Congeniality Wins at University Presidential Debate Watch
Officers from The University of Scranton’s Political Science Club, College Democrats and College Republicans warmly welcomed the 100-plus students who attended the Presidential Debate Watch, which they jointly hosted in the PNC Auditorium of the Loyola Science Center on campus. From left: Carson M. Bushta, vice president for the Political Science Club, who is a political science major from Archbald; Mark C. Roman, treasurer for the Political Science Club, who is a political science major from Williamsport; Chelsea C. Curran, president for the Political Science Club, who is a political science major from Jamison (front); Jackson X. Morris, secretary for the Political Science Club, who is a political science major from Lincoln University; Philip S. Huffman, treasurer for the College Republicans, who is a international studies major from Scranton; Therese J. Shimkus, president for the College Republicans, who is a history major from Scranton; Brigid R. Carlin, president for the College Democrats, who is a political science and economics double major from Portsmouth, Rhode Island; Emily R. Carey, secretary for the College Democrats, who is a public policy and service and philosophy double major from Monroe Township, New Jersey; and Grace V. Lennox, vice president for the College Democrats, who is a political science major from Peckville.Students from the Political Science Club, College Democrats and College Republicans jointly hosted a Debate Watch for the presidential candidates on campus Sept. 10. More than 100 students – republicans, democrats and independents – attended the event.
Students were encouraged to vote for the candidate of their choice. It was the vote – or expression of their voice – that was emphasized at the event. The event was marked by an incredible sense of congeniality, community and respect, even though political opinions of those attending differed.
Reporters from WNEP-TV and the Scranton Times-Tribune covered the Debate Watch and interviewed students in attendance, including officers of the University clubs hosting the event.
