"I don't really think it's necessary to have the day off. He was a great human rights activist, but we don't need the day off."

Brian Tuchalski
senior - media studies

"I think it's a great idea to have a day off. Having the day off for someone like Dr. King, [students] would know why they have the day off and think about racial issues."

Elijah McKinley
senior - psychology

"[Having a day off] does stand for a good thing. He fought against racism and for equal rights."

Sean Curran
junior - education

"I think we should have it off. He had an impact on us. It's as important as any other holiday."

Jessica Kerlin
senior - rehabilitation

"I'd like to have it off. I know that my high school does."

Sarah Miller
freshman - nutrition

-- Compiled by Caleb Sheaffer
-- Photos by Daniel Freel