Students in the class of 2028 not only make up the largest incoming class in Howard’s history, but many will also be voting for the first time this November.
So for the Aug. 19 print issue of the paper, The Hilltop wanted to learn more about what that means to them.
Robert Hardy, 18, Atlanta
Freshman Computer Science Major
“I feel very inspired and very involved. I feel like I get to dictate the future almost.”
Adja Diop, 18, Newark, New Jersey
Freshman Undecided Major
“I’m really excited. I want to vote. I know who I’m going to vote for. Kamala is going to win. We need a big game-changer in the United States…We have a lot of faith in her.”
Arianna Aryes, 17, Brooklyn, New York
Freshman Health Sciences Major
“It feels actually very special…Not being able to vote, you don’t really have much impact on who’s in office and, therefore, who’s representing you…I think it’s going to be a great opportunity for me to allow myself to learn more about the political state of our world.”
Charlie McAdoo III, 18, Atlanta
Freshman Mechanical Engineering Major
“I feel excited and deeply connected with this race knowing that Kamala Harris is an alum of Howard and that she has made multiple appearances on campus.”
Naiya Blanco, 17, Houston
Freshman Theater Major, Acting Concentration
“Being a first-time voter, I’m very excited. I’ve been trying to pick out my outfit to go because voting for me is such a big deal for so many reasons.”
Amir Abdul, 18, Portland, Oregon
Freshman Physics Major
“I think this is a really meaningful election. I love that this is the one I’m going to be starting off my political voting history.”
