Daniela Bustamante,18, Undeclared

“… I think this is unfair. Federal workers are working without pay, some that even risk their lives for us. We should imagine our lives without those workers.”

Pierce Reisinger, 18, Undeclared

“I am disappointed that our elected officials would shut down the government building. They’re only job is to make decisions, and they couldn’t even agree on a budget. Many federal workers won’t have money for necessities now, because of this issue.”

Kristen Mitra, 18, International relations

“Because of this dispute, shutting down the government doesn’t make sense, working through it does.”

Jesus De Alba, 18, Business

“I don’t follow politics too much, but it is wrong something shuts down due to an argument, especially by people who run our government.”

Harris Montañez, 20, Political Science

“This event shows the problem our government has within the system. I do not think this affects me personally, but it shows how fragile our government can be.”