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Broadcast students at the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University produced the visual stories below as part of a convergence project focused on the 2004 presidential campaign. ASU hosted the third presidential debate on October 13. Topics covered include trust and terrorism, immigration, America’s image abroad, the war in Iraq, and behind the scenes at the debate itself.

Behind the Scenes of the Debate Length 02:10 Go behind the scenes of the presidential debate at Arizona State University with NewsWatch reporter Matt Johnson. See the effort and time it takes to prepare for debate day.
Debate Preparation Length 02:25 Arizona State University prepares for the third and final presidential debate. Follow NewsWatch reporter Carina Sonn as she takes you inside all the construction to make sure everything is ready for debate day.
The History Behind Gammage Length 01:37 Go back to 1962 with NewsWatch reporter William Pitts as he depicts the history of Grady Gammage Auditorium and how Frank Lloyd Wright created this building.
Airport Security Length 01:26 NewsWatch reporter Matt Johnson looks at airport security since the September 11 attacks. Learn how air travelers feel about their safety when flying, especially on September 11.
Border Patrol Length 01:59 Tyler Griffin, a NewsWatch reporter, tags along with the Arizona Border Patrol at sundown as they monitor the Arizona-Mexico border. This video tied for 14th place in the Hearst writing national competition.
Coyotes Length 01:15 Illegal smuggling has always been a big problem for Arizona. NewsWatch reporter William Pitts asks the Border Patrol how we can stop coyotes from smuggling people across the border and how this will save taxpayers millions of dollars.
Illegal immigration Length 02:06 Do undocumented immigrants strain Arizona’s economy or contribute to it with their labor? NewsWatch reporter Ana Campos examines their perceptions of the American Dream.
America’s Image Abroad Length 01:03 NewsWatch reporter Carina Sonn looks at the presidential debate from an international perspective. Foreign students speak their mind about the War on Terror and other issues that affect them.
Student Soldiers Length 01:40 Basic training is one of the most important steps to becoming a soldier. NewsWatch reporter Ana Campos reports on the Arizona State University ROTC program. Back to top