By Michael Maupin

With the May 6 Indiana primary election drawing closer, another presidential contender is making a local stop at to rally votes. Illinois senator and Democratic Party hopeful Barak Obama will be appearing at IU Southeast Wednesday, April 23, in the campus Activities Building. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. and the program will begin at 12:45 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Michael Maupin is a senior at Indiana University Southeast studying English with a focus on both writing and web design. He has worked as a freelance writer for six years. Visit him at his website.