Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

VOTE!!!

IT'S ELECTION DAY! VOTE!
2008 Election Polling Sites

Where do I VOTE if I have registered with a campus or local address?

NOTE: Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

INDIAN QUAD RESIDENTS
Indian Quad in Seneca / Tuscarora Lobby

STATE QUAD RESIDENTS
State Quad in Whitman / Tappan Lobby

DUTCH QUAD RESIDENTS
Mailbox below 2000 – Colonial Quad in Zenger / Paine Lobby
Mailbox above 2000 – Indian Quad in Seneca / Tuscarora Lobby

COLONIAL QUAD RESIDENTS
Colonial Quad in Zenger / Paine Lobby

FREEDOM APARTMENTS RESIDENTS
Colonial Quad in Zenger / Paine Lobby

EMPIRE COMMONS RESIDENTS
Colonial Quad in Zenger / Paine Lobby

ALUMNI QUAD RESIDENTS
St Vincent’s (Old VI High School)
844 Madison Ave (corner of Ontario and Madison)

OFF CAMPUS & COMMUTER STUDENTS
Check the NYS Board of Elections website for your location.

As a service to students the UAlbany chapter of NYPIRG offers a voters helpline, Campus Center 307, (518) 442-5658.

WCDB ELECTION COVERAGE 7-11PM
90.9 FM
http://www.wcdbfm.com

Thursday, October 30, 2008

WCDB NEWS -- Thursday Oct 30, 2008

Top Stories

Sorry underage pub fans, Cagney's on Central Ave is no longer serving. (TU)
College Admins (including at UAlbany) cannot stop students from downloading copyrighted content. (eschoolnews)
New HAVA drama extends deadline for electronic voting. (TU)
A summit in Albany examines the pros and cons of random drug testing of students. (DG)
APD is looking for two suspects in an attempted murder. (TU)

In Politics

Gov. Paterson visited Washington yesterday and asked for our money back. (DN)
The Republicans have spent much more on NYS Senate races than their Dem contenders. (R D&C)

Opinion: The Washington Post on Obama's 30 minute campaign ad.

Look for a feature on safety on Halloween in Albany to appear tomorrow evening.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

WCDB NEWS -- Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

Top Stories

As the first snow falls in Albany, families statewide worry about heating their homes. (SG, TH Record)
A memorial scholarship has been established in Richard Bailey's name. (UA)
Albany Police Cheif James Tuffey assures that next years cuts to the force will not affect service. (TU)
Governor Paterson tells NY to prepare for fiscal "pain". (LA Times)

In Politics

Analysis of the response of international students on campus to the presidential candidates. (ASP)
Local poll workers are preparing for the expected onslaught next Tuesday. (TU)
Opinion on Palin, Obama, and the culture war. (WSJ)
It will be hard to escape Barack Obama on television tonight. (AP)

Report on last night's third safety forum with university officials following the murder of Richard Bailey later today.

Monday, October 27, 2008

WCDB NEWS -- Monday Oct 27, 2008

Top Stories

UAlbany spirit dampened by weather and safety concerns on homecoming weekend. (WNYT)

A 20 year old man was stabbed walking out of Micheal's on Saturday morning. (TR)

Commentary regarding the recent rash of violence in town and strategies to end it. (TU)

In Politics

In yet another thrilling New York State scandal, top gubernatorial aide Charles O'Byrne has resigned. No hookers this time, just $300,000 in unpaid taxes. (TU)

Concerned Manhattan millionaires have convinced Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver they can't afford to pay higher taxes in this economic climate. (NY POST)

A new report shows how the hyper-partisan NY State Legislature disenfranchises minority party legislators, and therefore their constitients as well. (TH Record)

Later Today

Barack Obama is expected to introduce his clincher speech in Ohio.

I'll be covering the second UAlbany "safety forum" at 7 PM in the Alumni Quad Movie Room in Alden Hall. I'll write up a report after the meeting here, but I hope to see a lot of off-campus students in attendence.


Tuesday, October 21, 2008

WCDB NEWS -- Tuesday October 21, 2008

Top Stories:

A SUNY Albany student has been shot and is on life support at AMC. (Newsday)

UPD Email
Subject: UAlbany Alert Regarding Off-Campus Incident
Dear UAlbany Faculty, Students and Staff:
Albany Police reported to UPD that a UAlbany student was shot around 11:30 pm on Monday evening, October 20, 2008 in the vicinity of Lake St. and Yates St. in the City of Albany. The assailant is unknown at this time and Albany Police are working diligently on this investigation.
The UAlbany student is in critical condition in a local hospital. Please keep this student in your thoughts and prayers. We will update you with further information as soon as it becomes available.
J. Frank Wiley
Chief of Police

Look for updates to this story throughout the day.

Obama's youth polling numbers far surpass Kerry's in '04. (Washington Post)
Buffalo News editorial on why debates are important to the election process. (BN)
Family Guy depicts McCain and Palin as Nazis. (DN)