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Maureen Dowd argues U.S. presidents reflect paternal influence

One day after the presidential election, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd offered a psychoanalysis of the nation's leaders, relating the political arena to a theatrical display of family drama. Dowd, Elon University's Baird Pulitzer Prize lecturer, turned attention away from the most recent political contest and instead emphasized how father-son relationships influence the behaviors of United States presidents. "Presidential campaigns have an underlying paternal theme," Dowd said, referencing promises to protect the house against international invaders or a menacing financial situation. The candidates continually compete to portray themselves as America's father, king or hero, according to the Pulitzer Prize winner. The constructed narrative presents a nobleman's quest, a revered victory and a shared celebration with their constituents, she said.

Despite Alamance voters’ focus on economy, Obama defeats Romney

The economy was the deciding factor in the presidential election for many Alamance County voters. But despite their support for Republican candidate Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama has been re-elected.

A look at campaign spending: What could you do with $1,664,000,000

Visiting professors discuss how to broach volatile subjects in classroom

Robert Nash and Sydnee Viray, professors from the University of Vermont, visited Elon University Nov.

Seniors look to push Phoenix to victory in final home game

According to Elon University head coach Jason Swepson, his team has just one thing to play for Saturday afternoon against Samford University.Pride. “That’s what it’s all about,” Swepson said.

Isenbarger's homecoming highlights Elon's season opener against Butler

The shortest route from Zionsville, Ind., to the campus of Butler University as displayed on Google Maps is 11.5 miles, 29 minutes. For Elon University junior guard Jack Isenbarger, who is from Zionsville, Butler has an integral part in his basketball past. So when Elon takes on Butler 2 p.m.

A Prevalence of Pabulum: Renowned columnist poses conundrum to student journalists

“Is opinion writing obsolete now, since everyone has their own already?” What a question to be pondering on a seemingly average Thursday morning, a question to which I can finally say no: it is not obsolete. Thursday started like any other weekday.

Second time around: Women's basketball familiar with coach's style now

A year ago, the Elon University women’s basketball team was preparing for its first season under head coach Charlotte Smith.

SGA Recap: Nov. 8

At Thursday night’s SGA Senate meeting, Senator Molly Shoop asked the Senate to consider voting to raise the student activity fee, which is currently too low to cover all allocations requested from the SGA. “I think this is something we need to take into consideration over the next couple week and think about if we need to raise it,” Shoop said.

Spectrum resubmits legislation against Chick-fil-A at Elon

Spectrum, Elon University’s queer-straight alliance, has revised its legislation against Chick-fil-A’s presence on campus and resubmitted it to the Student Government Association as a resolution, rather than a bill.

Elon University students cast ballots in NC to give vote more weight

Before the polls officially closed, more than 90,000 registered voters finished casting their ballots in 37 different precincts, or voting zones, in Alamance County. Among those registered in Alamance County are Elon University students — including individuals originally from all over the United States who are voting in the battleground state of North Carolina in hopes of making an impact. The First Baptist Church of Elon served as a polling place for registered voters in the Town of Elon. Elon senior Courtney Whiting, a Connecticut resident, said she decided to register in North Carolina because she felt her Republican vote would make more of a difference in North Carolina than in her historically blue home state. Elon senior Jonathan Cart, a Texas resident, also decided to cast his ballot in North Carolina because he felt it would make a bigger impact here. “I felt like my vote would matter more here because Texas obviously will go red,” Cart said. Elon sophomore Dean Shapero expressed a similar sentiment.

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.

State universities exhibit divergent political trends, students think Elon splits evenly

A recent Elon University Poll revealed North Carolinians’ collegiate basketball preference correlates with one’s presidential choice.

Thousand Thanks campaign recognizes donors to university

An enthusiastic group of volunteers waved signs and promised free ice cream to passersby in Moseley Oct.

Hidden course fees negatively impact student bank accounts

Amid all the recent buzz about student loans, the skyrocketing price of higher education is a hot topic across America — but the financial impact of college extends far beyond mere tuition payments. Plenty of secondary expenses that aren’t factored into the annual college “sticker price” lighten many students’ wallets every semester.

Election Show Highlights

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Chicago plans for huge number of Obama supporters

Chicago is no stranger to large crowds on election night. In 2008, an estimated 240,000 people gathered in Grant Park for the watch party as Obama and his family addressed the crowds after winning the election. But this election, the game plan is a little different.

Full Alamance County Elections Result

No change in House or Senate majority following elections

Balance of power within the Senate and House of Representatives has remained the same following the election Nov.

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.