Students filled the Kimmel auditorium with cheers as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump materialized on the screen. The Politics Society at NYU hosted a viewing party for the first presidential debate, and over 300 people demonstrated some sort of interest on the Facebook event to attend the viewing. Students ranged from Libertarians to Clinton supporters, and many students — regardless of their political activism — attended the event. Here are some of their thoughts about the night.

It’s starting! #debatenight @nyunews pic.twitter.com/8EhooeTKUy

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

Students welcome the candidates! @nyunews pic.twitter.com/L0mpJ5hVyw

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

“Making college debt free…” Hillary strikes a chord with NYU students! @nyunews pic.twitter.com/6CYBKR7vk7

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

Liberal Studies Sophomore Frederico Fróes gives his opinion on the debate @nyunews pic.twitter.com/PtsxQCXRg8

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

Liberal Studies Sophomore Nina Haines gives her input, thanks Nina! @nyunews pic.twitter.com/JJKCjPiPa6

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

Tandon Junior Michael Costa voices his support for Trump @nyunews pic.twitter.com/B7Rk0vTzdg

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

CAS Senior Selaedim Maksut talks about the debate @nyunews pic.twitter.com/zVUGQz8VuU

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

CAS Senior and President of College Democrats Michael DeLuca shares his opinions on the candidates @nyunews pic.twitter.com/VcWIOPSHKb

— Alice Li (@alizillie) September 27, 2016

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