As LSU prepares to battle Auburn on Saturday in one of the most heated rivalry games of the season, another contest is competing for the capital city’s attention.
Voters across Louisiana will flood polling stations to determine who will sit at the helm of the state for the next four years.
Yet, amid opulent tailgates and daylong debauchery, it’s possible the election could take a back seat to football in the minds and agendas of University students.
But anyone who is a Louisiana resident should not diminish the importance of the election.
Incumbent Bobby Jindal may seem like a shoo-in for the win, but regardless, voters must recognize the importance of exercising their right to vote and their responsibility to make decisions about our state’s future.
Jindal has zealous support throughout Louisiana, and those who support him should voice their desire for his re-election. Those who don’t should feel equally compelled to mark a tally for one of his challengers.
A total of 10 candidates comprise the gubernatorial race, and one of them — Jindal or otherwise — must be the right person to lead our state. It’s your job to help determine who that person is.
As college students, it’s our responsibility to make sure the Millennial generation has its say in our political future. Higher education is at stake in this election, and we, the stakeholders, must respond.
Shoo-in or no shoo-in, the time is now. We must set the precedent that, as young voters, we are educated, opinionated and prepared to help determine the future of our state.
With a 2:30 p.m. kickoff, there is plenty of time in the day to fit a vote into your schedule, either before you head to campus or after the crowds have poured out of Tiger Stadium.
Find a time to make your voice heard. Your state is counting on you.
 
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