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OBAMA CLAIMS VICTORY THE STUDENTS REACT Donnell Williamson \ssociate Campus New s Editor donncllw illiamsonji C" \ alioo.com " loniglu. in this election, you, the American people, reminded us that while our road has been hard, w hile our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up. we have lought our w ay back and w e know in our hearts that lor the l tnited Slates of America, the best is vet to come," stated the re elected President of the United States, Barack l >bama. I'he moment that CNN projected Obama with a successful reelect ion, there was a resonating roar of excitement in the Atlanta l hiiversitv (’enter (Al 1C). There was a picture, status or tweel of President ()bama on even social network. Many students were excited as thev felt as if their hard work had paid off. Not everyone shared this sentiment however. “1 attended the Spelman watch parly." senior economies major Ryan Maeauley stilted. "|I tell| quite indifferent; his record isn't the best and I don’t have too many high ex pcctations for him." I hc issue for many people is the President’s track record. There are not too mam people that fee I as if he has done much in his lirsl term. "1 le needs to improve the economy. lirst." Maeauley says. "I le also needs to work on actual I v bringing peace to the Middle I vast. stop the American policy of in terterenee, and mend relations w ith Cuba. I le should also consider on expanding trade agreements with the developing world.” Spelman, Chirk Atlanta and Morehouse held watch parties in order to support both candidates. They all provided food and a good environment for people to watch and hav e a supportiv e, but scholarly discussion on why they support either candidate. With reports emphasizing the role of the youth and Black vote, the voter aware ness and registration efforts of organizations like the Morehouse chapter of the Na tional \ssociation for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Morehouse. Spelman and Clark Atlanta Student Government Association’s (SGAs) were integral. Once again, the AUC has played a significant role in helping to determine the President of the l ’nited States. CONTINUES ON PAGE 2 ► ELECTION RESULTS BARACK OBAMA POPULAR VOTE: 59725608 ELECTORAL VOTE: 303 MITT ROMNEY POPULAR VOTE: 57098650 ELECTORAL VOTE: 206 POLITIHOUSE TOP 14 MOST EPIC MOMENTS OF 2012 CAMPAIGN SEASON THE SWIFT EFFECT PAGE 2 PAGE 6 PAGE 11 THE MOREHOUSE COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAM PAGE 12 WWW.THEMAROONTIGER.COM Recycle The Maroon Tiger NOVEMBER 8 - 14, 20 12