it should be provided by a free market security, Stein would immediately repeal the PATRIOT Act, a Bush system. The Libertarian Party would also phase out Social Security and administration policy intended to stop terrorism by expanding the many other government-guaranteed entitlements. government’s surveillance authorization. The platform’s major tenets appear to be making the U.S. less of a domineering force in global In a final section on securing liberty, the platform suggests that politics, while encouraging global demilitarization. On the home front, the U.S. military would remain very well funded but stray from being the Green Party prioritizes protecting everyone’s rights, especially those involved in the world. The PATRIOT Act would also likely be repealed, guaranteed by the First Amendment. as civil liberties would be prioritized by a Libertarian President. It also notes that while individuals have some inherent rights, no right forces The platform also addresses social and economic justice and plans someone to have an obligation to serve someone else. to provide reparations to many minority groups, ranging from African-

THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Page 7 Election 2016: Special Edition School Community Opines On Politics Students Share Opinions On Privacy, Voter Rights

Last month, Mr. Chalfin sent out an electronic survey to the entire student body about political beliefs, especially in relation to our nation’s upcoming Presidential election. Responses were collected anonymously. More than 210 students responded. The Sun Devils’ Advocate has compiled some of the responses below, in addition to complementary essays written by students in Mr. Chalfin’s semester-long “Power of Politics” elective.

Are Televised Debates Worthwhile? Debates allow voters to actually understand what the candidates stand by Willy Verneris and Alex Oro for, so they can make an educated decision at the ballot. This year, the set of three formal debates between Donald Trump and Con Hillary Clinton have attracted millions of viewers. But do they actually Presidential debates are not worthwhile because candidates are not help the public understand where the candidates stand on the issues? given enough time to produce real solutions to the problems that are Pro presented to them, instead forcing candidates to reduce their answers Presidential debates are worthwhile because they force candidates to two minute sound bites. During Presidential debates, candidates are Ballot Measures Could Change State Constitution into difficult situations, where they must be well-informed while also given one to two minutes to answer complex questions on the economy, able to explain complicated topics. In debates, candidates are forced to racial problems in America, social policy, and more. come up with responses quickly and deliver them effectively. Debates During debates, the moderator often cuts off candidates, leaving the offer the candidates an opportunity to show how they can respond, and actual debate unfinished, and forcing candidates to respond with simple, are therefore an integral part of every campaign. canned answers that do not actually respond to the question. While The debates also allow candidates to show how informed about the these answers are easy to hear, they do not reveal anything about the issues they are. They must give a well-informed and educated response. candidates’ policy on important issues. They have to know what they are talking about, and they must be able to When a candidate only has a minute to respond to a question, he recall that information at a moment’s notice. Debates allow to electorate or she often reverts to safe answers generally espoused by their party. to learn if the candidates really know what their own policies. The style of debate we have now leads to uninformed voters and allows Finally, debates force the candidates to distill their complex policies politicians to get away without explaining their platforms. into understandable explanations that resonate with American voters.

