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Page 6 News Oct. 11, 2001 Poll finds 38 percent of N.C. residents support Bush, military intervention Amber McCafferty Reporter There are many students on Elon’s campus interested in govern ment, public policy and research ex perience. For those people, Elon has created an opportunity for stu dent polling. The Elon Institute for Politics and Public Affairs conducted the second poll of the year Oct. 1 -4. The Elon Poll consists of statewide tele phone polls that gather information about public policy issues from the residents of North Carolina. The issues are of public concern and in some way affect and have a direct relationship with North Carolinans. The topics polled range from whether or not there should be a state lottery to whom should fill the open Senate seat currently held by Republican Senator Jesse Helms. Last week’s poll, however, mainly dealt with how residents felt about the recent terrorist attacks on the United States. Six hundred thirty-four residents were polled to find out their thoughts on whether military action against terrorist organizations should be taken or if they should try to settle the conflict peacefully. “I haven’t seen the results yet, but it will be interesting to see how the residents of North Carolina think,” Erica Stanley, a poll participant, said. “Considering we already started bombing, it will be ex tremely interesting.” Information from the News Bu reau Director of Elon, David Hibbard, revealed that 74 percent Elon to host Hometown Heroes in early November Sally Lynch Reporter After sorting through 51 appli cations, Chaplain McBride, his of fice, and members of the Freshman SGA class have selected the 2001 Hometown Heroes. “The Hometown Hero program gives the opportunity for a mem ber of your hometown to connect with Elon,” Rene Summers, of the Religious Life office, said. “This is a great chance to honor the unsung hero of a town.” Sept. 27 was the deadline for submission of nominees for Home town Heroes. On Oct. 2, the selec tion committee met to choose five Hometown Heroes with three alter nates to invite to campus. The names of the Hometown Heroes have not been released because the Hometown Heroes are in the pro cess of responding to the invitation to come to campus. All Elon 101 groups were in vited to nominate one person to be a Hometown Hero. Students were asked to write a brief essay address ing the primary ways the nominee of North Carolinas have full confi dence in the Bush administration in terms of dealing with the attack. The results also show that 38 per cent of residents favor military in tervention, whereas 43 percent fa vor criminal trials for those in volved in the attacks. Seventy- seven percent of North Carolinians have demonstrated their patriotism in some form since after the recent terrorism attacks. If the idea of student polling ap peals to you. Dr. Sharon Spray, po litical science professor and Direc tor of the Elon Poll, is also offering a two credit polling class. “In this class, students learn how to formu late and design questions and ana lyze results,” Spray said. Stanley, also a student in the polling class, said, “I took the class because I am File Photo Dr. Sharon Spray, assistant political science professor and direc tor of the Elon Poll, started the polling operation nearly two years ago. interested in working on a political campaign. It’s a good way, if you’re interested in politics, to leam how to formulate questions in the most unbiased way so you get ac curate results.” If you are interested in getting involved in student poll ing, the next Elon Poll will be held on Oct. 22-25. Students can sign up on second floor Powell or con tact Dr. Sharon Spray, director of polling at x6430. Elon offering fall break airport shuttle and activities for students has benefited his or her home com munity, how the nominee has ex hibited moral courage or a commit ment to moral ideals, how the nomi nee inspired others to reach out and make a positive difference, the re lationship between the nominee and the student nominator, and how the nominee has influenced the student nominator. The Chaplain’s office believes that a Hometown Hero should be a moral exemplar. The office offers five criteria by which to identify such a person: a sustained commit ment to moral ideals, a disposition to act in accord with one’s moral ideals and principles, a willingness to risk one’s self-interest for the sake of one’s morals; a tendency to be inspiring to others, and a sense of realistic humility. Elon will host a breakfast for the Hometown Heroes on Nov. 5. A campus-wide celebration and din ner will also occur that day. During the day, the student nominators and Elon 101 sections will host the hon- orees by providing a tour of the campus and a possible visit with classes. Laura Cunningham Reporter Fall break is right around the comer. Classes will end at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12 and will re sume at 8 am on Wednesday, Octo ber 17. Many students will be re turning home for this break, but some will remain at Elon. Elon has offered helpful options for all stu dents, either going home or staying on campus. As the students begin their trav els home, Elon has offered trans portation to and from both the Ra leigh/Durham airport and the Greensboro Piedmont Triad airport. The shuttle to Greensboro costs $25.00 and a shuttle to Raleigh/ Durham costs $35.00. Sign up for these shuttles is necessary and should be done at the front desk in Moseley. For students that will be remain ing on campus, there are still many activities going on that will keep them busy. The Office of Student Life has planned three activities for the weekend of fall break. These activities are as follows: Sat, Oct. 13 - Movie Run ($3.00) Sun, Oct. 14 - free trip to Crab Tree Mall in Raleigh Mon, Oct. 15 - Bowling Trip ($5.00) includes soda, shoes, and two games If you have any questions about the activities offered contact Stu dent Life at x7200. Campus Recreation is offering a white water rafting trip for stu dents. The trip will take students to the New River in Virginia where they will spend three days white water rafting, hiking, learning the ropes, and camping. Payment for the trip is $95 .(K) and that covers equipment, guides, food, and all the trips included. To sign up or get more information go to Campus Recreation in Koury or call x7529. Many of these options are still available while others are filled. Be sure to contact and sign up as soon as possible to ensure that you can go. With all these options, all stu dents can have a fun and safe fall break. Shuttle Service Schedule Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport: Oct. 12 8 a.m. Oct. 16 2 p.m. 12 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 10 p.m. Raleigh/Durham International Airport: Oct. 12 8 a.m. CLOSED Oct. 16 2 p.m. 12 p.m. r 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 10 p.m.
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