Students: It's 10th-grade world history at New West Charter;
in Los Angeles, we’re a Channel One News starter.
We're getting ready to start the day.
Keith Kocinski, you're my man-crush Monday.
The teacher in the school — Mr. Estanislao,
and Channel One News starts right now!
Keith: That was awesome. Thanks to New West Charter High in L.A. for rapping us off today — nice job on those lyrics. Okay now, if you guys thought the World Series was a nail-biter, well, you ain't seen nothing yet because tomorrow night is going down to the wire as Election 2016 comes to an end.
Just yesterday the FBI came out once again, this time telling Congress that the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails was over. The FBI said Hillary Clinton "should not" face any criminal charges.
If nothing more, the news just makes the last day of campaigning even crazier. And that means the clock is ticking, with the campaigns hitting the final push — trying desperately to get out the vote and reaching those first-time young voters.
Hillary Clinton has star power helping her out. On Saturday, Katy Perry performed her Get Out the Vote concert for Clinton in Philadelphia, and on Friday night, Jay-Z and Beyonce did the same in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
Hillary: I thank Beyonce for standing up and showing the world we are strongest when we look out for each other.
Keith: Meanwhile, Trump is not letting up either. He is hitting several states today, including Florida and Michigan — both states he wants to win — but he says he doesn't need star power to get out the vote.
Donald Trump: And you know what? I don't need Beyonce, and I don't need Jay-Z. I like them. They're very nice. I don't need them.
Keith: But one thing both candidates need is voters — the more, the better, and Tom Hanson takes a look at the group of young people who might be exercising their civic duty for the first time.
Tom: They are excited…
Woman: It’s, like, such a big decision for our country.
Tom: …opinionated…
Woman: It’s a joke.
Tom: …forgetful.
Peter: I don't even know when the election date is.
Tom: They are first-time voters!
So what are your thoughts on this election? It is kind of a crazy election to be a first-time voter, I feel like.
Woman: I think it’s the most important time to be a first-time voter.
Woman: This time around, we’re gonna be surprised with how much of a turnout there is because people are finding out that it is really important to vote.
Tom: Millennials — people anywhere from 18 to 35 right now — match Baby Boomers as the largest generation in the U.S. electorate. That is more than Gen X, Gen Z or the Greatest Generation, which translates to a lot of potential political power.
I spoke with Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg over Skype. She is an expert in youth civic trends at Tufts University.
So what would happen if all millennials turned out to vote?
Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg: You know, it would really shift how, for one, how the political leaders think about young people. Given the past few elections, it’s very likely the electoral map would turn almost entirely blue.
Tom: Wow. So that is a lot of sway.
Kawashima-Ginsberg: It is.
Tom: According to a Pew Research study, millennials make up about one-third of the overall population that is eligible to vote, meaning they could have a big impact on the election. There is just one hold-up: A lot of them don't show up.
Myles: I had planned on voting, but not anymore.
Tom: Is there a reason for that?
Myles: I got really busy with work and never sent in my absentee ballot.
Tom: Ah, man, so you forgot, kinda.
Myles: Yeah, I kinda forgot.
Tom: Others choose not to.
Are you planning on voting in the upcoming election?
Stephanie: No.
Tom: You are unregistered.
Stephanie: Unregistered, yeah.
Tom: Why is that?
Stephanie: I didn’t find the need to register considering the circumstance of the two people that are running.
Tom: Kei says being young and reckless has always been to blame for low turnouts of young people at the ballot box.
Kawashima-Ginsberg: That’s true. Generally speaking, young people turn out at a lower rate than older citizens, and that's actually true across generations. So when Boomers were young people, they turned out at the lower rate than older citizens then. And millennials turn out at the lower rate when they are young, which is now.
Tom: Do we know, or can we predict, how many millennials will get out there and vote?
Kawashima-Ginsberg: It is really hard to tell. There are both, you know, positive signs and, in some ways, worrisome signs. Again, our survey also found that many young people feel that their choices could really change the course of this country and the generation to come.
Tom: Young people often care about the issues — just not the voting. For instance, in 2012, a little less than half of young people turned out to vote — same thing in 2008, 2004 and 2000. Kei says the solution to the problem begins in the classroom.
Kawashima-Ginsberg: It really is a matter of how much attention we pay to young people as a political voice even before they turn 18 and making sure we're preparing those young people to be able to talk about politics and have a voice and have a climate in school where political discussion is really exciting and fun rather than something that students want to avoid.
