New CSU execs have gaps to fill

Congratulations to Arts & Sciences juniors Eric Nitz and Molly Boyle for being elected as Creighton Students Union’s next president and vice president for Student Affairs, respectively.

Since 1922, CSU has acted on behalf of the students, serving as a link to communicate their interests and needs to the university.

Communication was the foundation upon which CSU was built. However, it remains one of its shortcomings. Despite attempts to increase the exchange between CSU and the students it represents, CSU has often fallen short.

Many students are not familiar with what CSU is, what it does or how to use it. The newly elected representatives need to strive to bridge the gap between the organization and the students it represents.

The connection between students and their government is not a one-way street. Students also need to take the initiative to utilize the organization that is there to serve them. CSU will be able to better serve its purpose if students communicate their needs.

As CSU enters its 84th year, let us all take an active role in making it a productive year that yields benefits for all students.