Moments and Memories: The Debate through the Eyes of Students and Volunteers An estimated 800 college staff members, students, and volunteers provided the labor that made the debate at Centre such a success. Enjoy their memories of unforgettable moments related to the historic Vice Presidential debate at Centre. "A Day in the Life..." See what Centre was like on the day of the debate. Go here to view a photo album created by Apple Computer representatives who were on campus to assist with a database for reporters called "Ask-a-Mac." Debate Memorabilia Items available on-line and from CentreShoppes on Main Street in Danville. On-line ordering On-line debate archives Centre established on-line resources that helped reporters and other visitors understand debate-related activites, the college, the town and the region. Explore the Centre debate archives. Centre College debate home page (final version: Oct. 3, 2000) On-line debate media kit (final version: Oct. 3, 2000) Fact sheets about debate-related activities at Centre Media Advisories issued by the Centre College Communications Office
Questions or Comments? Send to welch@centre.edu		The Vice Presidential debate between Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) and former Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, held at Centre College on Oct. 5, 2002, was a huge success, according to news stories filed by print and broadcast entitites throughout the United States. Debate week at the college culminated months of hard work by staff and volunteers. A little luck with the weather provided the final touch. Debate Media Coverage: Headlines Coast to Coast The debate at Centre drew favorable coverage in media ranging from CNN to the Christian Science Monitor. Many reporters echoed the tone of David Von Drehle at the Washington Post who concluded an Oct. 6 political piece with langauge that bordered on the poetic: "The whole day was a happy pageant of Norman Rockwell meets Alexis de Tocqueville." List of selected on-line stories National Media Hits Brochure (PDF—printable format)