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     Want to help foster political activity, debate and understanding at GCSU? The answer may lie in a political RSO called the College Republicans.
     The organization became an RSO in 2001. Jason White, Chairman of the College Republicans, invites anyone that wants to become politically involved on campus to join.
     “The purpose of the organization is to end apathy on campus,” said White. “We love when people bring new ideas to the table.”
     The organization opens its doors to many different mindsets.
“We welcome all different types of republicans,” White said.     “No one person defines the Republican Party as a whole.”
     The College Republicans encourage members to work on campaigns, help host speakers, or hold events. The organization hosts several events at GCSU each semester.
Recently, the College Republicans, in association with the American Democracy Project, Coverdale Institute and Young Democrats, co-sponsored the Herman Cain event and Democracy Week.
     “We are hoping to have a Presidential Persona Debate in mid-November,” said White. “The mock debate will help inform people about the presidential candidate’s positions.”
     Other events that the College Republicans are planning on hosting include a political forum in which two former congress people will be available to discuss education, war and other hot political issues. This event will be co-sponsored by the Young Democrats.
     The College Republicans have over 30 active members who pay the one-dollar dues per semester and almost 700 unofficial members.
     Jerry Herbel, a Political Science professor at GCSU, is in his second year as advisor for the College Republicans.
     Anyone can join the College Republicans by joining the College Republican Facebook group, which is the official means of communication. Prospective members can contact Jason White at Jason_white1@ecats.gcsu.edu with any questions.
     The College Republicans have a website under construction that will replace their Facebook group as the official means of communication for the organization. The website is located at: www.gcsucr.org.

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