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The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity helped students educate themselves on voting on Sep. 13 by holding a tabling event to get them registered.
About the event
Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity used the tabling station in the Student Union to reach students. Since this location is right next to the cafeteria, they were able to reach a large number of students.
Students who were not registered to vote could walk up and receive all the steps on how to do so. In addition to this, they also passed out packets of information on current issues so students knew what they would be voting on.
Romel Miller, who put the event together, talked about the importance of voting.
“With the presidential election, it’s a big year. We want to empower students with information and tools that are super easy to use,” Miller said.
With so many incoming freshmen on campus this year, they wanted to get this event out early to try and reach as many new voters as possible.
Importance of voting
Voting can be a scary thing when you do not have the information you need. By helping students register and giving them information on current issues, this event has helped so many students to use their voices in this upcoming election.
Kamari Davis, another Alpha Phi Alpha member, shared his tips for first-time voters.
“Don’t be afraid to go out and vote. If it’s your first time, find other people to go with so you’re not doing it alone,” Davis said.
When new voters get registered, not all of them have access to ballot issues or look into what they will be voting on. This is why it is so important to give students that information.
“We passed out information on current issues so students can be educated on what they are voting on. Otherwise, they might look back and regret their decisions,” Miller said.
Using your voice
Oftentimes, young voters do not believe their vote does anything, but studies show that young voters will play a crucial part in the upcoming election.
According to the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit organization dedicated to political research and studies, America’s youngest voters will have the greatest impact on the 2024 election.
“If we want to know where our society and politics are going, we need only look at our youngest voters,” the article reads.
Voter registration closes Oct. 7, so be sure to register and get out and vote this fall.
