The 2008 Conventions

'I Support Barack Obama'

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:40:17 -0700

College students attending this year's Democratic National Convention explain why they are excited by the candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama, who was officially nominated as the party's presidential candidate this week.

'I Support John McCain'

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:45:54 -0700

College students attending this year's Republican National Convention explain why they support the candidacy of Sen. John McCain, who was officially nominated as the party's presidential candidate this week.

'I Support Ron Paul'

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:46:23 -0700

Thousands of supporters of Ron Paul, a Republican congressman from Texas, flocked to the Twin Cities for a gathering held during the Republican National Convention.

College Democrats Cheer 'Unity'

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:50:41 -0700

When Hillary Clinton called an end to the roll-call vote to officially nominate Barack Obama as the Democrats' candidate for president, college students attending the Democratic National Convention celebrated.

Signing the Speeches

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:47:26 -0700

Students from North Central University, in Minneapolis, provided sign-language translation throughout the Republican National Convention alongside their professor, a seasoned interpreter.