Are you ready to ROCK...THE VOTE?!?!?

Early this afternoon on the Physicians Promenade, the College of Charleston Bully Pulpit Series and the Student Government Association came together to host an event called Rock The Vote. The event encouraged students and teachers to register to vote if they have not already so. The deadline to vote is October 6,2012. Election day is November 6, 2012.

There were many tables set up around the Physician’s Auditorium with information regarding the election. College Republicans, and Democrats had their own table with specific information on their views. The Political Economy Club also had set up a table in order for students to see what their club had to offer.
Cistern Yard Radio provided the music in order to keep students and faculty excited about the event. One of the songs that played while people were registering was “Gangnum Style” which is a popular Korean pop song that many students like.

Also, there were many fun giveaways like sunglasses, t-shirts and school supplies that were handed out to anyone who decided to attend this event.
 “I heard there was free pizza and I got sunglasses!” said Myles, a senior majoring in marine biology and French. Many students came for the free food and giveaways but they also find election rather interesting. Antoinette, a junior majoring in communication, said, “Yes, I am going to vote this year, I am on the fence about who I will choose but I am very interested to see if Obama will win again.”

Rock The Vote constantly had many students and faculty members registering to vote.The Post and Courier reported that 100 students registered to vote at this event!