# @csucollegian on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIFSIDGvKG7
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-05T23:00:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Rocky Mountain Collegian (@CSUCollegian) — https://gondola.cc/CSUCollegian

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Over the four years I have been at Colorado State University, I have only voted in one Associated Students of CSU election. Given the recent diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that may be removed from the university without any input from students or the organization meant to represent us, I can confidently say that I won’t be voting in this year's election either.

This isn’t because I'm a graduating senior who won't be affected by the policies. Instead, I want to help create a future for a CSU community that actually focuses on what students believe is important. If the last few months have proven anything, the representatives we vote for don't actually have influence, which is why I made the decision to withhold my vote in the ASCSU election.

While there are valid arguments for the importance of voting in elections, my biggest reason for choosing to disregard them is the lack of meaningful action in support of students opposing the policy decisions. ASCSU does help with funding for student organizations and the Cultural Resource Centers, which is important to students, but this isn't ASCSU's only role when it comes to student advocacy.

Read the full opinion piece at the link in our bio.

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.

Written by deemia27 
Graphic by Caden Proulx

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