debate 2016

To the survivor in the spin room: We stand with you

The video, shared on Twitter by Kansas City journalist Christa Dubill, has been retweeted almost 13,000 times. It is one minute and 52 seconds long.

Reflections from debate chair, political journalist

Depending on who you ask, you’re likely to hear very different answers to the question “Who won the second presidential debate?” One cartoonist from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch argued it wasn’t even Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton—but Washington University.

| Senior News Editor

Op-ed Submission: How Wash. U. failed its students in hosting the debate

At the end of the day, however, I believe that the University missed a chance to turn this opportunity for publicity and self-improvement into one that could benefit the nation, and in doing so, failed to carry out its responsibilities as an institution of higher learning.

Patrick Koenig | Class of 2018

Costumes and signs from the presidential debate weekend

For many Washington University students, hosting the presidential debate on campus meant engaging in political action and discourse. But for others, it was all about the cameras.

| Senior Editor

Forum Spin Alley 2016: That was anticlimactic

Here are a few moments that had, at the very least, a short-term impact on our thoughts. We rest tonight with these prayers on our tongues and the forsaken nation on our hearts.

Forum Staff

Students engage with the political process, but the politics refuse to engage with students

If any member of the Washington University community had worries that students would not demonstrate their commitment to the political process, this weekend showed just how invested we are in voicing and developing our opinions. From watching the debate our University hosted last night, you would assume we don’t have any opinions.

Economic counselors for each candidate hold a debate and (almost) resort to personal attack

Before the candidates took to the stage last night, their economic counselors—Gene Sperling for Hillary Clinton’s campaign and Peter Navarro for Donald Trump’s campaign—participated in a debate of their own.

| Staff Writer

Art Council, Sam Fox bring student art to debate-dominated campus

It was impossible not to notice the swarms of media groups covering campus this weekend. But between the madness of students and reporters alike are seven politically informed art installations.

Frieda Curtis | Contributing Writer

Butting heads: Two CNN reporters talk with a student journalist

Political commentators Angela Rye and Kayleigh McEnany often appear on CNN to discuss their support for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, respectively. Student Life spoke with them about their experiences at Washington University and any messages they may have for students.

Michael Iannaconi | Contributing Reporter

Physics homework in Spin Alley

Behind the glitz and glamor of talk shows lies a dizzying maze of cables, monitors and recording stations.

| Staff Reporter

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