Our Voice

This week, the nation watched as both the Democratic and Republican parties announced their respective nominees after months of grueling campaigning from the East to the West Coast.

We have been bombarded with so much information, and the time for action and a decision will soon fall into our hands.
As your campus newspaper, it is our duty to inform you (our readers) about the opinions that the student body holds. And if you read that previous line carefully, we, The Colonnade, represent your voice and your opinions.

The Colonnade has closely followed both, if not most, political parties in this election.

Contrary to popular belief, and to some nay-says, The Colonnade remains apathetic in our collective political views.

We are an eclectic bunch here in the newsroom. We have varying opinions that represent all beliefs from the very liberal, to the moderate, to the very conservative, to the unsure, and to the “I don’t care” group.

We are individually a boisterous crowd and are very outspoken when it comes to our politics.

Collectively, The Colonnade does not side or affiliate with any political party.

What you see, ladies and gentlemen, in the Opinion section are, as the heading states, the opinions of our columnists, who can be any student who chooses to write – including you.

So, when we get complaints that the paper has suddenly become a conservative or liberal platform, it is not because we care more about one party than the other.

We believe you should tell us those opinions; The Colonnade is your paper in which you can debate these issues.

We strive to present the most accurate and most unbiased opinions when it comes to our articles.

We also strive to represent opposing viewpoints to the best of our ability with our columns.

We strive to be the best of these thing, but we can only be as good as what is given to us.

What we can give back is up to you and your loyal readership.

We continue to be better and better with each issue, because you tell us what we can improve on, what you like, and what you want.

So, instead of whining about how conservative/liberal/green/blue/purple we have become, why not exercise that good ‘ol First Amendment, and let us hear what you know about it.

Participate.

It’s about time you stopped waiting for someone else to do it and take matters into your own hands.

Comment on stories online at GCSUnade.com, write a Letter to the Editor and send it to colonnadeletters@gcsu.edu, or Vent your opinion anonymously by IMing ColonnadeVent.

Without you (our readers) we are nothing, so please keep us informed so that we can inform the campus community.

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