Though it was rather chilly and rainy outside, Mitchell Auditorium spilled over with students and members of the general public, varying in ethnicity and age.

The weather bore little obstacle to the audience, and the anticipation to hear the guest speaker was evident by the alertness and eagerness in their faces.

As Michael Eric Dyson, Georgetown University sociology professor, entered the auditorium, the crowd responded with applause and welcomes. The articulate cadence and vibrant intonation of Dyson’s lecture invigorated those in attendance, who were attentive, responsive and engaging with every sentence he spoke.

Freshman nursing major Dakota Sharp said she attended the lecture because she was an undecided voter and wanted to hear more about the Presidential candidates. Dyson referenced the candidates in most of the topics he covered during the lecture.

Throughout Dyson’s lecture, the room was filled with agreeable phrases of approval and, at times, laughter at some of his comical anecdotes. Dyson identified and connected with the people.

Dyson spoke about bigotry during his lecture, or “those that worship their commitments to the exclusion of reason or logic,” he said.

Dyson did not only speak of bigotry to the aspect of race, but of sex and religion, as well. He further explained how this bigotry affects a person’s view of others when their misconceived ideologies cloud what someone is versus who they are.

Junior nutrition and psychology major Sara Farmer said she wanted to hear Dyson’s views on the 47 percent victims and 99 percent occupiers.

Dyson’s lecture, “It’s All in the Numbers,” covered key talking points in politics and societal civility. Dyson examined Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney’s 47 percent comment and informed the crowd of who the 47 percent consisted of, bringing to light the irony of how some in that percentage are supporters of Romney.

“(Romney) has explicitly articulated a viewpoint that is elitist, condescending and dismissive,” Dyson said.

Senior psychology major Aretha Graves agreed with Dyson about Romney’s comment.

“It doesn’t make sense to apply for a job representing 100 percent of the country but only serve the exclusive interest of the very wealthy,” she said.

Dyson received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his lecture and stayed after for a book signing and questions.