Articles by Eric Townsend

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Elon University Poll: Public attitudes vary on solutions to traffic woes

March 17, 2008

North Carolina residents identified gas prices and public transportation as the chief transportation concerns facing the state, according to the latest Elon University Poll.  Respondents say they are receptive to establishing new methods of transportation, such as railways, yet displayed opposition to most funding methods.

POWER Less Energy Competition – Week 3

March 17, 2008

More than three quarters of residence facilities showed a reduction in electrictity during the third week of a competition that encourages students to cut their energy use on campus.

Students and staff discuss alcohol at forum

March 14, 2008

How do you change the culture of alcohol on campus? Elon’s Presidential Task Force on Alcohol made a series of recommendations to school leaders this winter, from opening an on-campus venue for alcohol to requiring incoming freshman to enroll in 19 credit hours. The first of two forums to discuss the suggestions brought more ideas to the table.