By Ariel Rymer and Marysa Burchett A controversial topic from the beginning of the election was, and still is, immigration. Now that the results are in and Obama has another four years, the Western North Carolina community gives their opinions on the future demographics and immigration reform. “Hispanics and the Hispanic population traditionally should vote […]
WCU students: “Why I voted”
November 11, 2012 by
Hear what students at Western Carolina University say about why they voted in the 2012 presidential election and how they think President Barack Obama’s re-election will affect them. Shot by Anthony Bouthillette, Heath Brown, Jenna Englert, Tanner Morris, Pratana Muong, Sherry Rigby, Janson Silvers, Michael Smith, and Jarrett Wilson. Reporters: Alisha Lambert, Ariel Rymer, Rebbeca Ziglar, […]
President Obama in his victory speech says, “The best is yet to come”
November 9, 2012 by
“More than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward.” With this statement president Obama started his victory speech in front of the large crowd of supporters in downtown Chicago. Obama dominated the electoral vote; gaining 303 votes while his opponent […]
Election watch party a big success
November 9, 2012 by
By: Ariel Rymer & Kane Rowell The election watch party held at the Cat’s Den hosted by the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs received a bigger turn out than expected. The party included live coverage of the election broadcasted on big screens, political bingo, political family feud, prizes, snacks and drinks. In the […]
Healthcare topic of a heated mock presidential debate at WCU
November 8, 2012 by
The WCU Honor’s college and Political Science Club put on a mock presidential debate on Nov. 1 in the Turner Auditorium in which students representatives debated on the republican, democratic, and libertarian platforms. Representing the Republican College was Reagan Hartley, Lucie Bowman represented the Democratic College, and Colton Overcash represented the Young American Libertarians. The […]
Election Day 2012 in North Carolina
November 7, 2012 by
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – President Barack Obama achieved a decisive re-election victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Tuesday, closing the book on a yearlong campaign season that was frequently heated, sometimes bitter, and always uncertain. By Tuesday night, Obama held 303 Electoral College votes, well ahead of the 270 needed to win, compared to 206 […]
