Generation Opportunity, or Gen-Opp as they call themselves gave away sunglasses, bottle openers and T-shirts to patrons Tuesday night at Olde Main in downtown Ames in an effort to spread the world about student debt.

Gen-Opp Regional Digital Coordinator, Courtney Green said the organization is non-partisan. They exist to educate millennials about student debt and a host of other issues.

“The average Iowa student [graduates] with $30,000 in debt,” said Ryan Flood, Gen-Opp State Director for Iowa. “We just want to fight for our liberties.”

Flood said healthcare, unemployment and privacy issues are also important to Gen-Opp. 

“Even just entering your phone number on the internet is being watched,” Flood said. “I think that is totally unconstitutional.”

Flood and Green both stated that the key is getting millennials to register to vote and go to the polls.

“It’s a great opportunity to let your voice be heard,” Green said.