Nevada turns blue

This photo of student Johnell Cropper, as she reflected on the enormous challenges facing the next president of the U.S., was taken by journalism student Heather Horn during an election celebration of the Black Student Organization on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

Heather was part of a team of students and faculty from the Reynolds School of Journalism who turned a computer lab into an impromptu working newsroom for election night 2008.

A makeshift live audio show materialized in one corner of the newsroom, while faculty edited stories and kept an eye on the T.V. beaming through a  computer projector in another corner. Four video teams checked out election parties and individual reporters scattered across campus and city to report on the historic election. This web site displays the products of an energetic evening of reporting, producing and publishing.

Now, the day after, a new assignment begins. We will continue to experiment with our journalism in response to the many challenges in our profession. We appreciate hearing your feedback and suggestions: journalism@unr.edu.

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Campus

Students struggle to vote from Chile

Kelly Peyton, a 20-year-old art major at the University of Nevada, Reno, was eager to vote in her first election. She sent in for her absentee ballot on Aug. 25,... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | 54 Comments


Voting

Young voters ‘had a huge impact’

Sen. Barack Obama won the presidency Tuesday night, and the University of Nevada, Reno may have played a role in that win. “Young voters and students in Nevada... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | 3 Comments


Video News

Dawn and Jimmy Gibbons Talk Reform for Republican Politics

The Nevada First Lady and her son are convinced that the youth vote is what gave Barack Obama the election. They now talk to the Reynolds School of Journalism about... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | 14 Comments


Local

Video from the Democratic celebration party

Young graduates cheer after Obama took a major lead in electoral votes. Reported by Blaine Dugan and Ashley Hess    Young graduates: Play Now | Play in... Read more »

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National

Young Republicans not surprised by outcome

The room fell silent at 8 p.m. in the convention center at the Eldorado Hotel Casino in Reno, when four television screens flashed “Obama elected president.” Supporters... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | 10 Comments