Rachel Robinson from MTV's “Road Rules” will visit Cayuga Community College next week to address a younger crowd of potential voters. The event, which was organized by CCC's Student Activities Board, aims to attract young voters who want to learn more about the important issues, said board member Brian Black.
“We just thought it was such a big election year,” Black, 26, said. “We wanted someone to come in and talk and get them more excited about voting.”
The board contacted the agency that coordinates Rock The Vote and Robinson was the person who was available for the appearance, Black said. Although Robinson is affiliated with MTV, this is not an official MTV-sponsored Rock The Vote event.
Black hopes to pack the house at the Irene A. Bisgrove Theater on the day of Robinson's visit. The Student Activities Board reached out to students at CCC, members of the community and high school seniors, he said.
“We're hoping that we get people to vote and that they're actually aware of the issues,” he said. “Everyone should vote but not if you don't know what's going on. If you don't know what's going on, your vote could potentially be detrimental to our government.”
Some people may vote one way or the other because they are registered for that party or because their parents tell them to, Black said. Robinson will educate the group about the voting process and will also encourage people to vote.
Director of Student Activities Norman Lee, who helped the Student Activities Board organize the event, believes it will touch on the power of the student voice in voting and will get students pumped up to vote.
“I think it's going to be a great program,” he said. “I hope we get a great turnout, not only from the students but also within the community.”
Black is also looking forward to hearing Robinson speak.
“I think it's important that we get people to vote and to come in and listen to what she has to say,” he said. “We're helping them get caught up with things.”
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The board contacted the agency that coordinates Rock The Vote and Robinson was the person who was available for the appearance, Black said. Although Robinson is affiliated with MTV, this is not an official MTV-sponsored Rock The Vote event.
Black hopes to pack the house at the Irene A. Bisgrove Theater on the day of Robinson's visit. The Student Activities Board reached out to students at CCC, members of the community and high school seniors, he said.
“We're hoping that we get people to vote and that they're actually aware of the issues,” he said. “Everyone should vote but not if you don't know what's going on. If you don't know what's going on, your vote could potentially be detrimental to our government.”
Some people may vote one way or the other because they are registered for that party or because their parents tell them to, Black said. Robinson will educate the group about the voting process and will also encourage people to vote.
Director of Student Activities Norman Lee, who helped the Student Activities Board organize the event, believes it will touch on the power of the student voice in voting and will get students pumped up to vote.
“I think it's going to be a great program,” he said. “I hope we get a great turnout, not only from the students but also within the community.”
Black is also looking forward to hearing Robinson speak.
“I think it's important that we get people to vote and to come in and listen to what she has to say,” he said. “We're helping them get caught up with things.”
Gitana Mirochnik
253-5311 ext. 237
gitana.mirochnik@lee.net
Sen. John McCain
Energy and environment
McCain is committed to expanding domestic oil exploration and reducing America's dependence on foreign oil.
Health care
McCain plans to reform health care to make it easier for people to afford it and will collaborate with states to create a guaranteed access plan to ensure coverage for patients with pre-existing conditions.
Iraq
McCain believes it is important for Iraq to establish a democracy before American troops withdraw.
Source:
www.johnmccain.com
Sen. Barack Obama
Energy and environment
Obama plans to provide short-term relief of up to $1,000 in tax rebates to families, eliminate imported oil from Venezuela and the Middle East within 10 years and produce millions of “green” jobs.
Health care
Obama is committed to making health insurance work for people and businesses, not just insurance and drug companies.
Iraq
Obama's mission will be to end the war in Iraq in a responsible and phased manner.
Source: www.barackobama.com
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