More of the same from the SGA
There are those, however, on the SGA who recognize that there are fundamental problems with the election system on campus. But when the new system was presented to the SGA on Tuesday, a majority of members shot down the only genuinely significant change from last year, which would be to allow candidates to campaign during the election period.
The rule that disallows campaigning during the election period extends to simple statements like "vote for me," "will you please vote for me" and "I would really appreciate it if you would consider voting for me."
At least two candidates were disqualified for these harmless statements during last year's election. Campaigning throughout the duration of an election is beneficial for the system as a whole. On such an apathetic campus, election-day campaigning will ideally raise awareness - and therefore participation.
It is hard to not be cynical at some Member's condemnations of the ensuing bureaucracy. The SGA seems to be on the path towards a repeat of last year's obsession with internal "reform." So far, the new SGA sure looks a lot like the old Student Council.
The rule that disallows campaigning during the election period extends to simple statements like "vote for me," "will you please vote for me" and "I would really appreciate it if you would consider voting for me."
At least two candidates were disqualified for these harmless statements during last year's election. Campaigning throughout the duration of an election is beneficial for the system as a whole. On such an apathetic campus, election-day campaigning will ideally raise awareness - and therefore participation.
It is hard to not be cynical at some Member's condemnations of the ensuing bureaucracy. The SGA seems to be on the path towards a repeat of last year's obsession with internal "reform." So far, the new SGA sure looks a lot like the old Student Council.
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