Editor,

Thursday was Student Organization Day, an annual event that is part of Welcome Back Days. College Republicans brought gubernatorial candidates Allen Weh and Doug Turner on campus to help register student voters and to educate our peers about how the
Republican platform serves college students. Both candidates have demonstrated an interest in the student vote, regardless of students’ party affiliation.

Weh and Turner’s actions speak loudly — more loudly than campaign rhetoric. Too often, youth are subject to empty promises during election cycles. Weh and Turner’s visit to UNM was more than symbolic; they showed a deep commitment to repairing the failings of the current University administration.

Patronage appointments are a misuse of taxpayer money, and they threaten the integrity of UNM. As a flagship University, UNM has a vital role in the future of this state. Consequently, politicians should be paying close attention to what’s going on at UNM. Weh and Turner are definitely paying very close attention.

Heather Hall
President of UNM College Republicans