Category: Students

Vicki Mery, a government major at the University of Texas, was on her way to a Hillary rally outside of the debate venue earlier today. A member of Students for Hillary, Mery admits that Obama has a more organized and vociferous presence on campus, but thinks this belies Hillary’s silent majority of support.

Appealing to the large Latino vote in Texas, the Obama campaign has placed banners touting his trademark phrase “Yes We Can” in Spanish around Austin. It is expected that control of the Latino vote will be a major deciding factor in the outcome of the March 4th Texas primary.

Security is tight at the debate in Austin. K-9 police patrol the metal barricades that cordon off the press zone. After waiting in line for nearly 30 minutes I was turned away at the initial checkpoint that leads to the checkpoint to get a press pass.

Eight hours before the debate is set to begin students from the University of Texas are gathering to support their chosen candidate. Nathan Seitzman, a dual liberal arts-business major and member of Students for Barack Obama, feels confident that Austin will back Obama. Seitzman claimed, “It’s three to one for Obama on campus.

Media broadcast trucks line up outside of the University of Texas Recreational Center- the venue for tonight’s debate.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama square off in Austin, Texas tonight. The two contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination are participating in a debate at the University of Texas at 7pm CST.

If there’s one thing we’re not short on at the Clinton School, it’s sports fans. Many of our students come from across the Southeast and the nation, and they all bring their allegiances with them.