It's pretty simple. Write an essay of no more than 1000 words. We'll judge all the entrants and determine the winner. You win, we'll give you $1000 and publish your essay in the paper. (Note: 1,000 words is a maximum, you may certainly write less.)
Topic: Getting our generation to vote. Analyze the problems heading into the 2008 November elections and offer a solution to engage our generation and get them to the polls.
Who: Any UW undergraduate or graduate student can submit one (1) essay.
Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Send submissions or inquiries to edit@dailycardinal.com
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