Yes We Can!
Lunden Gillespie
Issue date: 11/12/08 Section: News
Not only is November 5th, 2008 a day that will forever be a part of history, but it is also an example of how education coincides change.
In sociology classes, students address issues such as race, gender, class, and how there is an idea of what is normal, and what is accepted. Barack Obama's race was a topic of discussion at many different times throughout his campaign, but this win signifies more than just race. It signifies the voices of those who agree that the president-elect is the best fit for the job.
For all of those people who were told that they could not do something or be something that they dreamt of because of their race, gender, class, sexuality, etc., the outcome of the election gave them hope. The outcome of the election signifies that people are more willing to blur the lines that separate Americans into categories instead of viewing us as equal citizens.
During this year's election, college students have participated in record numbers. Students traveled back to their home states, stood in long lines, picked up absentee ballots from the Lane Center, or downloaded them online. This was all in effort to make sure that their voices were heard.
"It was shocking how much student involvement occurred right here on campus," said Ellen Grohman of the music department.
After "President-elect Barack Obama" flashed across the T.V. screen, Frostburg students for Obama celebrated outside of Cumberland Hall, some crying tears of joy, others in complete shock.
People all over the world have been following the election, and news of the first African American president delighted some while it saddened others. Parents in Kenya named babies born within the last couple of days both Barack and Michelle in hopes that they too would follow in his footsteps and make their country proud. Kenya also deemed November 4th, Barack Obama Day, which was filled with celebration and joy that someone akin to them could go on and become president of the United States.
In sociology classes, students address issues such as race, gender, class, and how there is an idea of what is normal, and what is accepted. Barack Obama's race was a topic of discussion at many different times throughout his campaign, but this win signifies more than just race. It signifies the voices of those who agree that the president-elect is the best fit for the job.
For all of those people who were told that they could not do something or be something that they dreamt of because of their race, gender, class, sexuality, etc., the outcome of the election gave them hope. The outcome of the election signifies that people are more willing to blur the lines that separate Americans into categories instead of viewing us as equal citizens.
During this year's election, college students have participated in record numbers. Students traveled back to their home states, stood in long lines, picked up absentee ballots from the Lane Center, or downloaded them online. This was all in effort to make sure that their voices were heard.
"It was shocking how much student involvement occurred right here on campus," said Ellen Grohman of the music department.
After "President-elect Barack Obama" flashed across the T.V. screen, Frostburg students for Obama celebrated outside of Cumberland Hall, some crying tears of joy, others in complete shock.
People all over the world have been following the election, and news of the first African American president delighted some while it saddened others. Parents in Kenya named babies born within the last couple of days both Barack and Michelle in hopes that they too would follow in his footsteps and make their country proud. Kenya also deemed November 4th, Barack Obama Day, which was filled with celebration and joy that someone akin to them could go on and become president of the United States.
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