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Covering the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate was a dream come true for WUSTL student media groups.

Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.Against a backdrop of political theater, the dramatic question-and-answer session between Sen. Joseph Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin was just the first act. Act II, with its assorted cast of characters, was staged around the corner from the debate hall in the Media Filing Center.

Photo by Joe AngelesTransforming the Athletic Complex into a television studio and media center took dedication, teamwork and a tradition of doing it right.

It takes a tremendous, behind-the-scenes effort of staff and faculty to pull off a successful debate.

Photo by Joe AngelesStudent volunteers at the vice presidential debate got hands-on experience in what it takes to organize, secure and cover such a monumental event.

More than 350 people assembled at Washington University’s Public Viewing Area to express their opinions and political dissent Oct. 2 during the hours leading up to the vice presidential debate at Washington University. The area, located on the corner of Forsyth and Big Bend boulevards, was situated on the University’s Intramural Field. “We wanted to […]

What’s it like to meet the candidates? Past Student Union presidents reflect on their experiences in previous debates.

Eager debate watchers started lining up outside the 560 Music Center in University City before the doors opened at debate night for WUSTL’s first-ever off-campus, public viewing event.

Photo by Dan DonovanThe only vice presidential debate of 2008 met faculty experts’ expectations, but not their hopes that it would be more than a bumper sticker event.

Because of expanded VP debate coverage, the Record did not publish any notables this week. The Record will resume publishing its regular content, including notables, next week.