the sons nu ed from ot h 'gh-profile ^ °ns against the Co, ndent that surfaced'a ; s ! lni 1 nie r. cadets», r aphed naked and uet tape. Howeve, 11 charges were filed, cavalry previously led m 1991 wh cadet claimed sb_ 1 b y other members Was reinstated wfieo 1 her story. Fis h Drill Team, ^ nstated in Januan i, ed 'n 1997 after a L ported being issmen. ii et iued from ] ■ any other victims 3ress charges, he sail t Thursday, reports have been fi UPD. Corps does r>lic misconduct of condone this incila, Aggielife The Battalion Page 3 • Monday, November 4, 2002 To vote, or not to vote As Election Day 2002 approaches, students face pressure to vote By Kelcey Rieger THE BATTALION On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Texans all over the state II be heading to the polls to vote. While some lexasA&M students prefer not to participate in lection Day, others will be casting ballots. JaySlovacek, a senior journalism major, said ie will cast his vote in the upcoming election. “Sadly, my motivation for voting isn't to vote the good guys, but keep out politicians who ire excessively self-serving,” Slovacek said. ”1 hink more people voting would assure politi- iansof their status and result in less ‘politiciz- ng’ of issues.” Slovacek considers himself lucky because he originally from Bryan and therefore is regis- idets Mills said"fi ere( ito vote in Brazos County. Many students do Early .Voting quake of 7,9 itude rods Dr Alaska RACE, Alaska (AP) arthquake rocte >opulated areaofrc- a early Sunday s jcking highways ocking over fueltrc ng rural homes, lot have this convenience, which might be the eason politicians fail to take the student vote iriously, said Slovacek. “Candidates always ignore students ” Slovacek id. “I’ve heard student voters called ‘gypsy vot- rs'byone well-known politician. (The term 'gypsy voters’) means that students can be great or elections as cheap and free manpower, but can- iidates couldn't rely on students for votes since nany students are from out of state or unreliable.” Lacy Dolsen, a junior political science major, snot voting in this election because he is regis- ered in his hometown of San Antonio. “Not only do I have to make the trip to San Antonio, but 1 don’t think I am directly affected ) miles s was strongly fdl about 270 mite It hit at 1:13 rd 1 of Alaska ii Earning Center arthquake ii >ka felt in 3 stern states ;nitude 7.9quake.:' jy the politicians and the decisions they make,” )olsen said. “Plus, I don’t think 1 will be in ollege Station long enough to see the effects of urrent legislation.” t j j r M he decided not to go to the trouble aS, ^ ma kmg the trip home, Dolsen said he still hinks it is important for students to vote. “Some of us will graduate and be looking for |obs within their tenure,” Dolsen said. “We will toe to deal with their policies as individual adults. It is a constitutional privilege to be given a voice in government, so if you feel it is neces- Neb. (AP) - lijmiT s centered nff’l sary to vote, by all means, vote.” Political groups around campus, such as the College Republicans and Aggie Democrats are trying to find ways not only to encourage stu dents to vote, but draw attention to students and let their voice be heard. Jessica Berkey, a junior political science major and chairman for the College Republicans, said many political candidates do not take stu dent votes seriously. “Many candidates tend to discount the student voice because it tends to be fairly apathetic ” Berkey said. “The student body needs to know that its voice does matter and that people in Austin and Washington care about their opinions.” JP BEATO • THE BATTALION Berkey said the College Republicans has been busy, not only with encouraging voter registra tion and working turnout drives, but also with making appearances on the campaign trail with candidates such as John Cornyn, Rick Perry, and Jeb Hebsarling. “We have brought many candidates to campus to encourage student involvement in the elec tions ” Berkey said. “We have tailgate parties and rallies with the candidates so students have a chance to hear what the candidates have to say.” Berkey addressed issues being debated in the current election that may be of importance to A&M students. “Gov. Perry is working on legislation that would provide funding to encourage first-genera tion college students to attend the university of their choice and also help fund more scholarships for deserving high school and college students,” Berkey said. The Aggie Democrats said there are issues that concern college students that candidates such as Tony Sanchez and John Sharp have addressed in their campaigns. “Sanchez and Sharp have both made a pledge to stop any further tuition hikes at our public uni versities,” said Jonathan Steed, a junior political science major and president of Aggie Democrats. Steed said the Aggie Democrats has been working to publicize the elections and candidates around College Station. Steed said the Aggie . Democrats have participated in two campus debates, helped block walk in Bryan-College Station’s Democratic precincts, worked at the phone bank to call voters and have assisted the party in putting candidates’ signs up around town. “It is very important that college students exercise their right to vote in this election,” Steed said. “Many policies and pieces of legislation over the next few years will directly affect our future. If you don't vote, you don’t have the right to complain.” Judge John Boyett, who has served as College Station’s Justice of the Peace for 14 years, said stu dents should take advantage of being able to vote. “Voting is more than just marking a ballot,” Boyett said. “It requires thought and research to truly make your vote count and vote intelligently.” Boyett is running for the office of Justice of the Peace against two other candidates who are currently students at Texas A&M. 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