Yes He Did: Barack Obama Wins Historic Election

by Anthony Sciarrino
Barack Obama was elected the 44th President in the history of the United States, handily defeating John McCain in Tuesday’s election. Obama is the first African-American to be elected the President of the U.S, and the first Democrat to be elected since then incumbent Bill Clinton defeated Bob Dole.

Students Weigh in on Whether Absentee Ballot Was the Way to go

by Stacy Jones
College students across New Jersey cast their ballots, absentee or otherwise, in record numbers in the 2008 general elections.

Money Talks in 2008

by Christopher Carmena
The 2008 Presidential election saw a remarkable spending increases in campaigns, political parties, and interest groups. This increase has made the 2008 Presidential election the costliest in history.

Obama Landslide a Testament to his Personality

by John Gurbisz
On Tuesday evening, Senator Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States in a virtual landslide.  An overwhelmingly long election highlighted by inspirational speeches, dirty ads, and the prospect of change had culminated with Americans nationwide electing the first African-American president.

Youth Vote Brings Obama Closer to Presidency

by Gloria Melunis
As Kristie Bankes, 20, of Mantua N.J., stepped out of the polling booth this Tuesday, she received an enthusiastic “high-five” from her girl friend. This is the first Presidential election Bankes has had the opportunity to be a part of, and according to the demographics of this past election she is one of [...]

Barack Obama’s Victory Stirs Emotions

by Naza Hajra
Our new president for the 2008-2009 Barack Obama was truly proud to stand in front his nation with such pride. So many Americans were not surprised about him winning because most Americans already see the changes that Obama will improve. The percentage between Obama and McCain was quite amazing because the last vote’s [...]

County Election Results Bring New Faces to Local Government

by Shayna Singer
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 marked the end of one of the longest campaign seasons in decades. For Cumberland County residents it marked the beginning of a new season. A season that will bring a lot of change.

College Students Await Obama’s Reform

by Julie Shannon
With Barack Obama being the newly elected President, it is clear that change is on its way to America. With change comes lots of planning. Most people want change to happen soon, that is what almost every American wants, but change is not going to happen in the near future. Change takes time, [...]