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‘Take away a person’s right to apathy, and ‘The people in our country should not you take away his or her freedom.’ Are Televised Debates Worthwhile? know, or have the right to know, everything about our political candidates.’ ‘So many people have fought for the right to vote, and it is your responsibility as an American to exercise that right.’ Ballot Measures Could Change State Constitution

by Henry Rogers and seven initiatives will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot in Colorado. Some of the issues addressed on this year’s ballot are minimum wage, universal Every four years, during the Presidential and general elections, voters healthcare, direct democracy, and assisted death. across 35 states vote on ballot measures for their respective states. What One of the amendments that may have the biggest impact in the is a ballot measure? It is a piece of proposed legislation that received future is Amendment 71, which would make it harder for ballot measures enough signature petitions to be placed on the ballot and is now either to be created in the upcoming years. This amendment would make it approved or rejected by the general public. These measures can be harder for measures to be passed, by requiring a 55% vote for the created amendments or statutes that can be created and proposed by everyday idea and requiring petition signatures to be received from all of the citizens who feel the need to organize a movement to make a change state’s districts. This would be a change to the current system, which within their community. only requires a simple majority and all signatures can be from the same As you drive around your neighborhood during this election season, district. People who are in favor of Amendment 71 claim that the change you may see signs in front of houses that may say, for example, “Vote Yes will create an equal voice for Coloradans who live in rural areas to share on 4B.” These signs are examples of ballot measures. Many proponents their ideas with citizens in urban cities. place signs in their yards to express their opinions and get the word out Other proposed measures include Amendment 70, which would to vote on that specific piece of legislation. increase the minimum wage, Amendment 72, which would increase the In each state, it is required that each person who is voting for a state tax on cigarettes, and Proposition 106, which would make assisted Presidential candidate or any other candidate vote on the ballot measures death legal under some circumstances. These topics will only be voted of their state. Some ballot measures do not have the most transparent on in the state of Colorado and can only change statewide government impact on the community, but others can be very controversial and policies. change the identity of the state. For example, the passage of Amendment Since 1996, about 40% of ballots have been approved, and 60% have 64 in 2012 legalized recreational marijuana use throughout Colorado. been rejected within the state. In order for an initiative or ballot measure Ballot measures can also influence the way in which people vote to get on the ballot, the petitioner that has created the new initiative must presidentially, as some ballot topics might sway beliefs one way or obtain 98,492 valid signatures. another. Therefore, it is important for voters to educate themselves on Although the presidential election is the highlight of this election what they will be voting for during this 2016 election. season, Colorado ballot measures may have a more direct impact on local This year, a total of nine ballot measures, two legislative referrals, communities. THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Page 9 Election 2016: Special Edition What Is The Electoral College? fear not. Under Colorado Law CRS §1-4-304, voting according to the by Tucker Hamilton popular vote is mandatory. The Electoral College is the complex and often misunderstood After Electors have been chosen, eligible voters cast their ballots on system that is tasked with the momentous decision of voting for future Nov. 8. According to the tallies, the candidate who wins the popular vote presidents. It is perhaps ironic that such an integral institution in the in an individual state is awarded the sum total of all the Electors votes in American government is so seldom comprehended by the constituents that state. This is where the process becomes convoluted. who will submit their votes come Nov. 8. As opposed to directly voting for the candidate, the voter has actually Fundamentally, the Electoral College is a body of 538 representatives chosen the Electors of a specific political party to serve as the Electors of called “Electors” who are evenly distributed among the states based on that state. Thus, the common misperception that a voter is deciding his population density. The number of Electors may seem arbitrary, but it or her Presidential candidate is actually false. The Electors who represent is actually the sum of all the Senators and Representatives from United