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AV'ww'.tlicncwsarg'iis.com Opinion Tuesday, October 21, 2008 The News Aixvis I’as'c H Ewww... Quite the eye sore! This fountain, locat ed by the Hauser building, has been in this state since the beginning of the fall semester. The graduating class of 1973 dedicated this fountain to the University. The seat ing area surrounding the fountain is not utilized. Students have also reported a foul smell coming from the fountain. Photo by; Alexis D'Anjou WSSU’s liberals, conservatives defend their choice of presidential candidates There is a lot of anticipation and excitement about the upcoming presidential elec tion. It is not only an exciting race but a historical one. For the first time in U.S. his tory, there is a strong chance a black man, Barack Obama, could become president. Also, Sarah Palin could make history by becoming the first female vice president. For these reasons, the world is focusing on the Democrats and the Republicans. For years these two parties have dominated American pol itics. Only in 1992, when Ross Perot was running for presi dent as an independent, did any other party have a viable chance of winning a presiden tial election since 1912. However, there are a signifi cant number of Liberals and Conservatives that will vote in November. With so much attention on presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, the liberal and conservative politi cal views seem like they are being overshadowed by Democratic and Republican policies. While both candidates are trying to appeal to both liber als and conservatives, it is of great interest to see which party will win in November. Many individuals affiliated with these parties have strong views and opinions, and many of them are not afraid to share them. Even though politics is con sidered a risque discussion topic, especially among strangers, many students had no problem giving their opin ions on the upcoming election. "I have been a liberal for 15 years," says Michelle Friday, a senior at WSSU. "Barack Obama is a candi date that seriously wants to help the less fortunate, and that's why I am voting for him. Also, he is very intelligent and knowledgeable, and I like his policies," Friday said. One odd thing about this race is how the candidate's are being criticized. Many oppo nents of Obama have called him an "extreme liberal." McCain's detractors have called him an "ultra conserva tive." Obama's chief message is change in Washington; this is somewhat understandable. Individuals that do not under stand how Obama will bring about such change may see his message as a pipe dream. McCain is seen as another President Bush, and has voted for many of Bush's policies in the Senate. However, liberal WSSU stu dents did not completely agree that Obama is extreme. "As a liberal, I am voting for Barack Obama because he wants to make college more affordable," said Jasmine Calvin, a sophomore. "No Child Left Behind moti vated me to support him because he really cares about the youth, he wants to improve it because they are our future," Calvin said. Conservatives were not quite as forthcoming as Liberals on campus. However, one Conservative, Tiffany Singletary, had this to say: "John McCain represents traditional American values, and his experience in politics is a primary factor why I am vot ing for him. I was raised in a Baptist Church and I am very traditional, so he appeals to my views." It seems that most liberals favor Obama over McCain. I think Obama brings a powerful message of hope and change and giving more privi leges to the American people. The most important thing is that every student comes out to vote in November. From the looks of things, such as Obama T-shirts and pins, most students will. By jerrian jefferson Listen to the No. 1 College Radio in the Triad Wiosiuo^SdMii Wk WWW.wramradio.com or wr4m radio WWW. Myspac©. com/wram The News Argus is the official student newspaper of Winston-Salem State University. The Argus is produced in conjunction with two journalism classes in the Department of Mass Communications. Any full-time WSSU student is eligible to join the staff. The News Argus is published on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semester but not published during the summer semester, holidays and University breaks. The office is in Carolina Hall G005, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, N.C., 27110 office: 336-750-2327 e-mail: thenewsargus@yahoo.com website www.thenewsargus.com The News Argus Staff 2008 STEPHANIE DOUTHIT, Editor in Chief GRANT FULTON, News Editor JAMES CHERRY, Online Producer STEVEN GAITHER, Sports Editor JUSTIN JENKINS, Cartoonist GORDON TEAGLE, Graphic Artist TRYGEANIA DOWELL, Reporter ALEXIS D'Anjou, Reporter REDONAH ANDERSON, Reporter JORDAN HOWSE, Reporter CORDERIOUS COWANS, Contributor YOLANDA EXUM, Contributor LATASHA MILES, Contributor BRITTANI PARKER, Contributor SHARROD PATTERSON, Contributor MIA TAYLOR, Contributor MRS. PATRICIA MACK, Advertising Manager MRS. BONNIE WEYMOUTH, Technical Production Adviser DR. LONA D. COBB, Faculty Adviser
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