Stacey May
Over 212 Students, 200 shirts, and 20 pizzas later, a new President was elected. Student Life, Republican Club, and SGA all worked together to host an awesome election watch party for the Mount students.
When asked about the event, Chole Knill, the office coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement and Belonging said, “I think it’s really great. Our purpose was to celebrate first time voters, especially having young college students have a place to come and celebrate their first time voting. [Our goal was to] create a safe atmosphere for everyone to come and discuss the election tonight.”
Knill also stated, “We just appreciate students coming and using their voice and civic duty to get out there and vote. We were just surprised with the overall excitement; we didn’t expect as big of a turnout.”
Andrea Cabrera, the graduate coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement and Belonging, shared the same sentiment. “It turned out very well, we didn’t know what to expect, but it’s been good so far.”
Anthony Silvestri (C’27), President of the Republican Club, said, “I think it’s a really good event turn out. I know the Mount Republicans advertised, and a lot of people showed up. It’s fun—it's nerve racking.”
Jenna Scalia (C’25), Secretary of the Republican Club, shared, “I thought people were going to get uncomfortable about the politics of everything, but I love how everybody is ‘Team USA.’ Whatever happens, happens. There is not anyone fighting or going back and forth. Just praying that the best candidate wins and praying for that candidate to lead our country to a brighter path.”
Lots of students enjoyed the event as well. Ross Butler (C’25) stated, “It’s great, there’s a lot of good food here, a lot of differing opinions. I get to meet some new students here tonight—it’s fun.”
Annika Bangura (C’26) shared, “It’s a good place to spend with friends and community to watch this country develop.”
Sadef Sharifi (C’28) was very enthusiastic about the watch party; “I am absolutely excited to see who is going to win right now. I respect both of them, but I hope Kamala Harris is going to win. A lot of her policies are matching what I want, [especially] as a person who has immigrated to the U.S.”
Katherine Nieto (C’28) said, “It’s great, I’m literally on the edge of my seat right now. It’s getting tied.” When asked what she predicted, Neito said, “I had a feeling that Kamala was going to get most of the Electoral College by now, but she’s losing, so now I have a feeling like it’s 2016 all over again.”
Fay Harris (C’28) shared that same feeling; “I’m getting anxious, because I voted for all Democrat, and it’s neck and neck, so I really don’t know.”
Drew Beabout (C’28) shared, “I think the turnout was really good, I like the lights and the theme and everything. Unfortunately, I was not here for the food, that probably would make this a little more enjoyable, but honestly besides that I think it's a good event. I like how there’s a lot of people here, that makes it fun.”
Caroline Watson (C’28) said, “I think emotions are running high, tensions are running high. But overall, I think it’s a good opportunity to bring people together.”
Nicole Campos Villaran (C’26) also appreciated the community the event brought forth. “Everybody is coming together, even though everyone is different parties, we all kind of look out for each other, in a good way.”
Thanks to the many organizations who put on this great event that allowed the Mount community to be unified. From George W. Bush; “We vote not because we’re liberal or conservative, but because we’re American citizens, and that is our responsibility.”
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