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Apathy in the younger generation: a breakdown of factors

By Lauren Dielman | April 24, 2012

According to an April 3 Northern Star article, the Millennial generation is less concerned about caring, community and political engagement. The article stated students who said it was important to have knowledge of current political affairs decreased...

Lack of mandatory civic engagement classes may lead to voter apathy

By Felix Sarver | January 30, 2012

People who ignore the government tend to get the government they deserve, said Gerald Gabris, professor of public administration. Little education in government makes young people more apathetic, Gabris said: They tend to see government as dysfunctional...