What was your reaction to Tuesday’s inauguration?

Students around campus had a variety of reactions to the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Barack Obama. They commented Wednesday about their impressions of the event and their thoughts regarding Obama and his presidential term.

HILARY SULLENBERGER
psychology major

“I expected it to be like a ‘yes we did’ type of speech, but then I think he did a really good job of trying to you know bring everyone together and speak a little bit to everybody.”

ROBERTO CELIS
psychology and art double major

“My favorite part was seeing him do the oath. He didn’t mind asking for that repetition. That shows a true leader I think. That nervousness I think is going to take him a long way.”

ANTON POSTOLOTI
computer science major

“I feel sorry for anybody who is in office right now.”

APRIL JONES
seeking an MFA in teaching theatre

“I don’t think that racism or any other ‘ism’ is going to disappear but it really makes us have to look at ourselves as a country and that’s the best things that could have possibly come out of that election.”

LAURA ORTIZ
exercise science major

“It’s more about him and not his race; that’s what the Inauguration should have been.”

DIANA CHALLIS
english professor

“I thought that it was done with dignity and ceremony and pride and honor.”

JUSTIN DAVIS
mass communications major

“The sheer number of people out there was just great.”