Students take action
Published on January 15, 2008 by The Sentinel
KSU is a campus bursting with educated young people who are getting
excited about the upcoming election and expressing opinions on vital
issues. This is not particular to the election, but also to causes
that students feel strongly about.
Student organizations such as the Young Democrats of Kennesaw are tabling, urging all students to register to vote, regardless of political affiliation. Other organizations are putting up posters urging students to get involved and become aware of important issues. Erin Collins explains, “I believe that every student should research and learn to understand politics and figure out who they actually believe in and not go on what their friends say.”
Many students seem to share this idea, and are spreading the word about action and awareness. Adair Moore describes, “It is important for young people to get involved with politics and vote because they are doing a service to the interests of other young people. If enough young people show up and vote, the politicians will get the message that young people are a political force that should be taken into more serious consideration.”
It’s not difficult to see that students at KSU care. Many bumpers in the parking lots display a favorite candidate or some political opinion. And it’s not hard to find someone with an opinion. Just walking by the Social Sciences Building, one can eavesdrop on numerous conversations regarding change in America or a particular candidate.
Surprisingly, the atmosphere seems to be moderate, even though KSU is located in a polarized part of the country. “It’s refreshing to see so many students forming their own opinions,” continues Adair. “We live in a predetermined part of the state and country, and students do not seem to be phased by that.”
Erin concludes, “It is apparent that we can make a difference, and are finally taking action, and full advantage of this upcoming, and sure to be historic election.”
Photo by Maria Yanovsky
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