The racial overtones of Mississippi’s past are the backdrop of Sept. 26th’s debate as the country makes history with its first black presidential candidate Barack Obama. Ole Miss is hosting the debate between Obama and John McCain.

The military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy has received attention among Harvard students and administrators recently as some have publicly denounced the stance on disclosing sexual orientation.

So between classes today, we ask that you ignore the naysayers, listen to the volunteers, get to the polls and make yourself heard. As a Pennsylvanian, it might be a long time before you get this primary chance again.

The Temple News will not endorse any candidate for president in the primary, or the general election. While political opinions often overwhelm our newsroom, The Temple News does not fool itself into believing that our beliefs or endorsement will affect the election in any way.

As much as this election cycle is a TV saga of its own, it’s the viewers tuning in on the Internet who are turning its wheels. The Obama campaign, in particular, has capitalized on the strong tie between technology and youth.

After a six-week “lull”, the road to the White House picks up again Tuesday, as voters in Pennsylvania head to the polls for the April 22 primary.