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Oct. 15, 2004 Vol. 29, No. 10 There is no Washington People profile for the Oct. 15, 2004, Record To Current Issue March 5, 2008 Comments, story ideas E-mail the Record
				All the planning comes down to this: President Bush debates Sen. Kerry Oct. 8 at the Athletic Complex. 'Gold standard' WUSTL hosts debate Millions of Americans watched the nationally televised town-hall forum, with many more millions tuning in worldwide. Enormous effort transforms Athletic Complex A host of workers installed 80 high-speed computer lines and 20 video feeds, among countless other changes. Help of student volunteers critical in debate success "The students are very excited," says volunteer coordinator Elizabeth Lukas. "They've been so good. They just jump right in." More than 1,500 journalists descend on University Just like the 1992 and 2000 debates hosted by the University, the Recreational Gym served as the media filing center. Faculty weigh in on issues discussed, or not Nine faculty members give their opinions regarding what they heard, or didn't hear, during the second presidential debate. Excitement rules at University's remote viewing sites Many students joined friends in the common rooms of their residence houses or at one of the University's eight remote sites. Alums back in the classroom for faculty analysis Nearly 600 invited alumni and guests heard pre-debate thoughts and post-debate analysis.				Bush, Kerry tangle on an array of issues The candidates butted heads issues including foreign policy, national security, the economy and deficits, health care and stem-cell research. 'Truly amazing': Student-lottery winners see debate live 183 received lottery tickets to witness the historic event — more than each of the two previous debates hosted by the University. Successful debate starts with a team effort It takes the efforts of the entire University community working together to make an event like a presidential debate a success. Debate photo galleries Debate week was an exciting time; check out the sights from around the University. Debate photo Gallery One Debate photo Gallery Two Security plan comes off without a hitch Police Chief Strom: "There was really nothing that happened that we had not anticipated or felt we didn't have a plan for." Demonstrators assemble outside of debate venue While it was a day of much drama, the demonstrators remained peaceful in their approach; no major incidents occurred. Frenzied 'spin alley' offers colorful coverage Campaign staffers, stressed segment producers and high-profile television anchors began swarming immediately after the debate.
				More Headlines Campus exhibits evoke both interest & emotion Rocca leads student forum in 'my own town hall' 1904 World's Fair to be honored in concert Oct. 17 John Danforth to give major policy address at WUSTL Evolutionary theorist Richards to lecture for Assembly Series Parents Weekend, Homecoming is Oct. 15-17
				Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Amazones: The Women MasterDrummers of Guinea will present a pair of Edison Theatre shows Oct. 23.

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