Articles by Eric Townsend
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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.
Percussion Ensemble Concert – Nov. 11
October 31, 2008
Opening reception for SJE Art Exhibition – Nov. 6
October 31, 2008
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.