UChiVotes Ambassadors Beg Anyone, “Literally Anyone,” to Register to Vote

Voter engagement RSO UChiVotes says that they expect this election to have the biggest turnout of any election at the University of Chicago. The cause? Encouraging “literally anyone” to vote. 

“I totally believe voting is the most important part of upholding our democracy. Why should that be limited to just adult American citizens? Like, why can’t my cat vote as well?” said third-year Brittanay Leightyn Meyers. Upon further investigation, it appears she has begged international students to fill out voting applications and ballots. Mr. Whiskers, Meyers’ cat, remains silent on who he cast his ballot for. 

Recent tactics to encourage voting from UChiVotes include cornering first-year students until they check their voting location, borrowing UCPD riot gear to force people into the Reynolds Club during early voting, and switching out all of the Regenstein Library’s books for ballots. 

Some students however, feel attacked by these methods. “I didn’t know what to do. They cried at my feet begging for me to think of democracy. I caved, even though I am not an adult,” said an older looking sixth grader at the Laboratory Schools. 

“I just hope we are making a difference. I really want to be able to give Mr. Whiskers all the treats he deserves,” said Meyers. At time of publication, Meyers was last seen coercing the Ida Noyes cat to vote as well.