Dear Readers,

We are very proud to present to you our 2024 Political Issue. With the advent of this special election year, it was both our and our staff’s focus to present some of the most important political topics, ranging from the local to the national level. 

This collection of stories highlights a variety of issues, many of which address concerns for the future of the nation and the legislation that will illuminate the path ahead. But these are not just stories. They are a window into our country’s political future. 

In preparation for the presidential election, we strived to cover the topics that concern the political sphere. Our hope is that by drawing attention to this and other issues, we create a constructive dialogue. 

We would like to thank our advisor, our reporters, and our editors for their tireless efforts to help create this issue. We are especially proud of our writers for taking on the task of reporting on the matters that will impact these upcoming four years, and will leave their mark forever in history.  

Thank you so much for reading this edition of the Bagpipe. Your support is what makes our publication possible. We hope you enjoy this issue. 

Sincerely,

Ellie Levy, Editor in Chief

Juliana Stimac, Executive Editor