He is majoring in political science pre-law with minors in law, justice and public policy and environmental social science, and he expects to graduate in December 2026. Liam Connor is majoring in political science pre-law with minors in law, justice and public policy and environmental social science. Photo by Jackie Belden HawthorneIn a climate of political violence, hateful rhetoric and high levels of polarization, I wanted to find a middle ground. That’s why, as a political science pre-law junior, I started the student group MSU Middle Ground after the 2024 presidential election. Before joining MSU Middle Ground, members must agree to suspend judgment and promise to respect everyone’s thoughts.