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By REBEKAH REED<\/strong>
Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 16th annual \u2018Let Your Voice Be Heard\u2019 political poster competition has begun with 53 posters currently being displayed in the atrium of the Art Building. Posters were made by students in the History of Graphic Design class. The goal of the exhibition is to shine a light on political and social issues. Students choose the issue their poster focuses on. Topics range from immigration to the upcoming election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe started working on these posters at the beginning of the semester,\u201d said Kim Wertz, a senior in the design program. \u201cIt was a long process of brainstorming, conceptual thinking, then refining.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department Chair and Graphic Design Professor Karrie Simpson Voth requires the students to thoroughly research their topics to ensure their claims and information are accurate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This competition promotes civil engagement and political awareness. Not all the students were ever involved with politics, so this pushed them in new ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t grow up talking about politics. So I had to watch the news, research world issues, and learn about what was happening in the world,\u201d said Dawsone Svaty, another student in the class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Politics and social issues can be messy conversation topics. With many sensitive issues, it can be hard to converse with those of opposing positions. Wertz spoke on the classroom atmosphere throughout the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are pro-choice and pro-life students, pro this or that. Yet, we all helped each other to succeed,\u201d she said. \u201cWe learned about each other’s perspectives and had good discussions. It didn\u2019t change the way we saw each other. We still respect and care for one another.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The posters voice an opinion but also a call to action. What is the problem? What should the audience do about it? Students invite the public to join the cause to solve or advocate for them, too. Voting is open to the public. Voting ends on Friday, but the posters will be on display until Nov. 3rd.\u00a0 Winners will be announced on Monday and will also be announced on Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/275758358773479?ref=newsfeed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students at the posters\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The posters are meant to create discussion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Place your ballot in the box after voting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Patrons can grab a blue voting sheet and check-mark their favorite displays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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