Tom: Eventually, millennials will get old, and a new generation of crazy, young kids will inevitably inherit the low voter turnout curse. As for Election 2016, we will just have to wait and see.
Tom Hanson, Channel One News.
Keith: Thanks, Tom. And hopefully, we will see more first-time voters make it to the polls tomorrow.
All right, coming up, we find out what you think about four-day school weeks.
Keith: Now we have got an update to a story about “Rolling Stone.” The major, influential magazine lost a case in court, and now it might have to pay out millions of dollars over an article it published that turned out not to be true.
It was a story that created national outrage and led to the suspension of a fraternity at the University of Virginia. “Rolling Stone” published a shocking account of an alleged assault on campus, but soon after the article was printed, holes in the story began to appear. A top journalism school looked into the story and said the magazine failed in its reporting, editing and fact-checking.
“Rolling Stone” then retracted — or took back — parts of the article. The original article also said that administrators at the school didn't really help the victim, including Associate Dean Nicole Eramo. Eramo sued for defamation, which is damaging someone's reputation. It is a tough lawsuit to win because public officials have to prove that the magazine intended to hurt them.
Well, on Friday Eramo won her case. The jury will now decide how much money to award her. She could get millions of dollars from the magazine. In a statement, “Rolling Stone” said, "We overlooked reporting paths and made journalistic mistakes that we are committed to never making again. We…sincerely apologize to anyone hurt by them, including Ms. Eramo.”
Okay, next up, it is time to hear what you guys said about a story we aired last week: One-third of schools in Oklahoma moved to a four-day-a-week schedule because of big budget cuts.
We asked you, would you want a four-day-a-week school week? And it looks like you guys are pretty open to the idea. Seventy-three percent of you said yes, while
27 percent said no.
Kendall said, "A four-day school week means three-day weekend, so count me in."
But A.P. said, "I say no, because students need that five-day school week to grasp all the information and facts they're learning."
Thanks for weighing in, guys.
All right, when we come back, we will put our finger on this week's Next Big Thing.
Keith: Okay, it is the printable polish that is storming social media. But before we show you this week's Next Big Thing, let's see what you guys thought about last week's.
We told you about how the snaps you share would be the Halloween costumes you wear — Snapchat filter costumes. And we even tried it out! So is it the next big thing? Fifty-one percent said, “Yes — what a treat!” Forty-nine percent said, “No — this must be a trick!”
You guys were pretty split on this.
Class: This is Mr. Bailey's class from Norwayne Middle School in Creston, Ohio, and we think that Snapchat filters as Halloween costumes are the next big thing!
Keith: But Beth said, “No, there's a fine line between fads and next big things. This is most definitely a fad.”
Guys, thanks so much for your responses.
All right, Azia is here, and I understand that you have a firsthand experience when it comes to this week's Next Big Thing.
Azia: That is right, Keith. Some of the squad here at Channel One got a chance to try out the newest nail trend. Check it out.
Nail art is all the craze on social media, but getting those Instagram-worthy nails is anything but easy.
Pree Walia: So I'm right-handed, and when I paint with my left hand, it looks really bad.
Azia: It's a struggle!
Walia: It's a struggle! And then when I print hearts or smiley faces or, you know, pizza on my nail, it's not going to look very good.
Azia: Pree Walia, the CEO of beauty tech company Preemadonna, has a solution. Part printer, part robot, part artist. It is called the Nailbot.
Walia: This is a form of instant expression, right? It shows how you feel, you can express your love for something, and it should be changed frequently, you know. That's kind of an awesome part about nails.
Azia: Here is how it works. To get started, we prepped our nails with a light-colored base coat of nail polish, like white. Using the Nailbot app in our smartphone, we have the option to choose a design from the picture gallery, which includes emojis and personal photos, then hit print.
Keith: I may be biased, but I definitely think it is the next big thing.
Azia: You would. So what do you guys think, is the Nailbot the next big thing? Head over to ChannelOne.com to vote and weigh in, and make sure you guys keep sending those video responses to . You may just see it featured on the show.
Keith: All right, Azia, well, that is going to do it for us now, and remember, if you are 18, it is your right to vote tomorrow — so go do it! All right, on that note, we will see you right back here on Election Day.
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