As Nov. 5 approaches, Ashlynn Burris is excited and eager to vote in her first election. 

The second year Psychology student said she plans to vote for Kamala Harris.

“I want to vote for [Vice President] Kamala Harris because I admire her confidence to run for president, not only based on her gender, but also [because] she is brave going against someone who has already had a presidential term,” Burris said. 

She wants to help make history this year.

“I am an avid supporter for women’s rights and women’s reproductive health,” Burris said. “I do not want to see those rights taken away by a man who cannot relate to the younger generation. I believe Kamala Harris has a good shot of becoming the first female president and I want to be a part of that change.

“It seems that any time a Republican talks about reproductive rights or just women in general it is as if we are objects who are not allowed an opinion,” she said. “Donald Trump has made it clear time and time again that his policies are rooted in old-fashion traditions.” 

Burris said her position represents a break from her family’s habit. 

“I have recently branched out from my family’s beliefs of voting red,” she said.

 “I cannot imagine living in a world where my freedom of speech is minimized, and old white men are making decisions for the newer generation without newer generation beliefs.

“We want our voices to be heard,” said Burris. “We come in many different colors and identities, and we aren’t afraid to show it. Many older people are scared of this ‘woke’ generation, but it is this generation that will be running this country, you can’t keep putting that aside.”