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but know who you’re voting for

The House of Student Representative elections are today, and a reminder is in order for on-campus students and the student body at large.

Many of us vote for our hall representative and forget about the responsibilities the position entails. But as a voter, students not only take responsibility for who is given office, but should also maintain responsibility for their representative’s actions.

Too often the weekly meetings go unattended and the commitment level of those in an office goes unchecked. This leaves the student body uninformed of the matters of the Student Government Association and with little influence on the body of politics that makes up TCU.

Voting is a two-way process — our obligation does not end with just making an informed decision. We also must hold candidates accountable.

House representatives are the first step on the ladder influencing the issues addressed by SGA and the university. Students have issues that could easily be addressed by their House representative.

Use the resource you are given to influence the student body and make sure issues important to the success of TCU are addressed. It is our duty as members of the TCU student body to vote for those who will value the commitment and obligation that is being a member of the House of Student Representatives.

Check on the status of those you voted for. Tell them about the issues that should be brought before the TCU community. Our responsibility does not end with election day.