The 2008 election appears to be bringing out the advocate in students across Ball State University's campus.
Students are coming out in full force - whether it's to run voter registration efforts or stand in line to see a presidential hopeful speak.
The apathy of the average person seems to be dwindling as we have found our voice mattering to those in the realm of politics.
Perhaps we only care because Indiana's primary matters for the first time in 40 years.
It's a classic chicken and egg situation. There's no real way of knowing which came first: students caring or presidential hopefuls visiting.
Either way, this election has peaked the interest of the student body. We hope the interest and passion students now have for politics and democracy continues throughout their lives.
One small alteration or addition to our new-found sense of civic duty would be great, though.
We need to realize that while presidential elections are highly visible, the president is not the person who will fix the potholes in Muncie.
Participation in local government is the first step to truly making a difference in your community.
From there, consider casting a vote in the gubernatorial races as well.
Local elections determine who will represent the voice of your town, county and state to the big decision makers. To ensure your voice is truly heard, participate in local elections.
Political change happens in a ripple effect; voting in local elections is at the center of the pond and gradually influences the rest of the political spectrum.
We need to keep up the enthusiasm and continue participating in elections of all levels.
Maybe one day we could live in the kind of world we actually want.
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