What does the average student care about? This is the question many candidates are finding themselves scrambling to address efficiently in hopes to solidify their seat in Student Government. In the past, voter turnout has been scarce at best. (Insert passive aggressive sarcasm) Why should students care about Student Government Association when the only thing these student-chosen, student-representatives have a say in is what fun traditions could be brought to campus, solutions to parking, and the ability to address rising tuition costs?
Late last semester SGA held a “Speak up or Shut up” campaign, in which only freshman participated to do the former. While I applaud those that contributed, a majority of students appear to have a whining complex without post-appropriate action, which simply might as well be a sign-off on the dissipation of student life.
Student elections are a prime opportunity to speak up and be recognized as a vital member of the university. Inside this edition, print and online at www.thebridgenewspaper.com, you’ll find a SGA Election Guide. For those that don’t know where to start joining in the movement for change, try voting.
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi
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