So, the stud gov crowd is all a-whirl with discussion of who is running for Student Body President (SBP) this coming January- and, of course, who’s on who’s campaign. From the best of our sources, there are three confirmed candidates: 1. Mario Benavente 2. Mary Cooper 3. Rick Ingram and…
No more Castles!
Well, castles are awesome. But that doesn’t mean they should be funded by student fees; nor should paper or supplies for normal a-frames. Stud cong is taking up the issue of campaign finance and will making a lot of changes to Title VI (the relevant portion of the Student Code)…
Vindication tastes sweet
Especially for those of us who have long criticized the ASG for being an ineffective and inefficient organization. Now their oversights might cost them $5,000 and a two-year ban on lobbying activities. The story here.
Conservatism = Ideals of the University
In a recent interview on “Uncommon Knowledge,” Prof. Harvey C. Mansfield of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government had this to say: “Conservatism is closer to the mission of the university than liberalism is.” But he’s right. At least, the true liberal arts model, where all presuppositions are investigated to…
Sunset Student Fees!
One idea in SBP Hogan Medlin’s platform I’d like to see implemented is adding a sunset clause on all student fees/student fee increases voted upon by the student body. At the moment, all inertia is going towards student fees annually increasing. There is really no means to review the level…
The Gall!
Another salvo in the public/home-school debate- “Orange County School Board rules home-schooled kids can’t participate in extracurriculars.” Denise Morton, Chief Academic Officer of Orange County Public Schools: “We looked at five different school districts and their policies,” Morton said. “We don’t generate money from these students, and we’re recommending that…