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Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA | Sep 3, 2004

DNC
At times, being in the Fleet Center felt like being at a giant pep rally for John Kerry. There was a photo exhibit of Kerry, in only his most photogenic campaign trail moments, posted on the third floor. Even when the audience wasn’t listening closely to a speech (during most non prime-time speeches), the crowd roared with approval whenever Kerry or Edwards’ names were mentioned. [more]

Protesters and police officers
“The overall impression created by the DZ is that of an internment camp.” [more]

Rep rap
Congressman Leonard Boswell faces one of the tightest election races in the country as Representative from the Third District of Iowa, which encompasses Grinnell as well as Des Moines. [more]

Grinnell reps at the DNC
“It’s what I love about Grinnell… people don’t give a shit – it doesn’t impress people,” said Grant Woodard ’06 of his new position as president of the College Democrats of America (CDA). [more]