Apathy silences student voices

It was brought to our attention recently that the College Democrats have one official member: the president. 

As for the College Republicans? They have approximately ten official members. 

Considering that our enrollment is at over 11,000 students, the numbers for both of these organizations are dismal. 

While involvment in any student organization on campus is beneficial, being a part of politics during this time is especially crucial. 

Last week, many hopefuls vyed for bids from the Greek community, students attended the ISU vs. Butler game by the masses and relaxed by tuning into "The Big Bang Theory." 

Shouldn't the politcal organizations see that same kind of turnout? Shouldn't we be just as passionate about our politics as we are about our Greek community, athletics and television? 

Student political organizations give us the platforms to voice our opinions. And with the presidential election coming up, now is the time to be heard. 

Do you want to change the face of politics? Do you want to make a difference during the presidential election? Get involved. 

It is your responsibility as a student and as a member of this country to be informed about our politics. 

It is up to us, as the new generation, to educate ourselves and take part in the world around us. So why aren't we? 

Tuition hikes, parking permit prices , the cost of gas and food expenses all relate to decisions made through legislation.

 Look around. Newly contructed buildings such as the Rec Center are the result of strong student voices and the SGA.

What right do you have to complain about any of those issues if you didn't vote or fight against them  in the first place. Can you take some of the credit for our Rec Center? 

Further, the politcal sects should be loud and proud. Are you promoting your organizations? Are you doing enough to spread the word? Perhaps, you would see a higher turn-out if you marketed yourselves more often. 

It is your duty to strongly encourage student involvement. And we're not seeing it. 

How can students even contact you? 

What if your political party isn't being represented at all? We welcome you to start your own organizations. The more parties, the merrier. 

So, political organizations, are you out there? We challenge you to write in, speak out, and recruit just as much as rest of the organizations on campus have. 

This is your campus. Act.