October 12, 7:59am: the air is tense and something is lingering in the air. Throughout Chicago and the rest of the United States there is a palpable excitement, something big is about to begin. With a surge of pure excitement within the past 60 seconds, you suddenly realize that over 40,000 people have just made their first step in the 2008 Bank of America Marathon, one of Chicago's greatest events. With approximately 26 miles to go, the runners are giving it all their best. And the best part of it? The course of the marathon went right through the heart of IIT! People from neighboring places came over to IIT to watch the event. Even helicopters kept hovering over IIT to film the event. Free t-shirts, sodas, and food were given out. The IIT community once again, like so many times, formed part of Chicago's events. This time though, one of the competitors was actually an IIT Undergraduate Admissions Counselor! Yay! Being part of IIT, being part of the excitement!
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