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Candace Owens speaks at the first Mock Convention session. Screenshot courtesy of the 28th Mock Convention livestream.

Candace Owens slams progressive movements

The commentator covered many topics, from Marxism to feminism, in what students called a scattered speech
Cami Knott
February 14, 2024
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp waves to the audience after sharing his thoughts on the future of the Republican Party.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp outlines a new vision for the Republican Party

The Georgia governor shared his goals for how the party can regain trust among voters ahead of the November election
Luke Fountain
February 14, 2024
Former Secretary of Defense Chris Miller.

Former defense secretary says military could operate with half its budget

Chris Miller praises and criticizes the military during his interview at W&L’s Mock Convention
Aliya Gibbons
February 14, 2024
Charlie Kirk joined Mock Con via a Skype call. Screenshot taken of 2024 Mock Convention livestream

Charlie Kirk bashes college, border policies via Skype

Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk surprised Mock Con attendees with a virtual speech after initial cancellation
Erika Kengni
February 14, 2024
Wesley Hunt addressed Mock Con on Feb. 10.

Wesley Hunt calls for a restoration of the nation’s soul

The Army veteran turned Congressman said the left is trying to divide the U.S. based on racial lines
Kristen Soltis Anderson kicked off the first session of Mock Con.

Pollster says Generation Z voters are up for grabs

Kristen Soltis Anderson says the GOP can win over Gen Z voters by presenting itself as a stabilizing force in politics
Catherine McKean
February 14, 2024
The Massachusetts float recreated the Boston Tea Party.

Students show off state pride at Mock Con parade

Virginia’s first lady, Suzanne Youngkin, presented Puerto Rico, California and Louisiana with awards for best floats
Faith Chang, Luke Fountain, and Veronika Kolosova
February 14, 2024
Mike Allen answered questions from students at Mock Con.

Axios co-founder shares political expertise

W&L alum Mike Allen returned to his alma mater to speak on the future of political journalism
Georgia Bernbaum
February 14, 2024
Ruthless Podcast hosts sit back and discuss conservative politics during the final session of Mock Convention.

Conservative podcast jokes about Biden, journalism

Hosts of the Ruthless Podcast share conservative opinions, saying they did not come to bring facts
Julianna Stephenson
February 14, 2024
Students support Campus Kitchen by buying breakfast at Season’s Yield.

Students organizations turn to local businesses for fundraising

With the right partnerships, buying coffee can become a way to support Campus Kitchen
Erika Kengni
February 5, 2024
Pre-dying wishes and human nature

Pre-dying wishes and human nature

What do you want to do before you die?
Aliya Gibbons
February 5, 2024
The university assigned a full-time staff member to fellowships for the 2018-19 academic year. Matthew Loar was hired in 2019.

Number of fellowship applicants, recipients on the rise since the hiring of Matthew Loar

The Director of Fellowships and Student Research connects W&L students to prestigious postgraduate programs
Julianna Stephenson
February 5, 2024
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