Whether you like it or not, this Monday you will play a crucial role in selecting students to represent you in Community Senate next year.

The question is, will you choose your representatives by casting your vote, or will you choose by letting other people make decisions for you? If you’re in Column B, this is for you.

We know it’s nearing finals season, and we’re all feeling a bit of the post-Serendipity slump. It’s hard to do things, especially when it’s so easy to just … not do things. But, voting is important.

Let’s skip the whole bit where we lecture you on the significance of fulfilling your civic duty and having a say in local government, because we know that you’ve heard it all before. Instead, let’s jump ahead to the excuses you’ll give anyway and the reasons why we’re not having it.

1. “But, I don’t go by Founders on Monday.“

Our main campus is way too small for this argument to ever be valid. You can spare a five-minute walk. Get some sunshine and fresh air. It’s worth it.

2. “But, I don’t know the people running.”

There’s still time! You’ve got their names ­— see the Senate update box on Page 2. You’ve got email. They’d love to talk to you. You are a strong and capable individual. Make it happen!

3. “But, I don’t even go to Senate.“

Well firstly, you should stop by sometime ­— but that’s a chat for another day. If you don’t go, it’s all the more important for you to vote. When you’re not there to express your thoughts, you need to be sure that the people who do go to these meetings will care about the same things that you do.

We’re fortunate to have the Community Senate and the forum it provides for voicing our views and needs. Quit complaining and go vote.

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