By: Meredith Francis ~Campus News Editor~ Scottish independence vote approaches Scotland will decide on Sept. 18 whether or not to vote in favor of independence from the United Kingdom. Polls reveal that the decision will be close, suggesting that the end of the 307-year-old partnership with England could be a reality. If Scotland votes in favor of independence, the international community has raised concerns about the stability of the Scottish economy on its own. British Prime Minister David Cameron has taken several trips to Scotland in an attempt to convince Scots to remain part of the United Kingdom. President Obama … Continue reading News in Brief