What is the Electoral College and how does it impact elections?
WEBOct 22, 2020 · In 2016, Donald Trump won 304 electoral votes compared to Hillary Clinton’s 227. However, Trump only received 46.1% of the popular vote while Clinton received 48.2%, according to the Federal Election Commission.. Although there have been more recent examples of conflicts between the Electoral College versus the popular vote, there are many people who support it.
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WEB4 days ago · Bears head to FBS member Ball State for second game of 2024 season. The Missouri State University football Bears head to Muncie, Indiana for their second game of the season to play FBS’ Mid-American Conference members, the …
Cult victim tells story of strength, survival - The Standard
WEBApr 5, 2011 · Cult victim tells story of strength, survival. Former polygamist wife Carolyn Jessop spoke about her experiences and escape. After escaping from the frightening reigns of a polygamous marriage in 2003, Carolyn Jessop miraculously brought her eight children with her. Jessop has been speaking out about polygamy and her experience with the FLDS, a ...
Woman, womyn, womxn: Students learn about intersectionality in ...
WEBMar 27, 2017 · According to the terminology handout, a woman is an adult female human being. The alternative spelling “womyn” first appeared in print in 1976 at the first annual Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival. This gathering occurred from 1976-2015, when founder and organizer Lisa Vogel announced that the cycle of life for the festival had run its ...
Jane Elliott discusses race, family | News | the-standard.org
WEBApr 3, 2017 · Her white sweatshirt read, “Prejudice is an emotional commitment to ignorance,” a quote by Nathan Rutstein. She called a 6-foot-3-inch white male student and a 5-foot-2-inch black female student to the front of the room to stand side-by-side, as she asked them questions about the power they do or do not have, remarking on their difference in height, skin color and gender.
Fun fact Friday: German chocolate cake is an American invention
WEBApr 13, 2022 · In 1852, an English American baker named Samuel German invented a baking chocolate that incorporated more sugar than traditional semi-sweet baking chocolates. The recipe was sold to the Baker’s Chocolate Company for $1,000. A century later, German’s chocolate became the basis of Mrs. George Clay’s cake — German’s chocolate cake.
Hair Love | Life | the-standard.org
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · Matthew Cherry, African American director of the short film “Hair Love,” helped create more history of black excellence when his animated short film won an Oscar this February. The short film centers around an African American father learning to do his daughter’s hair. The film not only celebrates the representation of a present black ...
Harmony House moves to new location in February
WEBJan 17, 2017 Updated Jan 17, 2017. Harmony House’s new location opens in early February and will provide 50 more beds for survivors of domestic abuse. Sarah Teague. Bobby and Betty Allison’s Harmony House will be moving to a new location in Springfield, thanks to charitable community funds and countless volunteers’ donation of time and ...
Kelley: Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” (2021) explained
WEBSep 7, 2021 · The original “Candyman”, directed by Bernard Rose, was released in 1992. He created a horror legend while breaking the box office. On Aug. 27, “Candyman” was brought back to life by director Nia DaCosta, the first Black female director to debut No.1 at the box office. The film was written by DaCosta, Win Rosenfeld, and Jordan Peele ...
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WEBFeb 19, 2024. Founded as the State Normal School #4 in 1905 — then later known as Southwest Missouri State Teacher’s College, Southwest Missouri State College, and Southwest Missouri State University — Missouri State University has had a long, complex and historic legacy in Springfield. While many of the …. Housing.
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