<p>Another way of looking at it is that W&M students are active for a cause rather than a particular party. The Roach to Richmond is a good example of this. Students, regardless of party affiliation, join together each January to lobby the state government on behalf of higher education needs. ([William</a> & Mary - Students go on the ‘Road to Richmond’](<a href=“http://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2010/students-go-on-the-road-to-richmond-123.php]William”>Students go on the 'Road to Richmond' | William & Mary))</p>
<p>This is not to say that the College Democrats and College Republicans aren’t active but W&M students tend to be more cause-oriented than straight party-oriented</p>