Nathan Seltzer

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The Texas State political science department is trying to encourage student involvement in the politics.  Nathan Seltzer tells us more in this Bobcat Update:

Surveys have shown that students are generally apathetic about the political process. Vicki Brittain, who chairs the political science department, says one way to get students more interested is by encouraging them to add their opinions to the Discourse in Democracy white board, which is on the second floor of the Evans Liberal Arts Building.
[Brittain :15]
Jim O’Neill says reading the discourse board is one of the highlights of his day.
[O’Neill :05]
[Standup: Seltzer :12 “In 2008, college student turnout in the primary was 24%, but on March 2nd, turnout was only 10% in Hays county. Now, off year elections typically have lower turnout, but some are worried that college students are becoming apathetic toward government”]
Mass Communication professor Bob Mann says being politically aware is crucial for students entering the job hunt after graduation.
[Mann: 08]
If students have a better understanding of government, it stand to reason that they'll more informed decisions on voting day. The alternative is abiding by the decision of others. For Bobcat Update, I’m Nathan Seltzer.