EDITORIAL: Speak up!
Countless times, we've seen our fellow classmates tweet, Facebook or comment about problems they have with Central Michigan University and a variety of its policies.
But, we're willing to bet that only a handful of those people went to those in power to make their desire for a change known.
Heading into the second summer semester and looking forward to the fall semester, that should change.
We, as a student body, should follow in the footsteps of Morley senior Christine Salvati, who after she saw a problem with the Student Activity Center's policy for online students, took action.
Before Salvati brought the issue to the president's office, students enrolled only in online classes could not use the SAC to work out or have fun. She saw an issue with that, so instead of simply complaining to friends in real life and online, she calmly but firmly made her voice heard to the president's office.
While too many of us use Twitter as a way to lash out, Salvati used it to reach out to anyone who can help her cause. She found help, and now, all students can use the SAC without having to signup for a membership.
We're asking you, the students, to learn from her. Speak up if you have a problem with the university and do everything you can in your power to make a change. Go to the president's office, contact a Student Government Association representative or even go straight to new SGA President Maria Reimers and let them know what's on your mind so the problem can be addressed.
Many times, the university doesn't even know there is a problem because students don't speak up. How can problems be fixed if those who make the decisions don't know they are there?
This goes beyond the university, as well. Time and time again, we have seen progress made in society when those who have an issue with the way things are speak up and demand a change.
Become active. Our generation is often written off as the "Me Me Me Generation," as a recent Time magazine cover story labeled us. We're supposedly lazy, entitled and apathetic.
It does not have to be that way. Active, knowledgeable and aware young people have the power to create a better world for themselves, on issues ranging from the large to the seemingly trivial. History shows us that.
So, let's start talking.
