Story Created: Jan 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM MDT
Story Updated: Jan 20, 2009 at 5:55 PM MDT
There were cheers and there were tears as power in the United States was transferred peacefully to the country's first African-American president.
"There's just something about him," BSU student Rama Jagne said. "We really need the change he's promising. I hope that, with the American people, we can get to where we need to be."
Some BSU professors brought their classes to watch.
"As a history professor, I want them to witness it," said Prof. Joanne Klein. "They can say where they were and be able to tell their children."
"It was pretty emotional," said student Brian Lawatch. "I hope this brings some positive change, and I have a lot hope for the future.
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