The debate, which was a town hall format including questions from audience members and moderators, remained friendly, with McCain, who is running for his fourth Senate term, and Starky, an eighth-grade math teacher, exchanging jokes in front of a packed theater that left some people waiting outside. [Read article]

Then after him, Nina Trasoff, who is also running for the five-person commission, walks up with a bright sign with her name on it held high. Her speech mentions almost nothing about the office. Instead, she says there's five Republicans in there now, implying that that in itself is bad. She slings mud at one of the Republicans, says her name and walks off the stage to loud cheers. [Read article]

The night was a chance for those in attendance to see new players as well as participate in activities of their own. Fans were treated to an autograph session,while two students were given the opportunity to shoot free throws for a prize of $500. Other contests on the night included a 3-on-3 sorority and fraternity basketball tournament and three $10,000 half-court shots. [Read article]