“School elections? Ugh, not again. I thought it was bad enough in high school!” a young first year student mutters to her friend as she enters the Gallagher Student Center. I have never really been a big fan of school elections either. From my sophomore year of high school, I vividly remember the young and popular beauty queen, whose financially successful parents helped her invest in her campaign with everything from bright neon pink T-shirts, pens and buttons to bumper stickers and sunglasses. Sure enough, she won the election and became student body president that year amidst an onslaught of … Continue reading Engaging Student Politics: The University is the place to begin with Civil Engagement