By Kelly Morgan (Whetstone Staff Writer)

Lincoln-Jackson is an organization on campus that promotes political awareness.

Kasey Lynn, freshman and president of Lincoln-Jackson, believes it is important to have basic knowledge of politics.

“We’re voting as 18-year-olds,” she said. “You should have an idea of who you’re voting for. We promote political awareness so people know what’s going on.”

Lynn said she wants her organization to be seen as a positive and solid organization.

“We are going to be hosting a political speaker and we will sponsor a trip to Washington D.C. in March,” she said. “We want to get the governor of Delaware, Jack Markell, or the senator, Tom Carper.”

Lynn said Lincoln-Jackson will hold a fundraiser for the organization within the next few weeks. The group will be selling T-shirts that represent the Democratic donkey and shirts representing the Republican elephant.

Dr. Tony Armstrong has been the advisor of Lincoln-Jackson since 1991. He sees himself as the facilitator for the organization and gives advice when asked.

Armstrong has positive expectations for the group this semester.

“Lincoln-Jackson has a great deal of potential when it comes to raising political consciousness,” he said. “I expect the new leadership will help fulfill this potential.”

The organization acquired its title because it is a bi-partisan, or two-party, group, said Lynn.