Not everyone stays up-to-date with the news.
Not everyone hops on the Web after getting up in the morning or watches CNN between classes. Those who do follow the news are the most likely to read the paper every day.
People who are informed about what goes on can help other students understand the magnitude of the events occurring at Ball State right now.
Some students are unaware that the president of the university is Beverley Pitts, who is serving as acting president until a new president is found.
There is a search going on for a new university president. Students might not think a president's position is important, but some of the decisions a person in that position makes directly affect students.
Student Government Association has been trying to get another student on the search committee.
What has seemingly sparked interest is the McKinney lawsuit. The family of Michael McKinney filed a civil action suit against the university this week. When the amount the family filed for -- $100 million -- was released, people had more input about that situation.
Students did not seem to care what was happening until something might -- inadvertently -- affect them personally.
Everything that is happening at Ball State has some effect on students. Until those students become more informed about issues, they cannot help the situation.
By learning about events, talking to other students and relaying feedback to SGA and media outlets, the news will spread.
The legislation going through SGA, the issues discussed in University Senate and the outcome of the lawsuit and presidential search affect students.
In order to help gauge those effects, students should stay informed and help others become more informed about issues.
It is difficult for people to have opinions on issues that they do not know exist.
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