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Vanderbilt University students gear up for “Election GameDay” Nov. 4

Posted on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 — 3:10 PM

Just a few weeks after hosting ESPN’s GameDay on campus, Vanderbilt University students are preparing for a different match-up on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and have dubbed their Election Day activities “Election GameDay.” On Election Day, student groups are sponsoring shuttles that will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to take students to the polls. At 5:30 p.m., “Election GameDay” opens at The Commons Center and will feature live music, a special All-American meal in the dining hall featuring Mom’s meatloaf, chili and apple pie a la mode, a number of ongoing activities for students and watching election returns on the big screen.

WHAT:Shuttle to the polls
Vanderbilt student groups sponsor shuttles to take students to the polls.

Election GameDay
Evening event for Vanderbilt students will include:

• Live music
• Special menu featuring All-American favorites such as Mom’s meatloaf, chili and apple pie a la mode
  
• Big screen TVs in three locations
  
• An Election bracket and swing-state raffle
  
• Concession stands open late-night for students to enjoy hot dogs,candiedand caramel apples and popcorn
• A digital photo booth where students can take a photo with their favorite political mascot
  
• Temporary tattoos and campaign stickers provided to everyone
  
• Voting rights, candidate issues and pledge to vote exhibits created by student groups