Throughout recent years, a number of important legislative and administrative changes have had drastic effects on our education system. 

Many of these changes could have, and should have been subjected to widespread public scrutiny on the part of the student body.

Nonetheless, as of late, students have been growing more apathetic and willing to sit back and accept things that are detrimental to their interests.  This has led The Technician to call on students to organize, take action and make their voices heard.

In the past many of these calls have gone unanswered. However, there are exceptions to this growing trend of apathy.  

We commend the members of Fossil Free NCSU who recently organized to fight for their cause—reducing N.C. State’s dependence on fossil fuels—by joining the nationwide movement, protesting investors, such as Bank of America and Citibank, that are funneling money into industries that contribute to the degradation of the environment.

We believe the members of Fossil Free NCSU have done more good than they may know. Not only did they work to advance their cause, they also set an example of how students should act in the face of anything they deem unjust or unacceptable.