Speaks Out

Will you participate in today’s walkout? How effective do
you think it will be? Seena Samimi

Fourth-year, political science

“I am not necessarily pro-war, but I am also not really
anti-war either. I agree with some sort of military action being
taken, but not with the size of full-scale war. I don’t think
I would be the first one to walkout of the classroom, but if there
are a lot of people participating I would probably join them. They
have done a good job of advertising this effort, so I think a lot
of students will take part.” Prat Panda

First-year, psychobiology

“I am against the war, so I plan on walking out of class.
However, I don’t think it will be effective in terms of
affecting Bush’s decisions, because most protests right now
aren’t. Students can make their voices heard and it makes
somewhat of a difference. It makes the world realize that America
as a whole is not committed to this war and it is more about the
government.” Alina Lee

First-year, international economics

“I don’t think I will participate in the walkout. I
understand that college students want to get involved and express
their support against the war but I think walking out of classes
seems more like we are striking against the school or education. I
don’t see how us losing time in our classes will affect
Bush’s decisions about the war.” Ryan Carney

Third-year, mathematics

“I won’t walk out of my class because I don’t
have a solid enough stance against the justifications of going to
war. People protesting doesn’t seem to be affecting
Bush’s decisions, so I don’t think walking out of
classes will be effective. I am glad that people are acting on what
they believe in, but I just don’t think it will have much of
an impact.” Eric Leise

Second-year, economics

“I have been against war from the start, so I plan on
participating in the walkout, even if I think that no form of
protest is effective and this one won’t be any different. Our
generation just doesn’t have the motivation, voice or courage
to speak out.” Prem Adial

Fourth-year, electrical engineering

“I think it will be effective because it demonstrates an
important cause and by participating, people may gain more
awareness. If I had class, I would walk out and I would imagine if
people are aware of the demonstration they will take part as
well.” Photos by Greg Ziolkowski

Compiled by Kelsey Hicks