On November 4th we are given the opportunity to vote in the mid-term elections. As students, we can choose to refrain from voting and allow others to make election decisions for us, or we can choose to exercise our ability to vote and actually play a decision- making role in our own futures. Your vote is your voice. It is your opportunity to influence the future. Regardless of where your political values lie, your vote strengthens the student voice which much too often gets ignored. The more student voters, the more representation students get. Together, we can change the statistic that our age group has one of the lowest voter turnouts. Together, we can strengthen the student voice.
While it is easy to sit back and skip voting in the election, the outcome affects you more than you realize. The officials elected on November 4th will make decisions relevant to you. The amount of money allocated to higher education dictates the price of tuition, how much financial aid students receive, availability of new university initiatives, and other university expenses.
You have the opportunity to make a difference within these issues simply by voting. Show up at the polls November 4th and voice your opinion. #WIVote because our future depends on the decisions WE make.
Do you agree that students should seek to change voter turnout? Is there a reason they shouldn’t? Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
