They may not be the most powerful jobs in America (an ASUO official was recently overheard saying “We may be the dregs of Oregon elected officials, but we’re elected officials nonetheless”), but they are critically important in their own way. This week is the beginning of the campaign season for all ASUO elected offices.
It’s vitally important that students get involved in the ASUO elections process. This is your chance to change those things on campus that you feel need fixing. Don’t like the way the PFC allocates money? Don’t think the Executive has the right priorities? Run for office and fix it.
This is also a perfect opportunity to learn leadership skills. The ASUO is a functioning government for the students of the University and a laboratory environment for the elected officials of tomorrow.
Tuesday is the last day that students can file to run. Step up and join the campaign.
Editorial: ‘ASUO’ means governance of students, by students
Daily Emerald
March 9, 2003
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