National Voter Registration Day: Volunteers descend on Philly campuses helping students register

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WYNNFIELD Among the sounds of day-to-day foot traffic of students on the University of Pennsylvania campus was slightly different voices trying to draw students in.

UPenn student and faculty voting advocates took over the campus for the day, encouraging students to quickly register, so their voices will be heard on Election Day.

“I feel like Pennsylvania obviously is a key swing state in this election. Also, as a first-time voter there are just so many issues right now that are so salient to me. Reproductive rights, protecting democracy. It was definitely time to re-register here in Pa.,” says Jack Lakis, a UPenn sophomore.

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