These are the Clark Honors College students who sat down with The CHC Post to talk about the importance of voting.
Owen Albrecht
Hometown: Tigard, Oregon
Major: Political Science
Age:
19
Year in school:
Freshman
Political affiliation:
Democrat
What’s in the fridge:
A protein shake
Song on repeat:
“Show Me” by Mac Ayres
Life philosophy:
Never burn bridges.
Why is voting important to you:
Because it’s the one time you have a say in how you want your community to look in the future.
Avery Cassler
Hometown: Salem, Oregon
Major: Political Science
Age:
21
Year in School:
Senior
Political affiliation:
Democrat
What's in the fridge:
Arugula, Diet Coke, peanut butter, and dates
Song on Repeat:
“Drink My Rivers” by Andy Shauf
Life Philosophy:
Stop shrinking into places you’ve outgrown.
Why is voting important to you:
It’s how we can keep democracy afloat.
Solange Dzeketey
Hometown: San Diego
Major: Communication Disorders
Age:
19
Year in school:
Sophomore
Political leaning:
Liberal
What's in the fridge:
Lots of Capri Suns
Song on repeat:
“Juno” by Sabrina Carpenter
Life philosophy:
People won't care what you think unless they think that they care.
Why is voting important to you:
Because it's the main way that my voice can be heard.
Danielle Sari Khoury
Hometown: Portland
Major: Romance Languages
Age:
19
Year in school:
Sophomore
Political affiliation:
Independent
What's in the fridge:
Assorted energy drinks and produce. I like to cook a lot.
Song on repeat:
“What Are We Gonna Do Now” by Indigo De Souza
Life philosophy:
It’s sad but true, the only person you can control is yourself.
Why is voting important to you:
It gives oneself a sense of control in their right to make change in this world.
Bryanna Prado
Hometown: Independence, Oregon
Major: Neuroscience
Age:
20
Year in school:
Sophomore
Political affiliation:
Democrat
What's in the fridge:
Strawberries and milk
Song on repeat:
“Luna Llena” by Beny Jr.
Life philosophy:
Nothing is impossible
Why is voting important to you:
It's the future of this country. It's the future for me.
Ashish Sathya
Hometown: Miami
Major: Political Science and Psychology
Age:
21
Year in school:
Senior
Political affiliation:
Democrat
What's in the fridge:
Rice, chicken, chicken stock, a lot of hot sauce
Song on repeat:
“Bodys” by Car Seat Headrest
Life philosophy:
Try to be nice to people.
Why is voting important to you:
It's important to have your voice heard.
Claire Schwanauer
Hometown: Houston
Major: History
Age:
20
Year in school:
Sophomore
Political affiliation:
Democrat
What's in the fridge:
Whole milk and raspberry tarts
Song on repeat:
“Endlessly” by Omar Apollo
Life philosophy:
Our souls are bound to what we long for most.
Why is voting important to you:
It is our civic duty as American citizens to vote.
Jake Thompson
Hometown: Los Angeles
Major: Business Administration
Age:
20
Year in school:
Junior
Political leaning:
Left-Center
What's in the fridge:
Bagels and lox, Chai Tea latte
Song on repeat:
“Fly Like an Eagle” by Steve Miller Band
Life Philosophy:
Live your life so that you do not regret the times you have wronged others.
Why is voting important to you:
We have a moral obligation to exercise this privilege that so many do not have. We mustn't waste this precious opportunity given to us.