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New presidency could shift balance of Supreme Court

With four Supreme Court justices in their 70s, some analysts are saying it's likely that the next elected president will appoint at least one justice, shifting the balance of the court. Elon Political Science Professor Dion Farganis agrees, and predicts that if President Obama is re-elected he would appoint a liberal justice and Governor Romney would do the opposite. "If Obama gets re-elected and a conservative justice retires like Scalia, that would then change the balance," Farganis said.

McCrory wins governor’s seat by sizable margin

CHARLOTTE-Republican Pat McCrory has won the race for governor of North Carolina with nearly 55 percent of the state’s vote. This win makes McCrory the first Republican to win the N.C.

Letter to the Editor: "A pain I will never forget"

I know that student government voted on legislation for the consideration to remove Chick-fil-A on campus and that it was later vetoed by the student body president.

Letter to the Editor: "To Care or Not To Care: The Epidemic of Texting and Driving"

Mirriam-Webster.com defines an epidemic as, “affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time.” Ladies and gentlemen, we have an epidemic on our hands today.

The final push: How campaigns try to win votes to the very end

Political ads and campaigning for the Nov. 6 election have been ongoing for several months, but the weekend prior to the election, as well as Election Day itself, showed the hardest efforts made by both Democratic and Republican supporters in Alamance County. “The Alamance County Democratic Party has staff volunteers at all 37 voting locations to (give out) sheets that have our candidates listed on them, all the way from the president down to the local races for judges,” said Anna Gerow, vice-chair for the Alamance Country Democratic Party.

#ElonElects 2012: Obama Reelected As POTUS

Welcome to #ElonElects 2012. Keep checking this page for an aggregated feed of Elon University's reactions to Election Night. http://storify.com/elonpendulum/elonelects-2012

Comic: Kazoo the Krazy Genie - Democracy

Correspondents' Corner: Election polling in Spain

Correspondents’ Corner is a place for The Pendulum’s team of international reporters to reflect on their time abroad and share stories about the new cultures they are experiencing. SEVILLE, SPAIN— On printed jean shorts, biker boots and simple shirts, the flag of the U.S.A.

Statistician links medicine, genetics in lecture at Elon

Marie Davidian, a statistics professor at North Carolina State University, connected the seemingly unrelated topics of statistics and the Human Genome Project by explaining their role in determining the best possible treatment for medical patients at Elon University Nov.

Election Night with the Alamance GOP

I’m not a political guy. One look at my Twitter feed and you’ll see a lot about sports, especially Elon University sports.

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First time voters find their own voice this election

In this year's election, both Obama and Romney are battling hard to capture the youth vote, and for many of those in that demographic, this election will be their first time casting ballots. Freshman Ingrid Frahm is one of those first-time voters and said that this experience has been educational and sometimes frustrating. "I kind of get overwhelmed and give up sometimes," Frahm said.

Young voters choose not to cast ballots

The 2012 election brings two very different candidates with two distinct plans for the country. Tuesday is the last chance to cast votes, but some people view this election very differently. In a campaign where young voters are playing a big role, some students here on campus are choosing not to vote, even though they can.

President's favorite places in Chicago draw crowds

It's election season, and tourists from all over are looking to tour President Obama's favorite spots in Chicago. Hyde Park Barberhop is just one of those places.

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Third largest U.S. city has something for everyone

Chi-Town, Second City, or The Windy City. Whatever you call Chicago, the city's downtown area has more than enough to keep visitors busy. Situated on the coast of Illinois, and right next to Lake Michigan, Chicago is the country's third largest city, behind Los Angeles and New York City. Resident Shelby Walker lives right outside the city, but said she loves commuting in for the day. "I love hoping on the train," Walker said.

Obama has tight grip on Illinois as election approaches

President Obama lived in Chicago, before becoming a Senator of Illinois, and in the upcoming election, Real Clear Politics calls Illinois a "solid state" for Obama. A recent Chicago Tribute poll showed Obama leads in the state with 55 percent of votes compared to Romney's 36 percent, with a margin or error of 3.7 percent. College voters in the area, like University of Illinois in Chicago sophomore Giuliana Molinaro, tend to agree. "I do think Obama is looking at the long term, and at the big picture, and what's best for all of America," Molinaro said. Chicago is home to more than 30 universities, with hundreds of thousands of students enrolled.

Voters have fun with political video games

When most people think of politics, video games may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But political video games have become a way for voters to have some fun and even release some anger. Rich Taylor, of the Entertainment Software Association, described the nature of the games. "Before you know it you can be pelting your opponent with a light saber or a hotdog or marshmallow," Taylor said.

Elon freshman makes money playing video games

In college, some students struggle to find a job, but one Elon freshman found a way to make money doing what he loves.

Clinton rallies support for Obama in Raleigh

More than 4,000 North Carolinians gathered in Pullen Park in Raleigh Sunday afternoon to hear former President Bill Clinton campaign for President Barack Obama's reelection bid. "He's [Obama] outperformed Europe, he's outperformed his predecessor, and he deserves a chance to finish the job," Clinton said, as supporters waved American flags and signs chanting "Forward, not back." In earlier weeks polls projected Republican presidential nominee and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney winning North Carolina.