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Letter: Senator vouches for Adepoju/Clarke
Issue date: 2/5/09 Section: Editorial/Opinion
02/05/09 - To the Cigar,
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." -Barack Obama
One presidential ticket this year that will ensure the change all students at the University of Rhode Island can look forward to, the change we've all been yearning to see for our entire college career, is that of the Adepoju/Clarke ticket.
Like our country, URI faces a number of crises that plague our micro-nation and has for some time. One such problem is the ongoing struggle to promote diversity and culture on this campus. As Vice Chairman of Cultural Affairs under Maxwell Adepoju, I have seen the efforts he has made firsthand in the battle for campus diversity. According a poll from the Web site College Prowler, the University of Rhode Island carries an abysmal "D" grade for diversity. With the support of pro-diversity senators like Cultural Affairs Chairman Maxwell Adepoju and SOARC Chairwoman Amanda Clarke, we can be sure the cultural experience at our institution will flourish and grow.
By supporting student groups, Greek life and assisting in bringing organizations together, there will surely be a campus-wide boom in student involvement, programming and entertainment for everyone. The phrase "There is nothing to do this weekend," which has been heard all too often in recent years, will be replaced by excitement and enthusiasm students long for.
URI faces challenges off campus as well. The ongoing fight to loosen Narragansett's tightening grip on students' rights through the Orange Sticker Policy will continue to be a lengthy legal engagement. However, we can be certain that the Adepoju/Clarke administration will keep the pressure on our legal adversaries and give hope to those who seek fair rules and regulations in off-campus living. By acting in a professional but determined manner, the students of URI will gain the respect and pride of our neighbors.
With the winds of change come great opportunities, strength and pride. Be proud to be a member of the URI community and strongly consider your values and vision for the future of this student body. Your help, support and determination alone can allow Maxwell Adepoju and Amanda Clarke to take the helm of the proud ship we call home. They are the right choice for URI and its dedicated student body.
Drew Yensan
Student Senator
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." -Barack Obama
One presidential ticket this year that will ensure the change all students at the University of Rhode Island can look forward to, the change we've all been yearning to see for our entire college career, is that of the Adepoju/Clarke ticket.
Like our country, URI faces a number of crises that plague our micro-nation and has for some time. One such problem is the ongoing struggle to promote diversity and culture on this campus. As Vice Chairman of Cultural Affairs under Maxwell Adepoju, I have seen the efforts he has made firsthand in the battle for campus diversity. According a poll from the Web site College Prowler, the University of Rhode Island carries an abysmal "D" grade for diversity. With the support of pro-diversity senators like Cultural Affairs Chairman Maxwell Adepoju and SOARC Chairwoman Amanda Clarke, we can be sure the cultural experience at our institution will flourish and grow.
By supporting student groups, Greek life and assisting in bringing organizations together, there will surely be a campus-wide boom in student involvement, programming and entertainment for everyone. The phrase "There is nothing to do this weekend," which has been heard all too often in recent years, will be replaced by excitement and enthusiasm students long for.
URI faces challenges off campus as well. The ongoing fight to loosen Narragansett's tightening grip on students' rights through the Orange Sticker Policy will continue to be a lengthy legal engagement. However, we can be certain that the Adepoju/Clarke administration will keep the pressure on our legal adversaries and give hope to those who seek fair rules and regulations in off-campus living. By acting in a professional but determined manner, the students of URI will gain the respect and pride of our neighbors.
With the winds of change come great opportunities, strength and pride. Be proud to be a member of the URI community and strongly consider your values and vision for the future of this student body. Your help, support and determination alone can allow Maxwell Adepoju and Amanda Clarke to take the helm of the proud ship we call home. They are the right choice for URI and its dedicated student body.
Drew Yensan
Student Senator
