Articles by Eric Townsend

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Elon University Poll finds support for Dole in North Carolina

February 27, 2008

A slight majority of North Carolina residents approve of how Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole is handling her job and are satisfied with her representation of North Carolina, according to the latest Elon University Poll, but state residents give low performance marks to President George W. Bush and to Congress as a whole.

Distinguished journalist shares thoughts on Africa

February 27, 2008

Charlayne Hunter-Gault, a longtime reporter whose career included stints with the New York Times, CNN and NPR, spoke with the Elon University community Feb. 26 about trends in American journalism and what she believes are stereotypes found in media coverage of events in Africa, where she now lives.

Habitat for Humanity founder to speak Feb. 27

February 26, 2008

Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity, visits Elon University on Wednesday for a talk titled “The Joy of Service” about the benefits of volunteering time to help others.