Young people find political outlet in social media

Political discussion is not exclusive to adults, and young people are proving that online. From Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and more, young people have access to many outlets where they can discuss politics. Of course, conflict can arise when opposite views clash, but the concept of young people participating in politics is crucial. Kjerstin Thorson, associate professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Michigan State University, said some platforms make it easier to talk about politics. “For example, Facebook and Twitter, you share links (and) most of what you share with other people can be seen,” Thorson said.

Record-level flood forces Old Town business to work remotely

Ciesa Design located in Old Town experienced basement flooding Wednesday morning with the water rising 2 inches an hour, said owner Lauren Ciesa. He said he arrived at 7 a.m. with the basement floors still dry, but the water began rising rapidly. “We’re holding back another foot-and-a-half of water. So, we would be (at) about three feet if a window or door broke,” he said. The physical damages caused by the flood will include the kitchen used as a break room.