To join the College Republicans a student needs nothing more than an interest in politics.

The club invites all students, even those that may not be Republican.

“Attending our meetings is the first step to getting involved in College Republicans. We seek to allow all students at our meeting: Republican, Libertarian, Democrat or Independent,” said Cameron Pruette, chairman of the College Republicans.

The College Republicans discuss current events and the presidential race at their meetings every Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Humanities Building, Room 103.

“We want to provide opportunities to students who wish to get involved,” Pruette said. “Everyone is welcome to join College Republicans - everyone can make a difference.”

Along with meetings, the College Republicans plan to do phone banking and workshops with different conservative organizations, such as the Leadership Institute, this semester as well as attending planned events and rallies.

Recently, the College Republicans took 20 students to Belmont University for the second presidential debate to support the Republican Party.

“Our students got the chance to rally all day for the McCain campaign against swaths of Obama supporters,” Pruette said. “Several of them also got the chance to be interviewed by local media.”

If a student wants to learn more about the College Republicans but cannot make it planned meetings or events, debates are another option.

During each semester, college debates are planned here at Lee University where important issues facing the United States are discussed.

Debates will help increase a student’s knowledge on politics.

“Through the two debates this semester, we have presented the major party issues and the presidential candidates to the student body,” Pruette said.

As the presidential race comes to a close, students are becoming more aware of important issues facing our country.

To make a difference, a student can get involved with politics right here on Lee campus.

“We simply seek those who want to know more or maybe are just curious about how to get more involved,” Pruette said. “Politics matters. We want to make this clear.”