the victorious political party, however, are allowed to cast their votes. States, plus three Electors from the District of Columbia. In essence, the The losing party cannot cast any vote. idea behind this Electoral College is to ensure that an educated class of The Electors often vote in accordance with their political affiliation, citizens casts informed votes for whom they believe should be President which almost always corresponds to how the majority voted. However, of the United States. in Maine and Nebraska, electoral votes are awarded based on districts, To win a presidential election, a candidate needs to amass 270 votes allowing both candidates to win some portion of the electorate. This at a minimum. If this number is not achieved by any candidate, the vote policy constitutes an indirect democracy, in which denizens of the U.S. for President goes to the House of Representatives. Therefore, the votes cast ballots for Electors whom they want to vote on their behalf, with the of these 538 delegates actually determine the victor of our Presidential assurance that those Electors will vote the way constituents have asked. election. Some voters have expressed discontent with this system as For all intents and purposes, the Electoral College is an antiquated, being undemocratic, but keep in mind that these Electors vote according but mostly harmless, institution. While there is much speculation that the to the popular vote in their districts. Electoral College lacks accountability or the direct democracy that many Electors are initially selected by specific state level political parties, American voters desire, it essentially has no substantive impact on who which further complicates the process. These nominees are usually loyal, becomes President. The will of the people is still expressed. The largest respected, or otherwise citizens who have served their political party over difference between the Electoral College and a national popular vote is a long period of time. The mechanisms differ state to state, but generally, that, in the Electoral College, the states and D.C. cast 51 separate votes, the Elector selection process is outside of the control of regular citizens while in a popular vote, the populace directly votes. who do not hold membership or a position of power in a political party. No matter what, Kent Denver students preparing to vote this year can The end result is that every candidate has his or her own slate of be assured that their vote will be meaningful, regardless of what concerns Electors that hypothetically have pledged to vote for that said candidate. they may have about the Electoral College. Moreover, Colorado is a Quizzically, 21 U.S. states have no legally binding writ for Electors to swing state, so Kent Denver’s oldest students ought to know that their vote for the same candidate as the popular vote in their districts. But ballot will actually have a lasting impact on American politics. Countries Consider Election From Afar Israel. One question is running through United Kingdom. Our mother nation is by Hannah Hayes the minds of the Israeli people: will the watching the election with rapt attention and Every four years, the world looks to- United States break its vow to protect this na- a bit of trepidation. No matter who is elected, ward the U.S. in anticipation for the decision tion? Many Israeli politicians could distrust the United States will not sever its ties with Americans will make this year on Nov. 8, a the American government after it signed the this great ally. Many British officials believe decision that will impact the entire globe. nuclear agreement with Iran, for it may have that the United States should have a more ac- inadvertently strengthened its enemy. Israel tive role in foreign affairs. Many are concerned that the next Presi- wants confirmation from the United States France. France faces its own Presidential dent of the United States will have a substan- that it will uphold its security agreements. tial effect on the international world, as well election in 2017. Maud Sullivan, a French as his or her own country. Here’s a look at Russia. Russia seems to support Trump teacher at Kent Denver who grew up in how a few other countries view this election. as the next President of the United States. France, said: “There are so many similarities Vladimir Putin’s dislike for the United States [with the United States’ political process], Mexico. Mexico is not thrilled at the has been fueled by our response to his an- obviously with immigration, which is a huge prospect of Trump as President. By this time, nexation of Crimea and military violence concern.” In addition, she noted: “Political everyone knows about Trump’s plans to in Ukraine. Trump has gained favor from people (like Donald Trump and Hillary Clin- build a wall and his less than warm demeanor the Russian President, because he believes ton) play the media, and our candidates do toward Mexican Americans. Clinton’s immi- that Putin has a “very strong control over the same thing.” gration reform plan would encourage people his