Get out and vote

Whether you belong to the Independent, Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Constitutional or Republican party, there’s one time when your voice counts the most —  when you cast your vote for an election.

Young people have a particularly big responsibility to make it out to the election: We’re the ones affected by the decisions in the long run.

The people elected to these legislative positions represent you. They represent how your tax money should be spent, what jobs look like in the state, decisions on healthcare, your social security, crime prevention and the children in our state.

When you choose not to vote, you’ve put the decisions into someone else’s hands. Voting day leaves every person as an equal, so take advantage of that opportunity.

Even if you have no intention of ever being a political science major, it’s still your responsibility to take some time and make an educated decision for who you will vote for.

Take the time to attend the political speakers the university brings in. Check out the University of South Dakota’s College Republicans, College Democrats or College Libertarians.

 This summer the primary elections will be held June 3, with a general election Nov. 4. On the 2014 ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state executives, state senate, state house, statewide ballot measures and school boards.

In the upcoming 2014 election, students at the University of South Dakota have the distinct opportunity to play a role in the way the Vermillion and South Dakota community shapes out.

Becoming  educated on the issues on the ballot this year in South Dakota and Vermillion will not only lead to a smarter decision when it comes to voting, but  could help improve your community in the immediate future.

Becoming educated on the issues on the ballot this year in South Dakota, Clay County and Vermillion is not only essential to improving the immediate future in the community, but setting up better times for those who attend USD afterward.

In South Dakota, the senatorial race, as outlined in the four letters to the editor included on A5, will control the indefinite future of students and citizens of South Dakota.

The winner of the 2014 race will undoubtedly hold weight for current and incoming students on issues involving tuition increases, university funding and almost any issue faced on a college campus.

So, get out there USD. Support your community by voting in this year’s election.