2008 Woodie Awards
Get Your AS in Gear
Steven Dimon
Issue date: 3/5/08 Section: Opinion
It's an exciting time in electoral politics. People's voice, the blood of the electoral vein, is pulsating to the tune of change. Many Americans maintain an "anyone but Bush attitude," hopefully drawing more voters out to ensure that sentiment. Elections, after all, are meant to solve debates, not create them. The race alone for the Democratic Party nomination is a heated one for the record books.
Student government here at HSU does not have two parties, but rather celebrates anyone running for student office. Which brings us to our topic: Associated Students Government Elections are upon us! So how about it? Don't you want to look back and say "I used to be a student representative" and worked in my university with the bigwigs on behalf of my peers.
Beginning March 10th, you can prepare to become the next: AS President, Student Affairs V.P., Administrative V.P., or Legislative V.P., or one of the multiple Representatives for each College: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Resources and Sciences, Professional Studies, All Universtiy/ Interdisciniplinary, Residence Hall Association, and Graduate Studies. There's revolution in the air, and it is starting here.
Last year's voter turnout for the on-campus election was higher than it had been for years. Let's demonstrate our commitment to this university, and to those who may say the student voice is irrational and in the moment at best, by having a great election with more voter turnout than ever. There's a certain type of competition desired here, and that is healthy competition due to heavy interest- RUN FOR OFFICE.
By the way, Associated Students Government (AS) is responsible for allocating $750,000 that comes directly from student fees ($100 per student, per year). Shouldn't you be one of the people who speaks up for that next proposed program to be cut?
For more information, and to pick up paperwork detailing the election and more, come to the AS Office* in the UC South Lounge and ask anyone there. (*Next to Clubs Office and Center Activities where they sell licorice). Email questions to kll31@humboldt.edu. Join us on Myspace and Facebook too!
Student government here at HSU does not have two parties, but rather celebrates anyone running for student office. Which brings us to our topic: Associated Students Government Elections are upon us! So how about it? Don't you want to look back and say "I used to be a student representative" and worked in my university with the bigwigs on behalf of my peers.
Beginning March 10th, you can prepare to become the next: AS President, Student Affairs V.P., Administrative V.P., or Legislative V.P., or one of the multiple Representatives for each College: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Resources and Sciences, Professional Studies, All Universtiy/ Interdisciniplinary, Residence Hall Association, and Graduate Studies. There's revolution in the air, and it is starting here.
Last year's voter turnout for the on-campus election was higher than it had been for years. Let's demonstrate our commitment to this university, and to those who may say the student voice is irrational and in the moment at best, by having a great election with more voter turnout than ever. There's a certain type of competition desired here, and that is healthy competition due to heavy interest- RUN FOR OFFICE.
By the way, Associated Students Government (AS) is responsible for allocating $750,000 that comes directly from student fees ($100 per student, per year). Shouldn't you be one of the people who speaks up for that next proposed program to be cut?
For more information, and to pick up paperwork detailing the election and more, come to the AS Office* in the UC South Lounge and ask anyone there. (*Next to Clubs Office and Center Activities where they sell licorice). Email questions to kll31@humboldt.edu. Join us on Myspace and Facebook too!
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