2008 Woodie Awards
Univ. sophomore spends spring with Obama camp
By: Kristen Vasas
Issue date: 3/27/08 Section: Campus
Sophomore Elyse Faulk pulls down a heavy ethnic studies book from the dorm room bookshelves lined up above her head. An orange Bowling Green Marching Band shirt lies on the futon, and a shiny brass saxophone is propped in the corner. Memorabilia from her sorority, Tau Beta Sigma, is scattered throughout her side of the room.
At first glance, Faulk appears to be like every other college student living on her floor. But upon closer examination, one would find that Faulk has dedicated her life to more than just routine college activities.
Starting at the beginning of this year, Faulk began campaigning for Sen. Barack Obama and joined his Web site.
As she became more involved with the campaign and the Web site, she began to be noticed by administrators and extensive volunteers in charge, which eventually led her to a number of incredible opportunities, she said.
"I became part of the Barack Obama group on campus, and someone from the Web site ended up calling and looking for interns," she said. "I was selected to intern for a month, but to be honest, it was just pure luck that I was chosen."
Along with a number of other activities, she routinely passed out absentee ballots in the Union and canvassed both Bowling Green and Toledo as an intern, which included going to democratic households and giving voters a list of early polling stations.
As she became more involved, Faulk began to reach outside of her immediate community in an effort to spread Obama's message.
During an Obama rally in Toledo, Faulk was given the responsibility of managing the VIP section directly behind the podium where Barack would be speaking. The section was made up of Union workers and special guests who were deemed important to the campaign, she said.
"The more and more I became involved, the more dedicated I became," Faulk said. "I put my heart into the campaign so quickly, and all I ever wanted to do was be at headquarters."
As Ohio's primary got closer, Faulk became even more involved with the Obama campaign.
At first glance, Faulk appears to be like every other college student living on her floor. But upon closer examination, one would find that Faulk has dedicated her life to more than just routine college activities.
Starting at the beginning of this year, Faulk began campaigning for Sen. Barack Obama and joined his Web site.
As she became more involved with the campaign and the Web site, she began to be noticed by administrators and extensive volunteers in charge, which eventually led her to a number of incredible opportunities, she said.
"I became part of the Barack Obama group on campus, and someone from the Web site ended up calling and looking for interns," she said. "I was selected to intern for a month, but to be honest, it was just pure luck that I was chosen."
Along with a number of other activities, she routinely passed out absentee ballots in the Union and canvassed both Bowling Green and Toledo as an intern, which included going to democratic households and giving voters a list of early polling stations.
As she became more involved, Faulk began to reach outside of her immediate community in an effort to spread Obama's message.
During an Obama rally in Toledo, Faulk was given the responsibility of managing the VIP section directly behind the podium where Barack would be speaking. The section was made up of Union workers and special guests who were deemed important to the campaign, she said.
"The more and more I became involved, the more dedicated I became," Faulk said. "I put my heart into the campaign so quickly, and all I ever wanted to do was be at headquarters."
As Ohio's primary got closer, Faulk became even more involved with the Obama campaign.
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Dawn Faulk
posted 3/27/08 @ 7:29 PM EST
Dear BG News,
Since I am the mother of the University Sophomore I may be a bit biased, but the article was well written and it was a joy to see all of her hard work recognized. (Continued…)
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