As the University of Oregon braces itself for another round of ASUO elections, a critical examination of the candidates reveals a concerning trend: incumbents from the current student government seek re-election under the guise of community improvement. However, their track record tells a different story, stained by disastrous planning decisions such as the mishandling of NASU's oldest tradition and the disenfranchisement of students during the winter term election. This year, three slates vie for student votes: FlockForward, OurUO, and UO Student Power. Amidst promises of change and progress, it's imperative to scrutinize the credentials and actions of each candidate to ensure that history doesn't repeat itself.

A STUDENT SUBMISSION DISCUSSING AN UNUSUAL SOLUTION TO CONTINUED FRATERNITY MISCONDUCT.

As the University of Oregon braces itself for another round of ASUO elections, it's imperative to scrutinize structural flaws that mar our democratic process, contributing to student apathy, voter fatigue, and abysmally low turnout.