Students rejoice after historical president win
Tiffany Williams
Copy Desk Chief
Issue date: 11/5/08 Section: Election Issue
Cheers rang and tears flowed as hundreds of students marched throughout TSU's campus shouting Obama's name, just minutes after U.S. Senator Barack Obama was projected as the next president of the United States.
Starting on the first floor of the Floyd-Payne Campus Center, traveling to the library and Hale Hall, and chanting through campus to settle in the Amphitheater, students marched in unison and embraced what many call a historic day.
"I am so happy, Obama won!" one girl shouted, as others followed, clapping and running.
Some began popping balloons, tearing down posters and knocking over trashcans, while others simply marched and cheered.
One student fired four gunshots, causing several students to run for cover.
TSU police shut the activities down by making everyone disburse around 11 p.m.
Many students proceeded to Jefferson Street to finish celebrating, marching to Fisk University to continue the festivities.
"It's Homecoming, part two," a marcher was heard saying.
Starting on the first floor of the Floyd-Payne Campus Center, traveling to the library and Hale Hall, and chanting through campus to settle in the Amphitheater, students marched in unison and embraced what many call a historic day.
"I am so happy, Obama won!" one girl shouted, as others followed, clapping and running.
Some began popping balloons, tearing down posters and knocking over trashcans, while others simply marched and cheered.
One student fired four gunshots, causing several students to run for cover.
TSU police shut the activities down by making everyone disburse around 11 p.m.
Many students proceeded to Jefferson Street to finish celebrating, marching to Fisk University to continue the festivities.
"It's Homecoming, part two," a marcher was heard saying.
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posted 11/05/08 @ 9:01 AM CST
Shots fired, trashcans kicked over, etc.... when Obama wins? That's a great way to act. I would not have wanted to be outside on campus if McCain would have won. (Continued…)
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