For well over six months, both Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate John McCain have urged the public to elect him the next president of the
Election Day is the day you are able to stand apart from your friends, family and fellow students to perform one of the most basic — but also one of the most vital — functions of a democracy. Your vote will help decide who could revive our economy, redefine foreign policy and ultimately control the future of the
Your vote becomes a voice that allows you to tell politicians what matters to you — a college student — and to our generation. Due to the recent collapse of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the investment banking industry, most the political dialogue in the past few months has concerned the economy — a highly relevant issue to any student, no doubt. But, with an overwhelming number of college students taking to the polls, you can also urge our nation’s next president to pay adequate attention to issues like college affordability or social issues.
This power can come down to your vote. In the 2000 presidential election,
But perhaps more important than simply filling out a ballot, be sure to cast an informed vote. In order to serve the American public’s needs, a thorough understanding of the candidates’ policies is crucial. Fortunately,
No matter who earns that seat in the Oval Office, today’s election will be a historic one. Help write a page or two in the history books. Vote.