tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726608444143565242011-04-21T13:53:43.139-04:00This is the blog home of The Trianlge, Drexel Univesity's Independent Student Newspaper. With so much news floating around with the debate, The Triangle can't always wait to get it in the print edition. Our web site: http://www.thetriangle.org will still be The Triangle's online home however this blog will push breaking updates or follows up on debate related stories.The Triangle Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12985925074906147004noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772660844414356524.post-20754212226238273992007-10-31T01:06:00.000-04:002007-10-31T01:52:01.868-04:00

The Democratic presidential debate at Drexel University has ended, the candidates have left the Main Building but The Triangle's Debate Team stays hard at work.This blog needs some sleep, but our web site is just waking up. Stay tuned to www.thetriangle.org for full articles of today's coverage.Clinton, Obama and Matthews include some of the notables from today's events, however the staff that

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Moderator Brian Williams wasted no time in addressing one of the debate's hot topics. Within 30 seconds, Barack Obama was comparing his and Hillary Clinton's campaigns to a battle between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed. So far, the focus of the debate has been Senator Clinton vs. The Others. Topics have included the continued war in Iraq and the potential war in Iran. The Others, led by Obama

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A large group of protesters made their way to the steps of Drexel's Main Building at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday carrying burning torches while chanting slogans on topics ranging from health care to ending the Iraq war.Although some yelling matches erupted between protesters and campaign supports the event was mostly peaceful.No arrests have been made at the debate and as many 500 people were

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Sen. Mike Gravel will be using a TiVo to pause and comment on the Drexel Democratic debate at World Cafe Live, according to Gravel campaign sources.Gravel has called his removal from the debate "corporate censorship" under an "Urgent Message" on his campaign web site.Sources involved with the Drexel debate have said the Pennsylvania State Police are monitoring reports of a planned Gravel rally

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DNC Chairman Howard Dean spoke to a group of college journalists in Drexel University’s Main Building at 4 p.m. Tuesday.Dean said he gave the college generation an “A” for their political involvement and pointed to the Internet as a rallying point for activism.Dean called the right wing media, especially Fox News, “hatemongers” and said people should “vote with their feet” and switch off these

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Chris Matthews met with students at 11 a.m. in the Bossone building for a book signing and question-and-answer sessions. Drexel student Rachel Semigran questioned the role of the news media plays in promoting the campaigns. Matthews defended the media, saying it only reflects what Americans believe.Mathews said “This is one of those change elections, people want to go to a different place.”It’s

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"Does anyone have a ticket to the debate? I'll vote for you! No, this is not a Halloween costume," were the words on Drexel freshman Tyler Piecara's handmade cardboard sign as he roamed the Korman Quad. Good thing he happened to cross paths with Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. "Just remind me that you are the guy with the sign- I'll remember," said Rendell. Dean of students Dave Ruth and John

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Get your debate related news fix:http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/news_breaking/20071030_Drexel_cramming_to_ace_debate_preps.htmlhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18296908/Stay tunned to http://www.thetriangle.org for full reports from around campus before and after the debate.

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Only a few more hours until the candidates get here! Tomorrow:100 Drexel students will watch the debate in the Main Auditorium at Drexel350 students will be seated in Mandell TheatreEach of the 7 candidates has an entourage of 10-12 The Mayor and Governor are also expected to attendThe numbers our courtesy of student body president Jeff Gardosh. Most seats went to the DNC and MSNBC.And don't

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Workers scale Disque Hall to post a Drexel University banner early Monday morning. This is one of many projects underway around campus to prepare for the Oct 30 Democratic presidential primary debate.Photographer: Noah Cohen

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Photographer: Evan Rosen

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On debate day, approximately 100 reporters will be on campus looking to interview students. Remember that what you say may be published, so stay alert and say what you mean. If you want to have your voice heard by the media, these are some good places to start:Behrakis Grand HallCreese Student CenterChestnut StreetMandell TheaterMain BuildingPlease note: Many of these locations will be closed to

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Here are the events on campus according to Drexel's University Relations:5 p.m., 7 p.m., 11 p.m.: Hardball with Chris Matthews , live from Drexel's Quad9 p.m.: Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate, Main Building Auditorium (ticketed event) Student Watch Party, Mandell Theater Large-Screen Viewing of the Debate, The Quad (open to the public)

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Open-vote is now live for Drexel: http://drexel.open-vote.com/polls/341?results=trueSo far, it looks like Obama is in the lead for Drexel voters with 46 percent of Open-voters reporting they would vote for Obama today. (as of this posting)For more info on Open-vote click below:http://media.www.thetriangle.org/media/storage/paper689/news/2007/10/19/News/Student.Polling.Forum.To.Arrive.On.Campus-

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The Triangle has entered the Blogosphere This blog will provide updates, images and other reports on the Democratic primary debate at Drexel University.

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