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Election
Last Tuesday will go down as a historic moment in American history with the election of the first African-American president, Barack Obama. The elections saw a huge turnout from citizens across the country, including voters in New Hampshire.
According to CNN Election Center 2008, the Democrats swept the race in New Hampshire.…
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Bob Barr visits campus
The Dynamic Duo, hosted by political analysts Eric Jackman and Justin Martell, had a special guest October 21st. Libertarian Presidential Candidate Bob Barr journeyed up to the Rindge campus for an interview on their show. During the show Bob Barr discussed his position on hot issues in the election.…
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Meningitis contracted at PierceShould Students be Worried?
Meningitis in both bacterial and viral form may start like any other head cold; however, the result of having one over the other is significant.
Catching the viral form of meningitis is 'like hitting the lottery ticket,' says Meg Kelly, a nurse in Health Center, and it is the less dangerous of the two.…
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Stars Shine on Democrats
Franklin Pierce students and faculty packed into the Cheshire community room this afternoon to hear from celebrity supporters, including Kal Penn and Sarah Leigh Becker, on the importance of the student vote and why they should vote democrat this election.…
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Cheerleading program back to form
Molly Buccini
"I have seen this cheer program grow so much in the past three years! It's great!" said Christine Richmond co-captain of the cheerleading team. The cheerleading team has made great strides this year in participation and making themselves known as a club sport on campus.…
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Obama wins!Elected America's first African-American President
The people have spoken. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the nation's first African-American president. Obama became America's 44th president by receiving 364 electoral votes compared to his Republican opponent John McCain who received 162.
On November 4, there were a record number of voters who came to the polling boots to elect the next president of the United States in what was one of the most anticipated presidential elections of all time.…
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Franklin Pierce chooses their President
The results are in! Over the course of the last year and months, we Americans have seen the significance of our free choice dominate and speak out like never before. We have witnessed politicians strive relentlessly to gain the approval of the American people and we have seen a colossal shift in our society.…
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NEASC exit report "provided no suprises"
On October 26-29, eight faculty/staff from The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) visited the Rindge campus as a part of Franklin Pierce University's re-accreditation process.
In a follow-up session with students and faculty on October 31st, President Dr.…
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