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History’s Witnesses: Black students, professors react to Obama victory

November 12, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Disbelief. Joy. Trepidation. Inspiration. Hope. A myriad of emotions overcame members of the ACU community when Barack Obama was elected President, but regardless of when, where or how they heard the news, several black students and faculty members at ACU said they were proud to be witnesses to history - the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Politics

Video: Abilene Democratic Election Watch Party

November 12, 2008 by Brandon Tripp

Several Abilene residents got together on election night to watch as the electoral votes were distributed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG7eqF5VG4Y Reporting and videography by Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

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Video: ACU Election Watch Party

November 12, 2008 by Farron Salley

Several ACU students gathered in the Campus Center and the World Famous Bean to watch as the Presidential Election unfolded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOy9ZABpiRE Reporting and videography by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Abilene Democratic Election Watch Party

November 11, 2008 by Brandon Tripp

Several Abilene residents got together on election night to watch as the electoral votes were distributed. Reporting and videography by Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

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ACU Election Watch Party

November 11, 2008 by Farron Salley

Several ACU students gathered in the Campus Center and the World Famous Bean to watch as the Presidential Election unfolded. Reporting and videography by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Election 2008

Video: ACU Students React to Election Results

November 9, 2008 by Devin Anderson

ACU student's react to the 2008 election results after Senator Barack Obama was announced as the president-elect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A75Xoikgmyw Reporting and videography by Devin Anderson ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Barack Obama, Election 2008

Video: Abilene Republican HQ Viewing Party

November 9, 2008 by Cody Veteto

Abilene Republican Headquarters held a viewing party the night of the election. Taylor County representatives and many spectators enjoyed a get together on the historical night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl2OEWmVCaM Reporting and videography by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

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ACU Students React to Election Results

November 8, 2008 by Devin Anderson

ACU student's react to the 2008 election results after Senator Barack Obama was announced as the president-elect. Reporting and videography by Devin Anderson ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Barack Obama, Election 2008

Abilene Republican HQ Viewing Party

November 8, 2008 by Cody Veteto

Abilene Republican Headquarters held a viewing party the night of the election. Taylor County representatives and many spectators enjoyed a get together on the historical night. Reporting and videography by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Election 2008

Obama’s election offers hope for scarred nation

November 7, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Beginning Jan. 20, 2008 President Barack Hussein Obama will lead the United States of America in an office blocks away from where slaves were once chained, displayed and sold. He will be the Commander-in-Chief of a military that did not officially integrate until 1948. He will sponsor dinners and events that ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Politics

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