Editorial: Form your thoughts and get your votes ready
The student government is getting ready to host elections for the executive positions, President and Vice President, and is looking for worthy candidates. The CSC student senate organization has played huge roles in maintaining the balance between academic life and overall wellness of CSC’s student body. This is the chance to select the students who you trust will represent you properly and be the student voice. President and vice president applications are open through March 27.
If you’ve looked at your bill and wondered “where does my student activity fee go?”, well it goes to the student senate account. This is what funds the various student clubs, the fun events, and upgrade to the campus that help make student life better like the Zen Room and Food Pantry. It is this team of senate executives and student senators that make sure that the student body is considered when decisions are made. They work with the student trustee, faculty, and staff to ensure the continued existence of our student rights.
Students are encouraged to go to the senate meetings, every Monday at 4p.m. Go to the meetings, know how your student funds are being managed, learn about some changes senate is trying to implement. The student senate is a forum where ALL student expressions and opinions are encouraged and respected.
Keep an eye out for the campaigns and talk to candidates. Get to know them before the voting begins. This is your chance to get involved and get your opinions heard. Elections are going on and campaigns begin Monday, March 23. Emails with the voting form will be sent on April 6 and be open for the next five days. Winners will be announced on April 10 via emails to all students.
If you are interested in applying for the executive positions, you can find more information about the electoral timeline and process on the CSC student senate website. If you are also interested in becoming a student senator, there are many positions available and you can email [email protected] with your interest.