GAINING PERSEPCTIVE
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INTERVIEWS
"WITH THE INSIDERS: VOTING, VIEWS & VEST JACKETS" BY: MILLA NGUYEN
2020. A year filled with unexpected events. As I wrote this article, I asked what purpose it would serve. By the time this is published, the United States will be on the brink of a very crucial election. And while on the surface it might seem like a war between political parties and twitter debate memes, I assure you that it is more important, more essential than that. Still, one thing remains the same. Voices. Sure, many of us have seen politicians, teachers, and even our own parents preach about the importance of our voices yet I don’t think people will believe it until they see it on paper. That’s where I come in. As you skim this article, I have selected a handful of people that have answered my questions in sworn, utmost honesty. They come from all diverse generations, stories, and backgrounds. Voices is about being heard but it’s also about listening—a balance that must be upheld by all of us, otherwise we let the divide widen. It’s inevitable that there will be a difference in opinions yet the key is to know that starting the conversation is better than sitting idle. (A grateful thank you to the interviewees: (under their full and complete permission) 1. Cindy Furukawa (high school student)
2. Alyssa Le (high school student)
Age/ Generation: 17/ Z
Age/ Generation: 17/Z
School: Casteel High School
School: Casteel High School
3. Gabriel Béatrix (high school student)
4. Anupama Rao (high school student)
Age/ Generation: 18/Z
Age/Generation: 17/ Z
School: Franklin High School (16th dis.)
School: Treamis World Trade School
Location: Paris, France
Location: Bengaluru, India