country.” On the other hand, Clinton be- Each nation has opinions on who should who are already in the United States to apply lieves that she would be tougher on Russia for legal status and work permits. It is easy be the next President of the United States. and “confine, contain, [and] deter Russian Time will tell who is pleased with the result. to see why Mexico favors the Democratic aggression and beyond.” nominee over the Republican nominee. Page 10, THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Election 2016: Special Edition What Is The Electoral College? Advocate Editorial: Can Journalism Survive? “Our job [as journalists] is to share with our audiences what we mises the integrity of his or her work. know,” wrote respected New York Times columnist Nicolas Kristof last In the same piece, Mr. Kristof cites an American Press Institute study month. He continued: “We owe it to our audiences to signal that most of that concluded only six percent of Americans place great confidence in us have never met a national candidate as ill-informed, deceptive or eva- the media. Perhaps Americans have rejected news organizations because sive as [Donald] Trump.” Kristof’s piece, titled “How to Cover a Charla- too many journalists have forsaken their own integrity, trading principle tan Like Trump,” argued that the media should take steps to discredit the for “talking head” celebrity status. To rebuild public confidence, journal- controversial Republican Presidential nominee. ists must embrace, not avoid or flout, their obligation to impartiality. The intent of this editorial is not to endorse a candidate or a party, Mr. Kristof claims that the unorthodoxy of this Presidential elec- but rather to respectfully disagree with Mr. Kristof. Journalists should tion warrants temporary unorthodoxy in journalistic practices. However, never allow their opinions to cloud what they write. Journalists, with the to compromise a cornerstone of journalism under any circumstances is exception of opinion columnists like Mr. Kristof, have a moral obligation inexcusable. If the individual journalist deems this election unorthodox, to report the truth. does that give him or her the authority to report the events however he or A reporter must be impartial. He or she must seek and give equal she would like? What is to stop him or her from labeling the next elec- weight to multiple perspectives. If a journalist, for example, were to tion, or the one after that, as “unorthodox”? Extrapolate Mr. Kristof’s publish an accusation against someone, he or she would first solicit a argument, and we see that it would ruin the very values that make jour- response from the accused. Regardless if that party would confirm, deny, nalism worthwhile. or refuse to comment on the allegation, the reporter would have upheld Ironically, the loss of impartiality would hammer the final nail in a fundamental tenet of journalism. The same holds true for the media’s the coffin of the viability of professional journalism. Print journalism coverage of the Presidential election. As invested citizens, we should is in sharp decline. Newspapers face the great challenge of adapting to expect the media to publish unbiased coverage. the digital age, an age when social media, blogging, video streams, and Of course, journalists hold the right to publish criticism of the candi- tweets far outpace conventional news outlets. Newspapers are adrift in dates, so long as interviewees, not the journalists themselves, provide the this sea of self-created, self-reported, unverifiable material. If they are to criticism, or the content is clearly labeled opinion, as Mr. Kristof’s piece survive in our society, they must do themselves a favor. They must serve was. When the journalist becomes the critic, though, he or she compro- the public good before serving themselves. Modernizing The Bill Of Rights The Bill of Rights substantially review and consider new amend- well-funded police department assumes the ob- is a hallowed and sa- ments. ligations of a militia, but with the order of the cred document. To The current Bill of Rights has aged well, law behind them. Therefore, I implore students many, it represents due to the flexibility in its literature. However, to sincerely evaluate the necessity for the 2nd the core of the demo- a smattering of Kent Denver students affirmed Amendment, but also understand that portions cratic institutions that that they believe the 2nd Amendment should of it may be antiquated. If any change should make America such be either repealed or heavily edited. While be made to the Constitution, it should be an a desireable place to the range of opinions on this amendment was expanded right to privacy. With National Se- Countries Consider Election From Afar live. Indeed, the legal varied, the average response was that students curity Administration dragnet surveillance and Tucker Hamilton protections afforded felt the right is too broad in its scope of ap- drones that can comb the skies with no need by the Amendments for warrants and cell phone taps, the seemingly Commentary plications. Questions