The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
Magnet senior Sydney Ma believes in voting’s imperativeness; as she heads into her first election as an adult, she looks forward to using her voice on a grand stage. Although Ma celebrated her 18th birthday just shy of one week ago, the student fully understands young people’s cruciality at the ballot box this fall. “I think [voting] directly impacts our government because it is one of our given rights as American citizens that we are able to participate in voting in elections. I believe that because we were given that right, all citizens should utilize it,” Ma said.

Why NC Votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2024
Allowing 16-year-olds the right to vote changes the world for the better. Voter turnout increases and older teens obtain real-world experience of voting for who they think benefits them the most. Teenagers can feel more self-assured as they transition to adulthood and obtain an understanding of making decisions.

Miracles of lowering the voting age to 16

Jacey Cuffie, Reporter
March 3, 2022
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