Go out and vote

People seem to always complain about problems, but never actually have the courage to go out and do anything about them. In reality, some problems are easy to solve by voting.

Everywhere you go, you might see voting ballots for different kinds of situations. Yes, in some cases, some elections might be more important than others, but it all makes a difference.

I know you may be wondering, "What can my vote actually do?" In reality, every single voter makes a difference.

In most cases, young generations seem to be the ones slacking off, and not putting in such a huge effort toward any election. But it's never too late. Let's start now.

If we never spare a few minutes of our time, then we might never get the chance to express our opinions later on.

We might be the ones feeling regret in the long run.

We don't have to start off by voting for our next president; let's start off here at Citrus College.

Since the Associated Students of Citrus College (ASCC) runs an important part of our school, we should pay close attention to every choice they make. However, there are many Citrus College students who really just don't care.

Let's start changing this by being more involved in our school. We need to know what's going on in our surroundings. Let's do our research.

Most students walk around campus not knowing who's running ASCC, what's going on in ASCC, or who's running against who.

Maybe this is because we are not aware, or we aren't notified.

Students would probably take nominations more seriously if they were to actually see what is happening in their school.

It would be nice to be able to walk around campus and see posters of nominees and their sides of the issue. Even if it is a week before elections, it would still make a difference.

We all have the right to know what programs are going on around our school, and maybe students would take them a bit more seriously if they could see a poster board they could walk to at any time throughout the day and be able to read through it.

Also, all information should be online on the Citrus website so that students, future students, alumni and anyone interested in Citrus could read through it as well.

Even though there is going to be an ASCC candidates forum on Thursday, May 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Handy Campus Center, there are many students who are in class, working, or practicing during those hours and won't be able to attend.

We all deserve the right to know who the candidates are and it is ASCC's job to make sure they make it easier for students to see at all times.

One way this can be accomplished is if candidates' mug shots and platforms were posted online, along with their backgrounds. Students at Citrus should be able to know the candidates' backgrounds and what it is they can offer and contribute to our school.

After all, this is our school, so we only want what is best. Let's make our votes count.
ASCC elections are May 25-26, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside of the Handy Campus Center, and then continue from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. inside the Handy Campus Center.

All you need is your student I.D. Card to be able to vote.

ASCC can't define any goals yet on what it plans on doing differently until the election committee is put together, but we all hope major changes are made for next semester.

But for now, at least we can do our part. Go out and vote. Express your opinions and let your voice be heard.