arose concerning what is attached to the Bill meant by “maintaining a militia,” and whether innocuous surveillance on the American public of Rights were and the valid types of weapons encompassed with- has undoubtedly invaded the personal data of still are, to some degree, unprecedented in our in the amendment should be on par with what every citizen at one point or another. world. But despite the lofty mythos surround- the federal government supplies to its military. The Patriot Act and, more recently, the ing the mysterious Bill of Rights, there exists Freedom Act of 2015, have perpetuated the substantial controversy over the interpretation In response to students’ proposals, I would argue that the 2nd Amendment is effectually rights of the government and its agencies to of certain amendments, namely the 2nd and collect data recklessly. No such legislation ex- 4th Amendments. an extension of all the other rights provided in the Bill of Rights. It dissuades the govern- ists to defend the common person. There needs The 2nd Amendment assures the right ment from taking too many liberties from the to be provisions for data property in our list of for citizens to bear arms and maintain a well people. The common retort to this argument is: rights, or else every citizen may soon find that regulated militia, while the 4th Amendment “You would never be able to stand up to the bank accounts, digital photos, and personal prohibits searches and seizures of property military prowess of our government!” While conversations are made public without their without probable cause. Many soon-to-be vot- this may be true, it is also true that the threat consent. ers from Kent Denver’s student body agreed of internal struggle would be unpopular with Of course, this is a worst case scenario, but that there are latent issues with the language in the executive administration, and the U.S. gov- it could inhibit other rights, such as those guar- these amendments and that the rapidly aging ernment would eventually calculate that it has anteed by the 1st Amendment (free speech and Bill of Rights is in need of minor moderniza- bigger fish to fry. press). If you do not feel comfortable sharing tions. Their responses raise the concern that In contrast, I am in slight agreement with your views because you are being watched, for the modern era, there is an inherent need then your rights have been unequivocally in- not just to update the Bill of Rights, but also to the Kent Denver students who said, in the interest of preventing vigilante justice, that a fringed. THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Page 11 Election 2016: Special Edition #HillYes! In light of the re- abolish slavery, and second, Lyndon B. John- to give middle-class Americans and business cent third and final son, due to the importance of having a strong owners more opportunities. In the 1970s, Clin- Presidential debate, President during the civil rights movement. ton worked for the Children’s Defense Fund, I would like to ex- Now, The Atlantic has endorsed Hillary Clin- taking on discrimination cases. Her life’s work press my opinion on ton. The editors have taken note that she is by has been fighting for families and children, the the current state of far the most qualified candidate in history to be underprivileged, and all Americans. This is a the 2016 U.S. Presi- running for President due to her extensive his- woman who was elected Senior Class Presi- dential election. The tory in working for the U.S. and her knowledge dent of Wellesley College, graduated with hon- clear candidate for and expertise in foreign policy. The endorse- ors from Yale Law School, was named one of our President this ment notes that her flaws have been blown out the 100 most powerful lawyers in America by Sydney Gart November is Hillary of proportion by her opponent, and that Hillary the National Law Journal, served eight years Clinton. As the wise Clinton has the work ethic and motivation to as First Lady of the United States, served as a Commentary and knowledgeable help solve our country’s biggest problems. U.S. Senator from the state of New York, and President Obama said, served as the U.S. Secretary of State. “There has never been a man or a woman more Clinton is also endorsed by some very qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as the ‘Hillary Clinton has the next U.S. president.” notable people. President Barack Obama and work ethic and motivation Vice President Joe Biden both firmly stand Not only is Clinton incredibly knowledge- by Clinton along with former Secretary of able about international affairs, but her eco- to help solve our country’s States and Colin Powell. nomic policies are spot on, too. She has broken biggest problems.’ Even LeBron James, Beyonce, and Leonardo gender barriers, advocates for human rights DiCaprio support Hillary. She has fought for (especially when it comes to women and chil- some incredible causes, such as women’s dren), and has majorly dedicated her adult life rights, combating domestic violence, and curb- to helping this country reduce sexism in our The next President of the United States is ing infant mortality. She has championed equal society. If elected President, Secretary Clinton going to have a massive amount of problems to rights for LGBT Americans, supports gun con- would fight for the importance of universal deal with, between the ever changing Chinese, trol, and is pro-choice. health care, end the epidemic of gun violence, British, and overall world economies, the giant and improve our education systems ... because threat of terrorism worldwide, globalization, Finally, it is about time that a woman be- she knows that education is the key to prepar- technological change, and many more dangers comes the leader of the United States of Amer- ing children for the future. Secretary Clinton to our country. It is going to be up to the next ica. Having a female President would make wants to lower college debt, and she would President to solve these delicate issues. Dur- great strides for achieving nationwide gender reduce the national unemployment rate while ing her eight years in the Senate and four years equality and would create a strong, positive fe- raising our GDP. Hillary Clinton has an exten- as Secretary of State, Clinton has been well- male role model for all young girls and boys. sive knowledge of how government functions, equipped to handle each of these challenges Hillary Clinton holds fundamental political and that is exactly why she needs to become with grace and intelligence. strengths to be a wonderful president of our our next President. We as a society cannot elect country. She is the stronger political candidate. a President whose campaign is based on hate, There are a few issues in which Secretary She would be one of our nation’s best Presi- and Clinton will be a positive role model for Clinton is especially strong. First, she has dents. She truly cares about the issues and be- society. promised to defend Planned Parenthood, Roe lieves in our nation. She is a strong believer v. Wade, and all women’s right to make their in democracy and is the clear choice for our The Atlantic, a reputable and reliable own healthcare decisions. Second, she will nation’s next President. source, has endorsed the small amount of only fight for comprehensive background checks three Presidential candidates in history. First, on guns and fiercely work to reduce gun vio- Abraham Lincoln, due to the desperate need to lence in America. Third, she will be sure to try

Page 12, THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Election 2016: Special Edition You Can’t Stump The Trump! Right from the nation’s median income, versus people of that opportunity for their inhabitants. start, political pundits age a decade ago.” have thought Donald J. Accusations of racism brought against Mr. Trump would not make That’s right, we might not find a job out Trump do not stop at his slogan. Some find rac- it. They speculated that of college, and if we do, it definitely won’t ism embedded within his policy of immigra- he would “sit the race pay as much as we hope it will. Based on the tion. Simply put, Mr. Trump thinks legal im- out” and, if not, be direction the economy is going, our future is migration is good, and illegal immigration is forced to drop out due looking bleaker every day. Personally, I think a bad. He does not dislike Mexican Americans. to his “controversial businessman such as Mr. Trump can definitely He does dislike illegal immigrants, though. rhetoric” (MSNBC). bring the economy back up to where it was in According to the Pew Research Center, 52% of the past. illegal immigrants in 2014 came from Mexico. Justin Reeves Above all, these experts believed there was no Mr. Trump is in favor of deporting those that Commentary way Mr. Trump would he thinks would do harm to this country, es- secure the Republican ‘A businessman such as Mr. pecially those involved in the drug trade. He presidential nomination. Yet here we are. correctly states that in many cases, illegal im- Trump can definitely bring migrants “use public assistance, medical care Those against Mr. Trump claim he is a and schools” that they do not pay for through belligerent bigot. Indeed, Mr. Trump has sup- the economy back up to taxes (The New York Times Magazine). plied the media with countless audacious where it was in the past.’ opinions over the past year. These unfiltered Is there not an alternative to deporting il- glimpses into Mr. Trump’s mind are unprec- legal immigrants? After all, they immigrate to edented in American politics. The cold, hard America because they seek a life where they truth, though, is that actions speak louder than Speaking of the past, let’s consider Mr. are able to succeed based on their ability. If words. From what I can tell, America’s econo- Trump’s famous campaign slogan, “Make they were deported, it would take a ridiculous my is rolling downhill. According to CNN, the America Great Again.” What exactly does it amount of time — up to 23 years, according to main problems are that American consumers mean? Does Mr. Trump want to bring America a USA Today report — for them