Clark Atlanta student reacts to historic election
I know this blog entry is long overdue, but I think it’s worth the wait. I had the pleasure of witnessing history from a special place on election night. I was assigned to report live at the student center on the campus of Clark Atlanta University. There were more than a thousands students on hand when we arrived that evening.
Shortly before our 11 pm newscast the race was called in favor of Barack Obama. At that very moment, the student center erupted with cheers, chants, and cries. It was like nothing I had ever seen before. I immediately called our newsroom and asked the producers to take us live. No matter who you voted for it was a historic moment that became great television. Most of the students were first time voters and for them it was a life changing experience! I took several pictures with my camera phone that night including the one in this blog.
I will always remember election night and I’m sure the students at Clark Atlanta University will too!
Adam Murphy
