On Tuesday, Jan. 20, President-elect Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the nation’s 44th president.
The inauguration, which will be carried live at noon by nearly every broadcast and cable news network, is of varying importance to students and faculty on campus.
Sophomore Democrat Derek Maxey said that he “definitely intends to watch the inauguration.”
In contrast, junior Sarah Tomek said she will not be watching the event.
“I’m a Republican,” she said.
Psychology professor Milt Hakel plans to attend the inauguration in person.
According to Wood County Democratic Party Chair Mike Zickar, a number of people are planning to gather at the Cla-Zel theater to watch the event. Zickar said the gathering is open to the public, and there will be a cash bar for refreshments. The theater will open at 11 a.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m. or until “the crowd dies down,” said Zickar.
For students in class during the actual inauguration, a number of networks intend to replay the event Tuesday evening.
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