Letters to the Editor

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.

ELN: Rick Santorum Interview

Katie Moulton, Brennan McGovern and Rachel Southmayd Skyped with Former United States Senator, Rick Santorum to get his opinion on the 2012 Election.

ELN: Tony Foriest Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton interviewed Tony Foriest, a candidate for U.S.

ELN: Dan Forest Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Nicole Bloom interviewed Dan Forest, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

ELN: Linda Coleman Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton casino interviewed Linda Coleman, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

Sandy devastates Northeast, shuts down voting stations

By Neima Abdulahi Superstorm Sandy had some voters in the northeast worried about casting their ballots on Election Day. Sandy left some polling stations in New York and New Jersey destroyed along with neighborhoods and businesses. New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno said people should go to their specific voting locations.

ELN: Brian Irving Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton interviewed Brian Irving, a candidate for U.S.

ELN: Cherie Berry Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton interviewed Cherie Berry, a candidate for N.C.

ELN: Ann Vaughan Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Joe Bruno interviewed Ann Vaughan, a candidate for County Commissioner. Other candidates for County Commissioner, Eddie Boswell, Linda Massey, Mark Hopp, Tom Manning and David Smith did not respond to ELN's media request. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

Students organize relief help for Sandy victims

It's been an exhausting, devastating week for many in the Northeast United States. Superstorm Sandy blew in last Monday night killing 111 people across 10 states.

ELN: Pam Thompson Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Kelly Finneran interviewed Pam Thompson, a candidate for the Board of Education.

ELN: Jackie Cole Interview

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Janae Fraizer interviewed Jackie Cole, a candidate for the Board of Education.

Elon students say 'Thank You'

Two words that everyone wants to hear, but never get said enough: thank you. Elon's "A Thousand Thanks" campaign kicked off last week with the mission to collect more than a thousand hand-written thank-you notes to Elon donors. Students who participated were given a card in which they could write their own message to an Elon donor chosen at random. Amanda Zamzes graduated from Elon in 2008 and returned just a year later to work for the university. "As an Elon Alum, an Elon donor and an Elon staff person, I've realized what it takes, in very short part to run this university," Zamzes said. Zamzes' new found appreciation for donors led her to start the push for "A Thousand Thanks." "I am so lucky to have gone to school here, to study here and now to work here because I have had so many doors opened to me through donors contributions," Zamzes said.