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PUBLISHED ON: November 6, 2008 - 2:16pm
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In Electoral Triumph, Obama Wins the Presidency, and His Place in History

Wesley Lowery   Democratic Candidate Correspondent

Three years after bursting onto the national scene during the Democratic National Convention, two years after launching his campaign to become the first African American elected president and eight mo

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PUBLISHED ON: November 6, 2008 - 1:49pm
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The Obama Revolution: Just the Beginning

Alan Kennedy-Shaffer   Interim Features Editor, Ethics Correspondent

Williamsburg, Virginia — Tears of joy streamed down my face Tuesday when the television networks proclaimed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) the next president of the United States.

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PUBLISHED ON: November 6, 2008 - 12:09am
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Obamalachia: Election Week Special - Part 2

Hillary Eason   South Korea Correspondent

THE OLD GUARD

Back at Dixie Barbecue, Alan Howell’s political philosophy can be summed up in his approach to one very important commodity: smoked meats.

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PUBLISHED ON: November 5, 2008 - 2:35am
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Obama is President-Elect, Prevails Overcoming Improbable Odds; Young People Play Decisive Role

Wesley Lowery   Democratic Candidate Correspondent

With three of this year’s largest swing states uncalled, Democratic candidate Barack Obama has essentially clinched the presidency.

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PUBLISHED ON: November 4, 2008 - 1:00am
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Obamalachia: Election Day Special - Part 1

Hillary Eason   South Korea Correspondent

Alan Howell’s commitment to the Confederacy cannot be overstated.

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PUBLISHED ON: November 4, 2008 - 12:57am
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It's Finally Here...Go Vote!

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief


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PUBLISHED ON: November 2, 2008 - 1:12am
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Wrapping Up the '08 Bowl

Ryan O Neal   Columnist

Early every December, the Bowl Championship Series releases which two teams will be battling for college football’s national title.

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PUBLISHED ON: October 31, 2008 - 1:10am
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Which Election Is The Most Important? Try All of Them.

Hillary Eason   South Korea Correspondent

Even Dear Abby won't leave me alone.

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PUBLISHED ON: October 30, 2008 - 10:29pm
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Students Lose when Professors’ Free Speech Limited

Rosie Servis   Co-Opinion Editor

In light of the Presidential election, some educational institutions have curtailed political free speech among professors.

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PUBLISHED ON: October 28, 2008 - 10:57pm
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Why the Youth Vote Matters

Mary Jean O Malley   Ireland Correspondent