![UNLV President Len Jessup on the screen in media filing room, better known as Spin Alley. When Jessup's welcoming speech aired on screens at the Student Union Watch Event, the audience cheered. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services) UNLV President Len Jessup on the screen in media filing room, better known as Spin Alley. When Jessup's welcoming speech aired on screens at the Student Union Watch Event, the audience cheered. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/201610191755-8831.jpg?itok=P_8AJQxB)
![Political Science professor Tiffiany Howard manages two interviewers at once in the popup media room at the Rogers Literature and Law Building. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services) Political Science professor Tiffiany Howard manages two interviewers at once in the popup media room at the Rogers Literature and Law Building. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/Tiffiany_Howard_D71188_078.jpg?itok=UrKFoKhY)
![Spin Alley as the actual debate started. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services) Spin Alley as the actual debate started. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/201610191822-9034.jpg?itok=XC279IYI)
![In "Spin Alley," political science professor Dan Lee shares his expertise. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services) In "Spin Alley," political science professor Dan Lee shares his expertise. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/DanLee_spin_JH27894.jpg?itok=AJmV-4yE)
![MSNBC's Chris Matthews in a backstage moment. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services) MSNBC's Chris Matthews in a backstage moment. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/Matthews_Hairfix_D71189_103.jpg?itok=giGNg7C2)
![Hey Reb! revved up the crowd at MSNBC's stage in front of the Student Union. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services) Hey Reb! revved up the crowd at MSNBC's stage in front of the Student Union. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/HeyReb_MSNBC_D71189_105.jpg?itok=HMqSK4vD)
![Yep, even in the restroom, there were reminders that this debate belonged to UNLV and the city of Las Vegas. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services) Yep, even in the restroom, there were reminders that this debate belonged to UNLV and the city of Las Vegas. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/201610191725-8629.jpg?itok=wD0rSCS8)
![Nakia Jackson-Hale's spirited nails. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/Nakia_nailsD71187_07.jpg?itok=rJHdCE4k)
![UNLV students Robin Peters, Savannah Stallworth, and Nadia Basich film a segement for C-SPAN's coverage. The three were selected to be digital correspondents for the day, giving them access as credentialed media representatives. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Phot UNLV students Robin Peters, Savannah Stallworth, and Nadia Basich film a segement for C-SPAN's coverage. The three were selected to be digital correspondents for the day, giving them access as credentialed media representatives. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/CSPAN_StudentsD71189_072.jpg?itok=EueKusef)
![Hillary takes a selfie? (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services) Hillary takes a selfie? (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/Selfie_HillaryFace_D71189_120.jpg?itok=hGlrdCHJ)
![Lynnette Haul, a freshman majoring in political science, wore her support on her sleeve. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services) Lynnette Haul, a freshman majoring in political science, wore her support on her sleeve. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/Student-Crowd.jpg?itok=VDUeufyD)
![UNLV student Lydia Flores helped with the Student Union watch event. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services) UNLV student Lydia Flores helped with the Student Union watch event. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/Student_Watcheventvolunteer_D71189_124.jpg?itok=zIybvOgY)
![It's not a major campus event unless the "Star of Nevada" marching band is there too. The band, under the direction of professor Anthony LaBounty, performed during segments of CNN's live broadcast from campus. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services) It's not a major campus event unless the "Star of Nevada" marching band is there too. The band, under the direction of professor Anthony LaBounty, performed during segments of CNN's live broadcast from campus. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)](/sites/default/files/styles/360_width/public/ckeditor_files/Band_MK33700_sRGB.jpg?itok=OTw5ssRe)
We're still sorting through the thousands of photos our two photographers took during Debate Day. We'll share them in slideshows over the next couple of days. In the meantime, enjoy this quick snapshot of the day.
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