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Pawlenty drops out of GOP race

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that he is withdrawing from the 2012 Presidential Election. With the lack of sufficient support and funding, Pawlenty believed that it was best to end his campaign now.

Gay marriage: A win it or lose it topic in election?

Election 2012 blog: Obama has presented opposing views throughout the past few years about the issue of gay marriage Is it best to be honest with constituents or play the game of politics by not being direct with controversial issues

Welcome to the Election 2012 Blog!

In this blog, the Gavelier writers and I will constantly update the site with new information about the presidential candidates’ interviews, appearances with the public, and their statements on pivotal issues in order to provide a closer look into the type of president they would aspire to become.

Bin Laden considered 9/11 anniversary plot

It has been discovered that al Qaeda considered a 9/11 10th anniversary attack. Information from bin Laden’s compound was analyzed to conclude that al Qaeda was planning an attack on rail systems this upcoming anniversary of 9/11.

A look into Witness

On Apr. 30, Witness: A Journal of Social Responsibility introduced its 2nd issue to the Boston College community. It is a new journal that presents the literary and artistic work of BC students describing social injustices they have encountered.

Public service jobs becoming more popular

With the U.S. economy still recovering from the Great Recession that surfaced in 2007, there has been an influx of college students applying for public service jobs.

Former President Bush issues statement on bin Laden

Former President George Bush delivers remarks on the death of Osama bin Laden, leader of the anti-American terrorist group Al Qaeda.

Asian Pacific American History Month begins

On April 8, Boston College held the opening ceremony for the 9th Annual Asian Pacific American History Month. The purpose of this history month is to recognize the history, diversity, trials, and accomplishments of Asian Pacific Americans, which includes Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.