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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In college, some students struggle to find a job, but one Elon freshman found a way to make money doing what he loves.
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.
Katie Moulton, Brennan McGovern and Rachel Southmayd Skyped with Former United States Senator, Rick Santorum to get his opinion on the 2012 Election.
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton interviewed Tony Foriest, a candidate for U.S.
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Nicole Bloom interviewed Dan Forest, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
