Arts Perspective Number 2

I worked in the newsroom tonight. It was hectic. It was ultimately one of the craziest nights I have ever had. It was a joy to work with and alongside so many great reporters. Will McGuiness is one hell of a man. Joe Meloni works hard, and after him saying how much he hated politics for the past month, that he doesn't follow it, it was all a lie. He knew a lot and kept us up to date (sadly watching CNN and not Brian Williams on NBC). But walking through the Campus Center

( up to the Student Union and seeing all those student groups watching along side one another a historic election-no matter the result.Earthfoods pizza is great.) Tim never got back to me about Ben and Jerry's, must have been one hell of a line.

Interviewing a few people in the Student Union was interesting as well. People were excited, and having a great time. Student groups sitting side by side, working with one another. I took a photo of Will reporting. It is exactly what the news department did tonight to give the people at UMass a local angle for this historic event. I am happy to have been apart of it. Even if my contribution was listening to a lead, making commentary, taking a few photos that won't be used, and thinking of ways to update this damn blog with an arts perspective....but I can't so I am not trying.

Obama's speech was moving, but until the end felt bland. McCain for the first time really impressed me with his speaking abilities. He stuck to his guns, and worked so hard at his attempt to the presidency. His speech tonight was the best of the race, sadly to late.

Obama's use of the Lincoln quote was the highlight of the night though. Check out the end of "American History X" (oh yeah arts angle) to hear some more of it. Or look it up online. The Internet gives you those types of options.

Have a great night, and a great day.

-Kevin Koczwara (Assistant Arts Editor)