FROM WHERE I SIT: SGA, consider your legacy
Cara Anthony
Editor in chief
Issue date: 4/13/09 Section: Forum
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From the outside looking in I've always wondered what it would be like to be a member of the Student Government Association. I wonder if the candidates really know what they are up against and how much students depend on them.
I believe every SGA administration should leave their mark, each student should know the impact that SGA is making on campus. What is the point of electing students if they do not hear our grievances and help to make changes?
Being a member of SGA means more than just dressing up in a suite during football games. Our elected students have the power to voice student concerns to administration.
Also, I am not sure if they realize how much respect the student body has for students that are members of SGA.
This should be even more of an incentive for SGA members to actively work for the students that put them in office. A lot of energy is used to get into office however; it seems to taper off once students are elected.
Members of SGA may argue this observation by saying they work hard through the year. However, there is always room for improvement.
Although many people may disagree, the 2008-2009 administration did make a good effort to improve the livelihood of the student body.
There were several seminars this year that focused on the value professionalism. Seminars like those are very helpful, especially to first year students.
The royal court was placed in a positive light when Mr. TSU, James Alderman won the national title of Mr. HBCU.
Also, it seems as though campus queens are staying connected and working for the community thanks to R.E.I.G.N. Supreme, which was an organization founded by the 2007-2008 Miss TSU Orna Jones.
I hope the future administration took notes during critical moments during this school year. There were several active moments that spoke volumes about the importance of unity among SGA and the student body.
When Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United Stated of America our SGA President Patrick Walker Reese, Mr. TSU James Alderman and SGA Speaker of the House Danny Glover marched to Fisk University with nearly 2,000 students in celebration.
Also, SGA officials took a stand when the Tennessee Board of Regents announced a tuition increase that maybe detrimental to a lot of student.
Once SGA heard of the potential increases they did not haste to protest at the capital building with students.
I believe moment like these are priceless, and hopefully future Tigers will make efforts to be a active part of the student body.•
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P.J. Williams
posted 4/13/09 @ 10:05 AM CST
What about the legacy of the Meter. Where have you been Editor and Chief all year. While I must say that those events are good that SGA did. Protests and marches are not priceless anymore like back in the day. (Continued…)
Danny Glover
posted 4/14/09 @ 3:22 AM CST
P.J. Miller....In regards to TSU SGA and the protest i feel like this. You were right when you said that protests don't yield the same results as thy did in the 60's. (Continued…)
mukesh
posted 5/02/09 @ 1:09 PM CST
Consider therapy or counseling. A divorce is never easy. Your attorney is not the most qualified person to assist in dealing with your emotional pain/recovery (that is no more so than a good friend lending an ear). (Continued…)
Somebody
posted 5/08/09 @ 1:33 PM CST
SGA's legacy will be as it always has been to get people on. Don't know about Kara's legacy but P.J. Williams obviously has some personal issues with her. (Continued…)
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