On Distractions

This year’s election is very important for a number of reasons. The uncertain economy has affected numerous areas of our school. Because of the nature of the current economic climate, difficult decisions have been made that have affected the University budget, numerous departments and other essential aspects of the University such as LARES, the Campus Advocacy Network, and the UIC Women’s Community Clinic.

We have entered a pivotal point at our University and it is imperative that we choose leaders who not only have the best interests of the students in mind, but who are willing and able to make tough decisions.

This year you will have to make an important decision. The biggest decision you will face will be on election day, when you will decide who should represent you.

Over the next week you may have to make another decision. As seen during the most recent presidential campaign, distractions in the form of personal attacks may take place.

Negative attacks seek to distract you from discussing the important issues. Opposition in the form of distractions and negativity often reveals that the opponent has few options remaining.

You may either choose to substantiate these distractions or you may ignore them.

But no matter what is said over the next week, I urge you to look at the qualifications, ideas, and the capabilities of each candidate before you make a decision on election day.

The decision is yours to make and I am fully confident that you will make the right choice. With the important decisions the next trustee will face, I hope that you seriously consider this when you vote on April 15 and 16.

Sincerely,
Joel Ebert