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Former club revived after presidential election

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Former club revived after presidential election

Students for progressive change is back after ten years. The club has been recreated with the help of Connor Haas, now president of the club, and Nick Dorsey, vice president. The club was recently revived in response to the current political administration.

The new club is interested in participating in activism such as the Women’s March that took place during Trump’s inauguration. But the students are not just here to complain about Trump’s election. They want to do something about it.

“We want to educate North Idaho College about progressive values and… beliefs and enact change at the school and in the community,” Haas said.

Haas, who was a member of the Young Democrats club said that he didn’t think there was enough activism in the club, which was one of the reasons he wanted to revive Students for Progressive change. Haas also wanted to recreate the club so that it is more inclusive than a party affiliated club.

“A big reason why I thought reviving this club was a better alternative to trying to get Young Democrats to be more activist is that this seems to be more inclusive,” Haas said. “You don’t have to be a democrat to join this club. I don’t want people to feel excluded.”

Student members wanted to create a broader spectrum club with the opportunity for open dialogue, even between people who disagree. The club believes that there is some good from Trump being elected, since the election sparked the idea to revive the club in the first place.

“That is a good thing about the Trump Presidency,” Haas said. “People have really started waking up. It seemed like everyone was kind of asleep at the wheel. Even during Obama’s presidency people were not aware of everything that was going on.”

He said that Trump’s presidency forced everyone to become aware of what was going on in the world.

“Trump and his administration has really opened up everyone’s eyes,” Haas said.

They hope that this awareness will give people a reason to be interested in progressive change.

One of their first big events is attending a Science March that will take place in Spokane on Earth Day. Students for Progressive Change meets every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Crescent Bay Room in the SUB. All students are welcome to join.

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