Student journalists cover news ‘on the world stage’

Student journalists cover news ‘on the world stage’
While reporting live from a presidential debate may seem a daunting challenge for a student journalist, the students from Student Life, WUPR and WUTV seem to have it covered, bringing creative approaches, fresh angles, and a remarkable enthusiasm to their efforts.

Ready for our close-up

Ready for our close-up
A supporting cast of student volunteers, local police officers, vendors, student audience members and WashU staff are playing important roles in this historic debate.

You want numbers? We got ’em

You want numbers? We got ’em
Hosting a presidential debate requires a lot of … well, everything. Here is a look at what it takes (so far) to make sure one of the most important events in the presidential election season goes off without a hitch.

If food choices decided the debate

If food choices decided the debate
Who doesn’t love food? Campus food service Bon Appetit and the WashU chapter of Spoon University have planned debate-themed food choices for students.

Here come the media

Here come the media
This year, students again will have multiple opportunities to appear as extras on national broadcasts when the national media descend upon the Danforth Campus on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9.

Brookings Hall lit up for presidential debate

Brookings Hall lit up for presidential debate
Hundreds celebrated the start of Debate Week at Washington University in St. Louis Saturday night with the lighting of iconic Brookings Hall on the Danforth Campus.

IN THE NEWS

Budweiser Clydesdales make appearance at Washington U ahead of debate
St. Louis Business Journal
October 7, 2016

Excitement building ahead of Wash U debate
KSDK-TV
October 7, 2016

Washington U. debate prep: By the numbers
St. Louis Business Journal
October 8, 2016

Presidential Debate at Washington University
Joe Madison Show
October 4, 2016

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