Campus Guide to the 2016 Presidential Election
By Anna Lipscomb ‘19
Election Day is less than a month away! Educate yourself on the election and its issues through these events and resources at USC:
Register to vote!
Don’t forget to register to vote! In California, the last day to register is October 24. Our USG Student Body President, Edwin Saucedo recently posted why we all should vote on.
You can register online here.
Who is running for office?
Democratic Party - Hillary Clinton (VP: Tim Kaine)
Republican Party - Donald Trump (VP: Mike Pence)
Green Party - Jill Stein (VP: Ajamu Baraka)
Libertarian Party - Gary Johnson (VP: William Weld)
Campus Events:
Road to the White House Media and Politics: Traditional, New Media, and Social Media
Tue, Oct 11, 6-7pm, Ground Zero
Media can have a large influence on the candidates and the election, especially when voters are constantly surrounded by it in daily life and online. Learn about what this means for the election.
Third Presidential Debate Watch
Wed, Oct 19, 6-8 pm, Wallis Annenberg Hall
Watch the last presidential debate between Clinton and Trump with your fellow Trojans and hear what the experts have to say about it.
International Perspectives on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
Thu, Oct 20 12-1:30 PM, King Hall (above Cafe 84)
Interested in hearing how people from other countries view the 2016 US election? A panel of students will share their thoughts.
Road to the White House: Can you Buy an Election?: The Role of Money in Presidential Politics
Tue, Oct 25, 6-7 pm, Ground Zero
It’s no secret - elections cost money. But how much can money influence the election?
Road to the White House Series Final Election Preview: What to Watch For
Tue, Nov 1, 6-7 pm, Ground Zero
Election day is just a week away! Before you go out to cast your vote, come hear experts and students discuss what you should watch for.
The Electoral Commons on Race, Identity, and Economic Equality
Fri, Nov 4, 12-1:15 pm, Taper (THH) 301
Race, identity, and economic equality are big topics in this election. Listen to USC professors as they strip away the political rhetoric from the campaigns and analyze these issues.
Election Day
Tue, Nov 8
Let your voice be heard with your vote. Go out and #VoteOn!
Where Can I Watch the Past Debates?
First Presidential Debate (September 26)
Vice Presidential Debate (October 4)
Second Presidential Debate (October 9)
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