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Three Donald Trump supporters, students at Hofstra University, pose for a photo in the dining hall ahead of Monday's presidential debate on campus. (B. Allen/VOA)

The David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex will host Monday night's presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. (B. Allen/VOA)

This will be Hofstra University's third consecutive presidential debate, after the school hosted in 2008 and 2012. (B. Allen/VOA)

Last-minute preparations for Monday night's first presidential debate wrap up at Hofstra University. (B. Allen/VOA)

The media filing center at Hofstra University is empty, but will be filled with journalists during Monday night's first presidential debate. (B. Allen/VOA)

Stand up positions for reporters are lined up outside of the debate hall. (B. Allen/VOA)

Hofstra University students in Dr. Rosanna Perotti's class discuss the upcoming presidential debate and election. "When you are being taught that, throughout the year, that it's hard to make change and that the system is made for that reason, I think it's daunting," says Emily Hart. (B. Allen/VOA)

Preparations are underway at Hofstra University. (B. Allen/VOA)