This Associated Students “Villa-gate” scandal is not an issue of individual immaturity, as Sarah Mack assumes — I don’t care about the drinking habits of my arbitrarily elected officials. Nor is it, as Michael Young — true to out-of-touch administrative form — suggests, some sweeping condemnation of the campus culture he and his authoritarian colleagues have so long tried to quash (I invoke here the shrieking lunacy provoked by the mere hint of Floatopia Two). The “certain kinds of behavior” he cites are the truest forms of self-expression allowed to students. No, this is an issue of perception.
Maybe this concept is lost on the Student Body President motherfuckers who actually want to “get involved,” but not everything is a social club. Associated Students is literally the governing body of this campus, inasmuch as it holds the power over our collective purse, and for it to act as though student fees are merely membership dues, to be squandered on whatever shiny object strikes their fancy, is unacceptable. For them to now shut out public oversight and rely on their chummy relationships with administrative higher-ups to save them is absolutely criminal.
I do not ask that everyone pretend this is a serious issue — because nothing on this campus is serious in the least — but there was actual wrongdoing, and I want someone to burn for it. Charlie Arreola, why don’t you lead the way and step the fuck down? Nothing personal, bro — call it the Nixon effect.
The executive officers were not at the retreat. Calling for Charlies resignation is some unfair bullshit. Heres a guy who works his ass off day and night for the students, putting everyone before himself – and is suddenly getting attached and called to resign for an event he had nothing to do with.
Ridiculous
gauchoholic,
Perhaps the student body would be aware of this information if members of A.S. would actually disclose what happened and provide an iota of transparency. By hiding behind closed doors trying to save their elected asses, A.S. is only further alienating students like Chris and myself, who have a legitimate right to know how our fees are being used and/or abused.
correct me if im wrong
but i thought elective office was a great place for drunken, irresponsible behavior….or maybe thats just the kennedys