Photo Story: Voter registration activities hosted across campus last week

Matthew Jacobi

October 1, 2023

The Missouri Students Association and Associated Students of the University of Missouri hosted various events throughout the week encouraging students to register to vote.

Two students at the U.S. Constitution table listening to Calvin Banks. Stacks of Constitutions are on the table. — Missouri Student Association outreach & engagement coordinator Calvin Banks talks to students about the U.S. Constitution and freedom of speech at MU. Copies of the U.S. Constitution were available for students to take.

A white canvas propped on the table that has student signatures on it. The canvas reads, “Live our values. We are Tigers. We commit to living our shared values of Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, & excellence during our time at Mizzou and beyond.” — Students sign their names on a canvas committing to the four shared values of MU. The four values serve as the foundation for MU’s community, which seeks to unite everyone together and hold the university to a high standard.

An overview of all of the booths in the Student Center for Constitution Day. The two front tables are covered with red and blue iced cupcakes. — Missouri Students Association hosts Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at the Student Center. Students could register to vote, get a copy of the U.S. Constitution and receive a free cupcake.

A student registering to vote at the Boone County Clerk’s Office booth inside the Student Center. — Senior Nathanael Eichman registers to vote in Boone County. He was previously registered to vote in Callaway County, Mo.

“Your choice shows even if it doesn’t change the will of the people,” Eichman said. “Callaway County tends to lean more towards Republican, but I voted Democrat, so you can see that shift even if it doesn’t affect the outcome.”

A foldable sign outside Speakers Circle which reads, “National Voter Registration Day. Register to Vote HERE.” — A sign alerts students of Associated Students of the University of Missouri National Voter Registration Day activities. Students could get free cookies at Speakers Circle and pet adoptable puppies at the Francis Quadrangle. Booths were set up at all locations for students to register to vote.

Two students writing on a clipboard registering to vote next to a booth decorated for Voter Registration Day. — Freshmen Melissa Tran and Lily Kleinhenz register to vote. Tran decided to register because it was a very convenient spot and an easy process.

“It’s so important for young people to care about local elections, even in a time where it seems like there’s low political efficacy,” Tran said.

Two puppies lying in the grass playing tug-of-war with a rope inside a pen. — Puppies Float and Brewski helps attract students to register to vote on the Quad. The adoptable puppies are from Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue, based in Columbia, and are all from the Big Muddy Litter.

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Matthew Jacobi

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Matthew Jacobi

Matthew Jacobi, Joint-Visuals Director & Digital Production Director

Matthew Jacobi is the Joint-Visuals Director and Digital Production Director for the 2024-2025 Editorial Board of The Maneater. He is a sophomore student enrolled in the University of Missouri School of Journalism and is from St. Louis, Missouri. He was a digital producer and photographer last school year and also works as a Digital Producer at KOMU 8 News.