The political spectrum in The United States has become more diverse and partisan than ever. An example of this divide is the 2016 election, which had some democrats in tears, while it had others in celebration. At San Luis Obispo High School, political activism has been at an all time high since the election of President Donald Trump. 

This activism and unfortunate division is bound to continue into the 2020 elections.

  Students at San Luis Obispo seem to be out of touch with reality with some of their views on politics, never having to experience a political issue first hand. And with the 2020 election only a year away, the question is starting to arise, who is the staff and students at SLOHS voting for? 

   “Though teachers are not allowed to express political and religious views, I think it is pretty obvious who I am not voting for, “ said English teacher and suspected Democrat Scott Nairne. 

  SLOHS teachers may be restricted to certain views, but the closer we get to the election, the more the hidden feelings seem to emerge. 

  Students on the other hand, have definitely been expressing their first amendment rights from Make America Great Again hats to on-campus activism, and everybody seems to have an opinion. Yet no more than twenty-eight percent of eligible high school voters in California actually made it to the polls in the last election. 

  “I will be voting for the incumbent President Trump in the 2020 election because I believe he expresses my political views to their full potential, “ said senior Brooke Larson. 

  Students and staff all over campus have varying views and for some, the privilege seems to be going over their head, and the 2020 election is bound to divide more students and staff each day.