In this issue we published an article about presidential campaign efforts at the Ohio State campus. A walk through campus would illustrate the point; the campaign for Sen. Barrack Obama is significantly more visible than that for Sen. John McCain.
Although The Lantern will not endorse any presidential candidate for the 2008 election, we acknowledge that the actual ratio of Obama supporters to McCain supporters on campus is likely not as one-sided as it seems.
Although McCain was the last candidate to visit the university (before fall quarter began), his campaign is otherwise nearly invisible on campus. Ohio will be one of the most contested states in the election, and OSU boasts the highest university enrollment in the nation, but it seems as if McCain is ignoring the important student voting bloc.
The next generation needs to be well-informed, so The Lantern encourages political candidates to make themselves known on campus.
Today the Lantern ran a story about the crime during football games and the precautions the Columbus Division of Police have taken to ensure students are safe.
Though many of the changes made during the last few years are overzealous, we feel they have made a significant impact. The idea of forcing students to remove all couches from front porches made little sense at first, but it has helped to eliminate damage from riots following games. The campus has not experienced a massive riot since 2002, which can largely be attributed to the influx of police presence during game days.
Other laws, such as stricter tailgating policies, have made for a less festive environment around the stadium, but the impact on student safety is undeniable.
The Lantern feels that students are still able to generate a great atmosphere for games while keeping celebrations calmer.
All things considered, the changes on game day policies have made for a much safer environment.
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