As an alumni and a former CNR senator, I find the sale of the Hofmann Forest to be appalling. That being said, I think that the efforts of Senator Alex Grindstaff have been a great representation of how the student body feels on this issue. I am disappointed to hear, however, that the Student Senate sent the Hofmann bill to committee last night. I am even more disgusted to find out that the committee chair is effectively blocking it from a vote. Deans Eatman is the chair of the Public Affairs committee and has gone public with his opinion that he sides with the administration of the University and he supports the sale of the forest.

I am disgusted that an elected student representative would put his personal opinions before those of his constituency. If this is a truly democratic process, then Senator Eatman needs to prioritize a vote on this issue, instead of tabling it due to his personal biases. 

I know that I am no longer a student, but I think that the Technician should take a look at this issue. A pass on this Senate bill will effectively show that the student body is collectively against the sale of the Hofmann — a very powerful statement to administrative figures. 

Kelly Cox

Class of 2013