The Republican Presidential Debate Takes Over the UH Campus

HOUSTON, TX: The University of Houston held the distinction of hosting the final Republican Presidential Debate. We were on hand to capture the excitement of several events across campus including several watch parties, CNN and Telemundo broadcasts and a Q&A session with news celebrity Anderson Cooper.

Anderson Cooper speaking during a Q&A session for UH students.
Downtown Houston is the perfect backdrop for the GOP debate.
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Houston Press writer and UH student Alexandra Doyle asks a question to Anderson Cooper.
Anderson Cooper answering a journalism student’s question.
CNN marking its spot on campus.
Another UH student being interviewed by a member of the press.
Setting up the bright lights at UH for the GOP debate.
Students gather for the CNN broadcast prior to the GOP debate.
A scene on campus before the GOP Debate.
Students gather for the CNN broadcast prior to the GOP debate.
Students gather for the CNN broadcast prior to the GOP debate.
UH students vying for TV time.
One of the many news vehicles broadcasting from UH.
A couple of students upset that they couldn’t go to class today.
Another student being interviewed on campus.
Students gather for the CNN broadcast prior to the GOP debate.
The media was all over campus for the GOP debate.
The scene at the Student Center.
Students watch the Republican Presidential Debate in the Student Center.
Pink’s Pizza filled with students following the debate.
Matthew Wiltshire, Director of PR for the College Republicans at the University of Houston welcomes fellow student to the watch party at Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar and Grill.
The College Republicans at the University of Houston gather to watch the debate at Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar & Grill.
Students at Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar & Grill for the debate watch party.
Students at Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar & Grill for the debate watch party.
Trump supporters at the GOP debate.
Students pose in front of the Republican Presidential Debate banner.
Students attend a watch party at The Den.
Students at the Den watch party following the debate on social media.
Telemundo talent watch the debate from media tent.
The Ezekiel Cullen Building has never looked more beautiful.
UH students want you to “Feel the Bern.”
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A few of the many CNN crates waiting to be loaded up after the GOP debate.