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The It Factor
During a presidential election year, it is more important than ever to consider which factors influence how individuals vote. One critical trait, often overlooked, plays a significant role in the election: charisma. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “a gift or power of leadership or authority. Hence, the capacity to inspire devotion or enthusiasm,”…
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Romney’s the Nominee; Now What?
What we’ve known for the better part of three months is now official. Mitt Romney has secured the number of Republican delegates’ votes he needs to contest the 2012 presidential election. He announced that he was ‘humbled and honored’ to be the nominee; Soon after, President Obama called Romney to congratulate him, and looked forward…
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The battle for Florida has turned ugly. More than policies, more than ideologies, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are trading blows at the lowest level of politics: personal attacks. After last week’s debates, Gingrich made it known that he was unhappy over the decision to disallow audience members from…
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Introducing "Race for the White House"
In just under two years, the President of the United States will be sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. But who will the President be? This blog will follow the Presidential campaign leading up to the day that this question will be answered: November 6th, 2012. You can look forward to analysis and opinion…
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Talking Heads: Robert Mugabe
To escape the bitter St. Louis chill over break, Talking Heads hopped over to Harare, Zimbabwe, warmed by the African sun and the kind welcome that President Robert Mugabe so graciously gave us. Never mind the American government has said he is undermining democracy, the man knows how to be a good host. Talking Heads:…
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Russia, Poland Face Strange Times
A key Russian Federal judge was publicly murdered this morning, in what was the latest in a series of strange but significant events to affect the country these last few weeks. First was the Metro bombing in late March, in which Chechen rebels killed several dozen civilians. Then, president Obama secured an unexpected agreement from…
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Springtime Metroline
Briskly walking down the corridor of the second floor of Eads, Emily was bent on getting to Holmes Lounge before the lunch hour rush stormed in. “Hey Emily, wait up!” called a voice from behind her. Emily turned on her heels, her spring-inspired yellow sundress twirling in her wake. “Hey there Macey!” “How did you…
