Claire Herquet, Editor

Pi Sigma Alpha, La Salle University’s political science honor society, will host Political Awareness Week from April 13–17, bringing together various student organizations across the political spectrum to encourage engagement, voter education, and informed participation in voting.

The week‑long initiative will feature a voter registration drive alongside informational programming focused on federal, state and district candidates for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, with special attention given to the approaching primary elections. The goal of the event is not only to provide students with access to reliable, nonpartisan information, but also to promote respectful dialogue surrounding politics.

Political Awareness Week at La Salle is a collaborative effort among several of La Salle’s student-run political organizations, including La Salle Democrats, La Salle Republicans, La Salle Socialists and Democracy Matters. By bringing together groups of differing perspectives, student leaders hope to strengthen our campus with healthy discussion and mutual respect.

“We hope Political Awareness Week promotes a continuation of Lasallian values when discussing politics on and off campus,” said Madi Smoley ‘27, vice president of Pi Sigma Alpha.

Throughout the week, students can expect interactive and educational events designed to help them better understand candidates, political platforms and the roles elected officials play once in office. Organizers emphasize that these events are intended to inform rather than persuade, giving students the tools they need to form their own opinions.

The week will begin with an ice cream social event on Monday, April 13th, allowing students the opportunity to hear about different political organizations on campus. Democracy Matters will lead the voter registration effort during the events occurring on both Tuesday, April 14th and Thursday, April 16th, encouraging students to register and participate in upcoming elections. Meanwhile, La Salle Democrats and La Salle Republicans will provide candidate information unique to Pennsylvania on Tuesday during free period, as well as resources for students who are registered to vote in other states.

“There’s nothing more powerful and meaningful than seeing a community come together to exercise democracy,” said Jose Bruno ‘27, president of Pi Sigma Alpha. “Political Awareness Week is a great way for Explorers to kickstart that process as this election season begins.”

Specific dates, times and locations for events are still being finalized. Students are encouraged to look out for flyers around campus and follow the participating organizations on Instagram for updates.

Organizers hope the week will reflect Lasallian values both on and off campus, reminding students that civic participation is not only a right, but a responsibility.

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