to legally im- are not spending as much money as they used back to the 1940s, when we suffered a war migrate back into the United States. Mr. Trump to, and companies are not making as much unlike any other that only ended when we agrees legal immigration is completely flawed money either. dropped atomic bombs on innocent civilians? in its current state. In the final presidential de- Or, does he want to bring America back to bate, Mr. Trump stated his desire “to speed up So why should any Kent Denver student the 1960s, when a man with a grand dream of the process bigly, because it’s very inefficient.” care? At this point in our lives, we are not ma- peace was killed by the extreme racism preva- jor consumers, nor do we own businesses. We lent in that time? Ironically, such a slogan Overall, Donald J. Trump is an ambitious rely on our parents for financial stability. Well, makes one think that America has never truly businessman who believes in the potential of America’s economy is important because it al- been a great nation. the United States of America. He is a man who most fully determines our future. All of us will has been forced to act due to inadequate politi- go to college. Most of us do not know exactly Mr. Trump does not want to bring America cians pursuing their own personal interests in- what institutions we want to attend, nor what back to those times. He wants to bring Ameri- stead of the interests of the American people. subjects we want to major in. What will come ca’s economy back to when it was thriving af- When it comes to his opponent — whom I after college? We’ll probably want to get a job ter the end of World War II. He wants to bring have refrained from criticizing in the name of so we can start making our own money. Good America’s society back to when civilians were good sportsmanship — he is the only Presiden- luck with that; Newsweek reported last year not randomly targeted in public massacres tial candidate that will better the lives of not that the millennial generation “makes up about committed by the mentally unstable and ter- only Kent Denver students, but also America 40 percent of the unemployed in the U.S.” and rorists. He wants to bring Americans back to as a whole. is “getting lower earnings compared with the when cities like Detroit were safe and full of

Graphic By Siena Fite THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Page 13 Arts & Entertainment What’s Cool In The Upper School? Home Sweet Home? Or Just Visiting? 4. Hot N Cold - Katy Perry: 11.2% by Tatum Reece and Audrey McDonald Where Are You Relocating After This 5. Gives You Hell - All American Election? Do you never seem to know what the hot Rejects: 9.1% new trends are? Do you want to know what 1. Canada: 44.6% 6. Proud to be An American - Lee your classmates find the coolest? Don’t worry, 2. Soviet Russia: 19.9% we’ve got you covered: you’ll never be out Greenwood: 4.0% of the loop, because we’ve got the scoop. 3. Bermuda Triangle: 18.1% Check back every month for polls from the 4. Dem. Republic of the Congo: 10.1% entire upper school and make sure you keep an Which Pantsuit Makes Hillary Look Like eye out for our emails, so YOU can join the 5. Mexico: 7.2% She Belongs in the Oval Office? conversation. This month’s edition is all about 1. Red: 39.5% everything Nov. 8. The survey was completely anonymous, and, hopefully, that means all the Who’s the Peyton Manning of the U.S. 2. Patterned: 23.2% answers are true. National Political Team? 3. Navy: 12.0% Presidential MVP: 4. Pink: 8.3% Welcome to Democracy! The power is in 1. Lukas Drexler-Bruce: 38.8% 5. Blue: 6.9% your hands, baby! 2. Abraham Lincoln: 19.6% 6. Black: 5.8% Who do you REALLY want as your 3. Barack Obama: 18.8% POTUS? 7. Green: 4.3% 4. JFK: 10.5% 1. Lukas Drexler-Bruce 32.6% 5. Ronald Reagan: 8.7% 2. Beyonce: 22.8% 6. George W. Bush: 2.5% 3. Vladimir Putin: 10.9% 7. Herbert Hoover: 0.7% 4. Kanye West: 10.9% 8. George H.W. Bush: 0.4% 5. Shrek: 10.1% 6. Guy Fieri: 8.7% What’s On Top of Trump’s Tower? 7. Justin Treaubdoisefaf: 4.3% Trump’s Hair Looks Like What?! 1. Corn Husk: 33.7% Who Let the The Big Dog Out in the White House? WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO? 2. Troll Doll: 27.5% 3. Guinea Pig : 25.7% What Dog Should be this Year’s First Dog? Now for the only serious question in this 1. Lukas Drexler-Bruce: 32.2% 4. Parakeet: 7.6% entire article: Who, if the election were today and you all could vote, would you 2. Golden Retriever: 29.7% 5. Hairball: 5.4% ACTUALLY vote for? 3. Pug: 12.3% 1. Hillary Clinton: 59.6% 4. Lab : 9.8% DJ Play that Hot New Election Playlist 2. Donald Trump: 24.3% 5. Naked Mole Rat: 7.2% What Sound Track Will You Be Voting To? 3. Gary Johnson: 16.1% 6. Mutt: 3.3% 1. American Idiot - Green Day: 33.3% 7. Rottweiler: 3.6% 2. SOS - : 23.9% 8. Chiwawa: 1.8% 3. Anything from Shrek: 18.5% The Sun Devils’ News Editor Sports Editors Claire Hutchison...... [email protected] Mallory Garner...... [email protected] Commentary Editor Adelaide Hanson...... [email protected] Advocate Sophia Rase...... [email protected] Photography Editors is a monthly publication of Features Editors Alie Goldblatt...... [email protected] Kent Denver School, Ashley Capoot...... [email protected] Caitlin Vickers...... [email protected] located at 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Isabel Haifleigh...... [email protected] Graphics Editor Englewood, Colorado 80110 303-770-7660 Arts and Entertainment Editors Siena Fite...... [email protected] Glennan Keldin...... [email protected] Faculty Advisor Editors in Chief Isabelle Roseto...... [email protected] Lesley Brophy...... [email protected] Fahim [email protected] Printer...... Southeast Denver Graphics Jon [email protected]

