STUDENT GROUPS JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT

COLUMBUS -- With the deadline for voter registration (10/10) quickly approaching, Project Vote 2000, a coalition of 12 student groups and university offices, continues to work toward the goal of registering 5,000 new voters on The Ohio State University campus.

"We have approximately 2,000 new registrations to date, said Kevin Cope, chair of Project Vote 2000 amd a masters degree candidate in public policy and management. "By registering voters, bringing political figures and candidates to campus to discuss and debate their views, and making sure that students actually know where and when to vote, we will make a tremendous impact in combating apathy and creating enthusiasm for the democratic process."

Students can get registered now until Oct. 10 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. in the Council of Graduate Students office (208 Ohio Union), the Undergraduate Student Government office (201 Ohio Union) and at the giant tent on the Oval.

For more information, visit the Web at www.osu.edu/vote

WHAT:Project Vote 2000 student voter registration

WHEN:Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Oct. 10

WHERE: The Council of Graduate Students office (208 Ohio Union), the Undergraduate Student Government office (201 Ohio Union) and at the giant tent on the Oval.

WHY:Student political parties are joining forces to reach out to register students to vote.