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More Photos: Behind the Scenes at the Vice Presidential Debate, October 2, 2008.

By Nick Lucchesi

More Photos: Behind the Scenes at the Vice Presidential Debate, October 2, 2008.

On October 2, Supporters of senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden gathered at The Pageant to watch the Vice-Presidential debate and nearby Washington University. Polar bears against Palin.

By Brent Holzapfel

On October 2, Supporters of senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden gathered at The Pageant to watch the Vice-Presidential debate and nearby Washington University. Polar bears against Palin.

Soulard Oktoberfest ruled the weekend. October 3, 2008. See more photos.

By Steve Truesdell

Soulard Oktoberfest ruled the weekend. October 3, 2008. See more photos.

The London Calling After-Party at Halo Bar on October 7. See more photos.

By Sarah Paradoski

The London Calling After-Party at Halo Bar on October 7. See more photos.

The London Calling After-Party at Halo Bar on October 7. See more photos.

By Sarah Paradoski

The London Calling After-Party at Halo Bar on October 7. See more photos.

The Darkness scared the sh*t out some some people. Go inside the haunted house.

By Steve Truesdell

The Darkness scared the sh*t out some some people. Go inside the haunted house.

Death Cab for Cutie packed the Fox Theatre on October 13. See more photos.

By Brent Holzapfel

Death Cab for Cutie packed the Fox Theatre on October 13. See more photos.

Barack Obama drew a then-record audience, about 100,000 people to the Gateway Arch on October 18. See more St. Louis photos. The record was broken a week later in Denver.

By Lyle Whitworth

Barack Obama drew a then-record audience, about 100,000 people to the Gateway Arch on October 18. See more St. Louis photos. The record was broken a week later in Denver.

Some Obama supporters got creative with their outfits. See more ugly, original and interesting Obama merch.

By Lyle Whitworth

Some Obama supporters got creative with their outfits. See more ugly, original and interesting Obama merch.

Jack's Art Show, celebrating the birthday of notorious murderer Jack the Ripper, was held on October 18 at Koken Art Factory. See more photos.

By Steve Truesdell

Jack's Art Show, celebrating the birthday of notorious murderer Jack the Ripper, was held on October 18 at Koken Art Factory. See more photos.

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