Articles by Eric Townsend

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Archives collection sheds light on controversial trials

November 4, 2008

A collection of records and letters relating to the “Wilmington 10” civil rights activists of the 1970s is now available on the Belk Library web site, thanks to the efforts of an Elon alumna working toward her graduate degree in library sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

2008 Hometown Heroes show commitment to service

November 4, 2008

Four people who make a difference in the lives of others were honored Nov. 3, 2008, in the 15th Annual "Hometown Heroes" awards ceremony at Elon University. Freshmen class officers selected the honorees for "making a positive difference by touching lives and strengthening their home communities."

Elon Poll: North Carolinians displeased with tone of 2008 campaigns

November 3, 2008

North Carolina residents believe there has been more mudslinging and negative campaigning this election season than in previous years, although most say political ads have not been helpful in selecting a candidate to endorse, according to the latest Elon University Poll.

World-renowned piano duo performs at Elon on Nov. 13

October 31, 2008

Richard and John Contiguglia, identical twins who are today considered among the most acclaimed piano-duos in the world, visit Elon University on Thursday, November 13, for a performance of four-hand piano on two Steinway concert grand instruments.

Scott Gaylord offers analysis for Fox 8, News and Record

October 31, 2008

Two of the Triad's largest media outlets turned to Scott Gaylord, an associate professor of law and expert in constitutional law, for analysis of a defamation lawsuit filed Oct. 30 against U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C., by the candidate hoping to unseat her in the fall elections.

National and regional media interview Bacot on Elon Poll

October 31, 2008

Reporters from outlets such as the National Journal and the Associated Press interviewed Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the Elon University Poll, in recent days regarding public attitudes in North Carolina in the waning days of the 2008 election season.