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USGA still has problems reaching the students they represent

Abstract:
The Triangle reported May 9 that the Undergraduate Student Government Association presidential race was uncontested yet again. You may recall that the race was uncontested in 2004 and 2006 as well.

To an outsider, it would appear that either these presidential candidates are so strong that no one wants to oppose them, or that there is a genuine lack of interest in the USGA across the student body....

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Andy

posted 5/16/08 @ 5:07 PM EST

I agree! I think it would help if the USGA set up tables around campus from time to time (i.e. in the quad, student center, dormitories and other popular areas) and talk to students passing by and accept input to discover the key issues and concerns. After all issues and concerns change all the time and they tend to change rather quickly with each new campus expansion. The tables/booths would be a great way for the USGA to take a more proactive approach and make their presence known on campus. You can't just post a flyer and expect everyone to read it. Has anyone seen the bulletin boards on campus? It's too over crowded! Who reads that stuff? Don't get me wrong. Posting a flyer shouldn't be eliminated altogether as a form of promotion but student organizations also need to find more unique ways of promoting themselves on campus.

Andy

posted 5/16/08 @ 5:12 PM EST

And another thing...'activities unlimited' is great but you shouldn't stop there. In reality everyday should be 'activities unlimited' on campus. You need to constantly promote (and not just for freshman involvement) so the motivation/membership doesn't fizzle out.
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