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WU students vote with nation, elect Obama
Proving the improbable, the University student body aligned with the American public to make history by electing Barack Obama as the 44th and first African-American president of the United States on Tuesday.
Putting an end to the longest presidential campaign run in history—it started almost two years ago, Obama won a landslide victory, securing wins in [...]
Students talk politics, but not at programs
Despite an unprecedented level of political programming from groups around campus, informal discussion remains the most common form of political engagement by students. Such students often want to participate in the election, but are pressed for time.
Few people, much excitement at Wash. U. sports’ first tailgate
What would have otherwise been a quiet Saturday on Francis Field became what Student Union hopes will turn into a school tradition of burgers, music and possibly beer.
SU provides $55,000 for election programs
To stimulate political discourse among Washington University students as the general election draws closer, Student Union plans to distribute additional funds for election-related programming.