Student media from Columbia—including The Chronicle and the college's radio station, WCRX—gained media access into the Grant Park rally for then-Sen. Barack Obama on Nov. 4. Check out some behind-the-scenes footage of how the event played out in Columbia's backyard:Chronicle staffers wait in line to leave the media area and talk with supporters at the event. No more than 20 media members at a time were allowed to ente...

11:16 p.m.Crowds continue to celebrate as President-Elect Barack Obama wraps up his acceptance speech from Grant Park. Obama's speech lasted about 16 minutes. He thanked his supporters and addressed those who did not vote for him. In his speech, Obama graciously reached out to Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin.

Sen. Barack Obama has won the 2008 Presidential Election, making him the first black president in the history of the United States. Although updates continue to flow in, Obama now has 333 electoral votes, according to ABC.com Only 270 were needed to clench the presidency.Obama is expected to deliver his acceptance speech at around 11:45 p.m. in  Grant ParkAs McCain gives his concession speech in Arizona, more state results have co...

6:40 p.m.Early exit poll numbers show McCain leading by a slim margin in South Carolina, according to CNN.com.UPDATE6:47 p.m.New exit poll results show Obama taking the lead in South Carolina, according to CNN.com...