Students from the Imani Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, advertise their signs promoting adults to vote in the 2004 election. (Photo: Suzanne Freeman)

Tuesday, October 5—Cleveland, Ohio, is ready for the only vice-presidential debate, which will be held on the campus of Case Western University. Students and the candidates are making final preparations for the debate.

"I'll be helping out for ABC News," Brad Eckert, a premed student at Case Western, told Scholastic News Online.

Case Western has an extensive program for students to be directly involved with the debate. Students can choose areas like helping out with the media, or assisting travelers from overseas.

Students from area high schools aren't missing out, either. Teachers let students from the Imani Institute come to a debate party, being held outside of the center where the debate will be taking place.

Case Western Students get creative with their message. (Photo: Suzanne Freeman)

"To be knowlegedable of their world and community is very important," said Orteca Beasley, a teacher at the school.

The school made signs emphasizing the importance of voting. Students feel voting is very important. "It affects us, the President affects the way our school runs," said Darryl Thompson, a student at the school.

Some students at Case Western took a more creative step in showing their support. Two students wore a costume as a "flip-flop" sandal, referring to the charge against Senator Kerry that he changes his mind on the issues.

NBC News and MSNBC will cover the debate, with all-day coverage and special shows live from Cleveland.