Weekly: College Republicans: Back in business?
Issue date: 9/17/09 Section: Opinion
Though Hillsdale College is set apart for its markedly conservative political views, the College Republicans had little presence on campus last year.
Last November, the group hit a sour note when the group's chair, then-junior Andrew Cureton, stepped down from his position.
Additionally, their controversial "Communist Day" left more than just a few people angry. Many believed the sarcasm of the event to be in poor taste.
During the 2007-2008 school year, the club seemed to deal with dissension in its ranks, more often than not, rather than the ongoing political struggle.
This year, however, the organization seems to recognize that now is time for change.
Ironic.
With a new set of officers, the College Republicans intend to become more active both on and off campus.
The group plans to go to the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference in October. Throughout the year, it will bring in Republican candidates and have debates with Hillsdale's small but involved Hillsdale College Democrats.
Members plan to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference. Basically, in the words of the group's community liason and sophomore Elliot Gaiser, the club aims to "have a real world impact."
After last year's performance, an active group of College Republicans will be a welcome change on campus for Republicans and Democrats alike.
Last November, the group hit a sour note when the group's chair, then-junior Andrew Cureton, stepped down from his position.
Additionally, their controversial "Communist Day" left more than just a few people angry. Many believed the sarcasm of the event to be in poor taste.
During the 2007-2008 school year, the club seemed to deal with dissension in its ranks, more often than not, rather than the ongoing political struggle.
This year, however, the organization seems to recognize that now is time for change.
Ironic.
With a new set of officers, the College Republicans intend to become more active both on and off campus.
The group plans to go to the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference in October. Throughout the year, it will bring in Republican candidates and have debates with Hillsdale's small but involved Hillsdale College Democrats.
Members plan to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference. Basically, in the words of the group's community liason and sophomore Elliot Gaiser, the club aims to "have a real world impact."
After last year's performance, an active group of College Republicans will be a welcome change on campus for Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Mel
posted 9/21/09 @ 3:48 PM EST
Why does every article about the College Republicans or Democrats have to mention how much the opposing group must appreciate the other's existence? This kind of namby-pamby lip service is patronizing and unnecessary. (Continued…)
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