In photos: Election 2008 watch parties
At the College Democrats’ watch party
Members of College Democrats kept their eyes glued to the television set as results and projections came in throughout the night. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Members of College Democrats met at President Lily Becker’s apartment for a watch party of the 2008 presidential election results. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Weinberg senior Ryan Murphy came late to the party after working as an election judge at the Parkes Hall polling station earlier that day. He handed out left over “I Voted!” stickers upon his arrival. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Weinberg senior Ryan Murphy shows off the results ticket he claimed after finishing up the day at the Parkes Hall polling station. The ticket had summaries of the results from all those who voted in that station that day. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Lily Becker’s cat, Neville (as in Longbottom from Harry Potter fame), got a sneak peek at the results ticket from Parkes Hall and was able to witness the historic night with members of College Democrats. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Neville, Lily Becker’s cat, got a front row seat to the action as seniors Ashwin Kotwal and Jesse Benck watch from the background. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Weinberg senior Ryan Murphy watches as John King, a CNN anchor, attempts to manipulate the electoral map in McCain’s favor. King ultimately fails to find a solution after realizing Obama had captured the key states to the 2008 Presidential Election. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Although she voted for Obama in the 2008 Presidential Election, School of Communications and Medill sophomore Lauren Kudsi’s heart will always belong to Hillary Clinton, who lost to Barack Obama earlier in the primaries. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
School of Communications senior Julia Kluger takes a break from the watch party to play with Lily Becker’s cat, Neville. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
McCormick senior Jesse Benck, School of Communications senior and College Democrats Co-Vice President Kaitlyn Patia and Weinberg senior Ryan Murphy crowd around a laptop to keep an eye on local races in their home states. Murphy was particularly worried about Al Franken, a democrat from Minnesota who was running for Senate. Murphy had volunteered for Franken when he was back at home this past summer. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
School of Communication senior and College Democrats Co-Vice President Julia Kluger and School of Communications and Medill sophomore Lauren Kudsi cheer after Senator Barack Obama captured Ohio, a key swing state in the 2008 Presidential Election.
College Democrats members jump out of their seats and celebrate after CNN projected Senator Barack Obama to win the 2008 Presidential Election. Several members immediately called family and friends to spread the good news. Others shed tears during this moment that will no doubt become a great moment in American history. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
School of Communications senior Kaitlyn Patia takes a break from eating her slice of pizza to applaud Mr. Barack Obama’s win in Virginia. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
Weinberg senior Ryan Murphy rests his head in his hands after learning the results of the election. Murphy, who had been up since 4 a.m. working at the polls, finally got a chance to rest. Katherine Tang / North by Northwestern
College Republicans at the NU Decides watch party
Despite the hype, few students turn out to watch the election in McCormick Auditorium. Sara Hetland / North by Northwestern
Students in Norris multi-task, watching the election while reading textbooks and checking Facebook. Sara Hetland / North by Northwestern
Stephanie Letzler and Nathaniel Zebrowski, of College Republicans, crunch numbers and offer commentary as results come in. Sara Hetland / North by Northwestern
Matthew Kmiecik, a Weinberg sophomore, reacts to news that Obama has won Ohio. Sara Hetland / North by Northwestern
Weinberg senior Nathaniel Zebrowski watches as more Congressional seats are called for the Democrats. Sara Hetland / North by Northwestern
I want to see more pictures of Lily Becker’s cat Neville.
Please.
Jeff
November 5, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I am not a member of College Republicans. Please correct!
Stephanie Letzler
November 27, 2008 at 11:32 pm