Page 14, THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, November 2, 2016 Sports Field Hockey Dominates For State Title 4. Hot N Cold - Katy Perry: 11.2% 5. Gives You Hell - All American by Mallory Garner and Adelaide Hanson Rejects: 9.1% On Thursday, Oct. 27, the girls’ varsity field hockey team, coming 6. Proud to be An American - Lee from an undefeated regular season, beat Palmer Ridge at All City Sta- Greenwood: 4.0% dium to win the state title. The match started out close, with a score of 0-0 for the first 20 min- Which Pantsuit Makes Hillary Look Like utes. The Devils received a corner because of a foul, and junior Olivia She Belongs in the Oval Office? Baglieri lined up to take the shot. She centered the ball to sophomore Madeleine Hunt, who then tipped the ball into the goal, putting the Dev- 1. Red: 39.5% ils ahead 1-0. 2. Patterned: 23.2% “I was ecstatic when Madeleine made this goal,” junior team member 3. Navy: 12.0% Claire Hutchison said. “The moment is hard to put to words. It was so 4. Pink: 8.3% fun to have all the fans cheering us on and so exciting to have a lead.” 5. Blue: 6.9% Five minutes after Hunt’s goal, the Devils were awarded another cor- 6. Black: 5.8% ner. Senior captain Shelby Schumacher scored with one clean hit, solidi- fying a solid lead on Palmer. At this point in the game, Kent Denver fans Photo by Caitlin Vickers 7. Green: 4.3% went wild. Chants ranged from “K—D—S” to Dr. Chandler’s “A.” At Senior Gabby Kinney hugs senior teammate Madison halftime, the Devils were up 2-0. Karns.

Fans ran to concessions to get plastic water bottles, in anticipation of a Devils victory. Throughout the second half, whenever the Devils got close to scoring, fans raised water bottles, ready to throw the water around in celebration. “The fans cheering really contributed to the spirit of the game,” Hutchison said. When the timer ran out, the Devils went wild. The fans threw their water, soaking everything in sight. Fans stormed the field to congratulate the team on a job well done. “The moment was unforgettable,” Hutchi- son said. Now for the only serious question in this entire article: Who, if the election were The victory was the first state title in field hockey Kent Denver has today and you all could vote, would you won in five years. It was Coach Kathy James’ tenth state title in her 20 ACTUALLY vote for? years of coaching. 1. Hillary Clinton: 59.6% Congratulations to Coach James and the entire team on an incredible Photo by Caitlin Vickers 2. Donald Trump: 24.3% finish to an outstanding season. 3. Gary Johnson: 16.1% Senior Madi Wifall and junior Olivia Baglieri run the ball past a Palmer Ridge defender. Make It Four: Boys’ Tennis Wins State

by Grace Hawkey and Brandon Pike Team were given out to Kent Denver play- the boys were determined to win state but also ers: sophomore Coby Gold, sophomore Oliver continued to focus on other matches and the The Kent Denver boys’ tennis team com- Greenwald, senior Niko Hereford, junior Jack performances of their teammates. peted for the state title in Pueblo Oct. 13-15. Moldenhauer, sophomore Sam Nassif, senior The team dominated the tournament by win- Casey Ross (also named 4A State Player of “This year, I felt like our team was very ning all but one of the brackets. The boys won the Year), senior Nick Savignano, junior Laird close,” Hereford said. “We spent time with the state title in the first, second and third sin- Stewart, and junior Alex Wimer. each other on and off the court and were all gles positions, as well as first, second and third eager to win our fourth state title. We knew it doubles positions. Overall, the team placed Head coach Randy Ross was also selected wouldn’t come easily but I think we all played first collectively, outscoring the second place as 4A Coach of the Year. to our full potential and did not let the pressure team, Colorado Academy, 91 to 64. or the nerves affect our performance, especial- This was the fourth year in a row that the ly at the state tournament.” With such an outstanding season, nine of boys’ varsity tennis team took the state title, the 12 spots for the Class 4A All-State First setting a school record. Throughout the season,

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Kent Denver students dressed up for Halloween on Friday, Oct. 28. Their costumes ranged from witches and Dunkin’ Donuts to Han Solo and Princess Leia.

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