2008 Woodie Awards
As word spread through the Wildcat Den that "7th Heaven" star David Gallagher and "The OC"'s Benjamin McKenzie had arrived, the crowd became visibly excited Monday afternoon. "One more day! One more day!" was chanted by some in the room. Though short-lived, " Bush is scary, we want Kerry!" could also be heard above the din.
From her black messenger bag, Pia Carusone pulled out 750 cards signed by people on campus pledging to register and vote. Stickers of the America Coming Together (ACT) association were proudly affixed onto the flap of her bag promoting an air of political activism.
It seems that most students at UNH have an interest in this election and voting in general. While many people aged 18-24 don't vote, it appears that UNH students are breaking the mold. According to Alynna Lyon, assistant professor of international politics, UNH is "interesting and unique" when it comes to the amount of attention paid to the election and politics in general.
TNH: How long have you served as state senator? Estabrook: I have just completed my first two-year term as state senator. Before that I served three two-year terms as a state representative from Durham. TNH: What did you do prior to serving in the N.H.
While most UNH students are at the MUB checking their mailboxes, eating and socializing, sophomore Nick Christiansen is promoting politics. He's spending nearly every day sitting behind a folding table decorated with red, white and blue stacks of pamphlets and posters.
In a speech laced with attacks on President Bush's current "inadequate" environmental policies, Carl Pope, the executive director of the Sierra Club, emphasized to students gathered in the MUB on Monday that this November's election could be the most important of his and their lives.
All over campus there have been many people voicing their opinions about this year's election, including students who can't vote. International student Munevver Cavusoglu, 19, from Turkey, is one example. Although she can't vote, she still has a concern for the outcome of the election.
All over campus there have been many people voicing their opinions about this year's election, including students who can't vote. International student Munevver Cavusoglu, 19, from Turkey, is one example. Although she can't vote, she still has a concern for the outcome of the election.
Emilie Talpin, a graduate student, wears a Kerry/Edwards sticker proudly on her long-sleeve T-shirt. She talks eagerly and rapidly about the upcoming election, and has worked in the Kerry/Edwards office in Dover, canvassing and urging students to get out on Election Day and vote.
The Web site opens with a misty photograph of a billowing American flag and the statement, "Because blood is thinner than oil!" Bold italics tell the site's visitors, "please, don't vote for our cousin!" Their cousin is President Bush. Seven of Bush's second cousins have created a Web site, www.bushrelativesforkerry.com
