Sharpton visits GVSU

In a speech meant to drive students to vote, Democratic presidential candidate the Rev. Al Sharpton drove a Grand Valley audience to its feet during several standing ovations.

Sharpton spoke to an overflow crowd in the Cook-DeWitt Center on February 5, two days before Michigans Democratic Caucus. Without a primary or caucus win yet, Sharpton also stumped for votes and said he wouldnt drop out of the race until the Democratic convention.

'Dont let them tell you who will win. You decide for yourself,' he said. Grand Valleys Iota Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and sporting goods store the Laker Zone sponsored Sharptons visit. Sharpton is an Alpha Phi Alpha member and stressed why students need to vote.

'We need young Americans to come alive and show concern,' Sharpton said. 'The decisions made will affect you.'