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Have you ever heard about the free food in the Brickyard the day after it was served? Have you ever been late to class on Centennial because the bus was full? Are you a part of a student group that stands for a great cause but lacks publicity opportunities? Issues such as these have to be addressed in the coming year.
Student Body President- we have been hearing this phrase for the past two weeks, but what does it really mean? To me, this means being your voice within Student Government and the administration.
This means being an active part of the student body by supporting athletics, assisting in University service projects, proudly raising awareness for the causes you believe in and for the diversity that makes N.C. State unique.
Let’s break it down.
The student—what you think and what you want. We’re the red and white from State, and we know we are the best, but how do we bring out the best in each and every student? Every student’s voice deserves to be heard and every student group’s hard work deserves to be noticed.
After being a part of the rugby team and Campus Crusade for Christ for the past few years, I have realized how important publicity is to student organizations. People can’t show interest if they don’t know about events.
The body—we are North Carolina State University. Sure, we are made up of separate people of different ages, from different cultures, with different interests, but together we are the Wolfpack. I want to bring a sense of unity to N.C. State. There is a great divide between Centennial Campus and Main Campus which I believe leads to students being unaware of events occurring on the opposite campus. As Centennial continues to grow, the connection between campuses should mirror that growth.
The President—this is the position about being a leader. Being an effective leader is all about being visible and being held accountable for my actions. While I have been at N.C. State, I have been active in different areas of campus which has given me insight into the concerns of many students.
Becoming your Student Body President is a large undertaking, and I know that I have big shoes to fill. I believe that my past leadership experience will help me transition into the role of Student Body President. I am fully committed to learning everything this position entails so that I, and Student Government as a whole, can meet the needs of the student body.
So here’s to enjoying the free food in the Brickyard, getting to class on time, making your student group the most it can be and another great year at N.C. State.
Alex Compton is a junior in biological sciences and is currently a candidate for Student Body President.
This column is the second in a series from student body president candidates. Although the Technician offered each candidate an opportunity to write a guest column, only two submitted them by the deadline.