St. John’s students watch historic election results

After months of forums, debates, and voter registration drives, St. John’s University concluded their “Participate in 08” campaign with an Election Watch Party held on the school’s Queens campus.
Supporters of both Republican and Democratic parties came together and witnessed the historic event.
Ian Rivera, communications director of the College Democrats was one of the first people to arrive at Council Hall to watch the event.
“I feel encouraged,” he said as he watched students walk through the door. “I think it’s going to be a very good night for the Democrats.” This was the consensus of most of the Obama supporters who attended the Election Watch Party.
Members of both party organizations sat together at one table talking among each other about what the future may hold.
“I’m excited to see what happens. Right now, it’s anyone’s game. It will be interesting to see what will happen,” said Marguerite Spyreas, treasurer of the College Republicans, early on in the night.
Even students who did not announce which candidate they voted for had a lot to say.
“It’s definitely a historical time either way you look at it. We could have either the first minority president or the first woman vice president. It’s historical for all of America,” said student Matt Gavin.
As the night continued, and polls began to lean more toward Senator Barack Obama, student Democrats became confident that Obama would be America’s next leader.
“I’m feeling pretty good right now. I voted for Barack Obama. At this point I don’t think Senator McCain has a chance,” Conner Reddy said as Obama won another state.
Vice President for Government Relations at St. John’s University Brian Browne thanked all of the students and faculty who participated in “Participate in 08” along with the students who voted and became a part in this historic event.