When Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio was officiating “Star Wars”-themed weddings on May the Fourth — essentially a holiday for fans of the franchise — the couple felt the force calling them to commit to the ceremony.

Hult said the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and George Floyd’s killing could all be factors driving young voters to the polls. Students at Virginia Tech and Radford University said that health care, climate change, taxes and international relations influenced their votes. Virginia Tech student Jazzlyn Childs said women’s rights and social justice brought her to the ballot box. No matter if they mail in their ballots, vote early or on Nov. 3, these young voters want their voices heard. “I feel like our generation just has so much to offer," said Tatum Lynch, a freshman at Virginia Tech.

The force is strong with RVSPCA's Pet of the Week Obie, and he's looking for his forever home!