Grassroots.

Sociology Professor Christina Perez posted a notice on the myDU website encouraging students to get involved in grassroots efforts, helping both presidential candidates by making phone calls to voters in swing states and encouraging people across the country to take advantage of early voting options.

The bulletin read: "The McCain-Palin Campaign needs you in Wisconsin Saturday October 25 and Saturday November 1.

The Obama-Biden Campaign needs you in Indiana Saturday October 25, Saturday November 1, and Sunday November 2.

For more information on volunteering and traveling to neighboring battleground states call ext. 6693 or email cperez@dom.edu"


I'm glad Perez is shedding light on what students can do to help; I receive numerous emails each day from the Obama campaign encouraging his supporters to reach out to the undecideds, visiting the numerous call centers set up across the city.

Diana Kobylarczyk reported a story in the Dominican Star earlier this semester about what our on-campus political organizations are doing. However, with a couple weeks remaining 'til Election Day, I'm surprised I haven't seen more action taken on campus by the College Democrats and College Republicans, other than a wall plastered with funky posters of Barack Obama, John McCain and Hillary Clinton.

I'm still also surprised to talk to several fellow students who shrug or say, "I don't know" when asked who they are voting for. With this being possibly one of the most interesting election seasons, I hope to see more from the College Democrats and College Republican organizations increasing students' awareness as we approach the big day.