Spring Break
Guest Column
'Howdy' from your friendly Student Body President
By: Eric Beckham
Issue date: 6/4/09 Section: Opinion
Howdy Ags
I hope that this letter finds everyone well, enjoying summer vacation, and settling back into College Station to begin the summer session.
I wanted to again briefly thank everyone for allowing me the opportunity to represent and serve you this school year. It has already been a tremendous experience, and your student government is well underway accomplishing not only the goals that were outlined during the student elections, but also tackling the day-to-day challenges that the business of the university presents. Since the end of the semester, the various components of SGA have been actively engaged in everything from staffing committees, to representing students at Board of Regents hearings, to speaking to former students across the state.
This year will undoubtedly prove to be one of a kind for Texas A&M and its students. There are many issues on the horizon that will test the spirit, community and fortitude of our student body. The MSC renovation project, the tenth anniversary of the Bonfire tragedy, and the task of unifying a student body during all of this, will make for a challenging and defining year. Right now, and all year long, our students are tasked with the relocation of student space from the MSC. We will all be responsible for preserving the memory of the MSC, along with its tradition, for future generations of Aggies during the reconstruction phase. Students this year will have the opportunity to commemorate Bonfire and the tragedy that we all remember, and honor those students who lost their lives 10 years ago. Lastly, with our ever-growing student population, Aggies will be tasked with bridging the gap between the many different facets that make up our unique student body. Ensuring that every student who attends our university has the same Aggie experience as their peers is of the utmost importance.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer, and best of luck in your courses over the summer sessions. As always, please let me know if there is something I can do for you!
Gig 'Em!
I hope that this letter finds everyone well, enjoying summer vacation, and settling back into College Station to begin the summer session.
I wanted to again briefly thank everyone for allowing me the opportunity to represent and serve you this school year. It has already been a tremendous experience, and your student government is well underway accomplishing not only the goals that were outlined during the student elections, but also tackling the day-to-day challenges that the business of the university presents. Since the end of the semester, the various components of SGA have been actively engaged in everything from staffing committees, to representing students at Board of Regents hearings, to speaking to former students across the state.
This year will undoubtedly prove to be one of a kind for Texas A&M and its students. There are many issues on the horizon that will test the spirit, community and fortitude of our student body. The MSC renovation project, the tenth anniversary of the Bonfire tragedy, and the task of unifying a student body during all of this, will make for a challenging and defining year. Right now, and all year long, our students are tasked with the relocation of student space from the MSC. We will all be responsible for preserving the memory of the MSC, along with its tradition, for future generations of Aggies during the reconstruction phase. Students this year will have the opportunity to commemorate Bonfire and the tragedy that we all remember, and honor those students who lost their lives 10 years ago. Lastly, with our ever-growing student population, Aggies will be tasked with bridging the gap between the many different facets that make up our unique student body. Ensuring that every student who attends our university has the same Aggie experience as their peers is of the utmost importance.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer, and best of luck in your courses over the summer sessions. As always, please let me know if there is something I can do for you!
Gig 'Em!
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