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Written by Barat Qualey
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It's a time of change for the College Democrats. They're looking to expand their group and spread their message throughout the campus. During this transitional time, interim president Natalie St. Pierre has been shouldering the responsibility of the group. She graciously sat down with me to discuss their plans and goals.
"At this point, we're reformulating the group, starting over," St. Pierre said. Their objective is to form a larger group so that they can do more things.
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Written by David Hamilton
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 As the election campaign comes down to the final week, the Maine Democrats are in full swing. From their local headquarters at Victory Office, 404 Main St. in Presque Isle, they've been getting the word out about the Democratic ticket. Through phone calls, letter writing and going door to door, they've
promoted the positive change that the Democrats seek in this year's election. The positive feedback they've received pledging support for their candidates makes them think they're on the right track.
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Written by Sarah Graettinger
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 We all know about the upcoming election that's less than a week away. We're in the final stretch of trying to figure out who we're going to vote for and how beneficial they will be for our country.
Adam Tilsley is in charge of the College Republicans. I got an up-close encounter with this future politician. This young man has some really interesting ideas about the Republican Party and gave insight into the problems of today.
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Written by Kalyn Devoe
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 Jackie Lundeen, a self-proclaimed free-spirited County advocate who has represented District 6 in the Maine Legislature and served four terms, is giving up her seat only to run for a new one. This is Lundeen's first time running for the Maine Senate. So why is she looking to make the change?
"I was termed out of the House. So in order to keep representing the district, I had to run for the Senate. I had to continue representing the people," Lundeen said.
Lundeen's been in farming here in The County for 40 years and is still going strong. She has sponsored many bills and is an active advocate for preserving The County's agricultural and natural resources. By being in the Senate, she hopes to promote business here in northern Maine. She wants to keep younger generations educated and in The County.
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Written by Jenny Crawford
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The race for Senate this November will be the toughest Maine has seen in a long time, in part because of the economic issues the United States is facing. So, how will you vote this election? It may sound like a hard decision, but it's your duty as a citizen of Maine and the United States to use your right to vote. The two nominees running for Senate this year are Susan Collins, who grew up in Aroostook County and has been one of Maine's U.S. Senators since 1997, and Tom Allen, a U.S. Congressman since 1996 from the Portland area.
Although all around the country citizens are having financial difficulties, both Collins and Allen are ready to stand up for Mainers and fight for change. At a debate held in Portland on Oct. 9, both candidates said that they agreed with the $700 billion economic rescue package.
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Written by Jenny Crawford
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 The room was nearly filled with people of all varieties: old, young and from The County's range of socioeconomic brackets. On the left side of the room were supporters of Susan Collins. On the right were Tom Allen fans. Broadcast on WAGM-TV and Channel X Radio, this debate was important because it was the only one held in Aroostook County. When the debate started, the lights dimmed and the crowd was hushed. All eyes were on Collins and Allen. Eight people from different backgrounds who reside in Aroostook County had the opportunity to ask both candidates a question.
Every question was significant and relevant, although it seemed that the candidates didn't directly answer them. When given the chance to follow up their answers to the questions, both Collins and Allen used the time to barrage each other's previous statements.
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