S.E.C.B. has, through the magic of reporting, gained access to a fraternity on 17th and 45th. Tall pillars dominate the front and thumping music throbs inside.

Fraternity Brother Sean O’Donnell tells us that “honestly, what I think is that it’s an unfortunate day for America and that 51% of the country doesn’t realize it yet.”

We beg to differ.

UW sophomore Riley Jones, who is thinking about majoring in either business or industrial design, says, “I think it’s fucking awesome. Well, I like Obama’s ideas. I like the guy. I like where the country is going. I mean, I’m excited for the future.”

Jones goes on, saying, “I really don’t like Gregoire but I couldn’t bring myself to vote for Rossi.”

Sarah, an intern for the Gregoire Seattle office since June, tells S.E.C.B. that she thinks Gregoire is “going to win, but I think it will be close.” Her drink is neon-blue and mixed with freedom.

There are two dudes arguing in a hallway, both wearing the American flag as a cape. What an amazing country.

Somebody shouts: “This is the best day ever!”

He is not wearing a shirt and “Obama” is scrawled in black ink across his chest.
The music thumps and we flee from the scene. We resign ourselves to partying for the rest of the night.