Candidates use technology to campaign

This past week, people across campus with laminated name cards told students to vote for a certain candidate. Campaigning for Student Representative Council (SRC) is part of the election process.
Candidates find supporters to help them go out and make their name known.
One of the most common ways to campaign on campus is going door-to-door.
Campaigners typically go in groups of two to various student apartment complexes around Rexburg.
They knock on doors, present their candidate and try to persuade the students to vote.
Candidates also pass around fliers, talk to people around campus and some even make Facebook groups.             
Campaigning isn’t always easy for the candidate.
“The whole campaign process was a little crazy, but it was worth it,” said Jon Clare, a junior studying horticulture and the newly elected Student Body President for the Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 Semesters.
Even though it was stressful, most candidates still wouldn’t give up the chance to campaign.
“I’ve had the opportunity to have lots of friends,” said Sylvester Brown, a junior studying business and the newly elected second vice president, “It’s a great experience.”
The campaigning for the semester is over now, but there will be more elections in the future.
Elections ended on July 2 and the new presidency  was announced.
All candidates agreed that students should get involved, whether it’s voting or participating in the SRC.