By: Crystal Medrano, Joseline Cano, Sabrina Henderson, Roberto Alonso
Editors
10/16/18
Dear Readers,
The phrase “Go Vote” echoes in our ears almost everywhere we turn. “I should vote” and “my vote doesn’t matter” are thoughts that constantly debate against each other in our minds.
As college students, we are deeply dedicated to our school work, friends, jobs, and social life.
During the 2016 election, America saw the birth of a millenial movement. One where hundeds of students walked to the polls with Chance the Rapper and shut down a Trump rally at UIC. Recently America has begun to see more teenagers involving themselves in politics. Whether it is was by joining the Women’s March protests, or advocating for the Second Amendment, more and more people from younger generations are letting their voices be heard.
Despite political beliefs, many may have felt as though their actions and vote may not have mattered. Your actions did not go unnoticed. If the results did not go the way you expected, there is still room for change and growth. Perhaps you feel discouraged, perhaps you feel uneducated about local elections and therefore don’t bother voting.
As students we understand what how it feels to be silenced. We understand why you may not want to vote. As a public forum to our student body, we find it important to exercise our right to vote and join the discussion. Voting is one of the most important ways in which we can produce change if we are unhappy with the current political climate. We understand that many people do not have the right to vote; therefore we find it the responsibility of those who can to speak up for those without a voice.
We urge you to get informed, speak up, and vote on Nov. 6.
medrcrys@my.dom.edu
canojose@my.dom.edu
hendsabr@my.dom.edu
alonrobe@my.dom.edu
