Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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November 2008 brought a historical win with Barack Obama becoming the first African-American president in America. Barack Obama wasn’t the only fresh face in the election. In August. Republican nominee John McCain announced that Alaska governor Sarah Palin would be his vice-presidential running mate. Sarah Palin received a large amount of media criticism. She was the brunt of many jokes especially on Saturday Night Live in impressions done by comedian and actress Tina Fey. There was no doubt that 2008 was going to be a very special year. Americans felt that Barack Obama would be a beacon of hope and would represent their individual needs. Oregon State University students showed their support for their candidates of choice by promoting themselves in the Memorial Union quad. One popular method of support was the O bama shirts using the OSU O and lettering to spell Obama. Some of the measures featured on the ballot were Measure 57 which increased sentencing for specific crimes, it passed, as well as Measure 54, which amends the constitution standardizing eligibility for school board elections with other state and local elections. Whether Democrat or Republican all Americans can agree that this election was the most important. Written By: Morgan Cummins