Articles by Eric Townsend
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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.
Elon Poll: North Carolinians throwing support to Democratic Party
October 31, 2008
North Carolinians believe the Democratic Party is better able than the
GOP to handle every major domestic policy issue facing the nation and
now show greater levels of support for Democratic candidates in the
presidential and U.S. Senate races this fall, according to the latest
Elon University Poll.
Andrew Haile publishes Supreme Court case preview for ABA
October 30, 2008
Andrew J. Haile, an assistant professor of law, has had an article
published in the ABA Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases about
the pending Supreme Court case of Altria Group, Inc. v. Good, which deals with whether the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act
preempts state law claims against tobacco companies for the use of
“descriptors” such as “light” and “lowered tar.”
“Sweeney Todd” now playing in McCrary Theatre
October 30, 2008
"Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street," under the direction of Catherine McNeela and choreographed by Linda Sabo, opens Oct. 30 in McCrary Theatre, where the audience will hear the tale of "murderous 'barber'-ism and culinary crime" just in time for Halloween.
Elon Law student group to host workshop on LGBT estate planning – Oct. 30
October 29, 2008
OutLaw, a group of lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender and allied law
students at the Elon University School of Law, will host a seminar on
estate planning for LGBT families on Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m. in
Room 204 of the law school.
Law professor challenges students to seek diverse democracy
October 29, 2008
Frank H. Wu, the inaugural Law and Humanities Lecturer for the Center for Law and Humanities, encouraged an audience in Whitley Auditorium on Oct. 28 to not be bystanders in a struggle for diversity and to develop a sense of community through dialog about race and difference.
Nancy Luberoff quoted in Inside Higher Ed story
October 29, 2008
Nancy Luberoff, Hillel campus director at Elon, was interviewed for an Oct. 29, 2008, story in the online news site Inside Higher Ed, which covers issues and trends affecting colleges and universities.
Pendulum editor featured on CNN.com
October 29, 2008
As the 2008 election season draws to a close, CNN has been sharing stories of voters across the United States and their observations on the race for the White House. The cable news outlet included comments from Elon senior Olivia Hubert-Allen, featured Oct. 29, 2008, as part of an online student digest on CNN.com.
Legal scholar and author to speak at Elon on Oct. 28
October 29, 2008
Frank H. Wu, the former dean of the Wayne State University Law School and a noted author on race relations in the United States as they relate to Asian Americans, will serve this week as the first Law and Humanities Lecturer for the Center for Law and Humanities at Elon University.