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After Dark Performs on CBS Early Show Washington University's acapella group sings "I got a crush on Biden/Palin" Oct. 2, 2008 -- The CBS Early Show kicked off debate day with a live broadcast from Holmes Lounge at Washington University in St. Louis. WUSTL's acapella group After Dark helped get things rolling with two original songs. Watch a video of the performance.

Flashback to 1952? For all the talk of change, the candidates and campaigns are similar to elections throughout the years, says history and culture expert Sept. 26, 2008 -- Kastor Download "These are unprecedented candidates in an unusual election year, but what's striking is how these candidates are positioning themselves and describing themselves in ways very similar to previous presidential candidates, and in ways that are very typical of their parties," says Peter Kastor, Ph.D., history and American culture studies professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

U.S. health care system headed for perfect storm Number of uninsured, rising costs, long term care and an aging population could force a major system overhaul, says leading health economist Sept. 12, 2008 -- McBride "We are headed into a time when a confluence of changes are going to lead to a perfect storm, making us finally realize that our health care system needs a major overhaul," says Timothy D. McBride, Ph.D., leading health economist and professor of social work. McBride is available to discuss candidates' health care plans and universal health care.

Social Security vs. Medicare Despite all the attention paid to Social Security, it's a minor problem compared to Medicare, says leading health economist Sept. 12, 2008 -- McBride "The problems with Social Security can be solved easily compared to those of Medicare," says Timothy McBride, leading health economist and associate dean for public health. "Social Security can be fixed right now, although most people don't want to solve it with tax hikes. We cannot solve Medicare as easily. Medicare is in a serious crisis relative to Social Security," he says. McBride is available to discuss Social Security and Medicare.

Take a Stand Rally Event highlighted student groups involved in social change Sept. 8, 2008 -- The Take a Stand Rally, encouraging students to be advocates for social change, was held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Danforth University Center courtyard. More than 20 student groups involved in election issues, politics and voting will presented and discussed what they do.

Washington University in St. Louis selected to host the 2008 vice presidential debate Full article June 26, 2008 -- Washington University in St. Louis will host the 2008 vice presidential debate, scheduled for 8 p.m. CDT on Oct. 2, 2008, according to an announcement made by Paul G. Kirk Jr. and Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., co-chairmen of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). The debate will focus on both domestic and foreign policy and will be administered by a single moderator.

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