The Red and Black

Issue date: 2/26/08 Section: Opinions

SGA Treasurer Resignation Letter

Dear Members of the Student Body,

Throughout the recent campaign I enjoyed meeting many of you and gaining your feedback about what you would like to see accomplished in the coming term. I also, appreciate my fellow members of the Office Party for their drive and sense of energy they had throughout the campaign, which I know they will carry over into SGA.

However, after much personal reflection and prayer, I do not believe my passion for SGA matches that of the other students who were elected to office. My service to the student body is best carried out through other venues, and I believe that the office of treasurer should be claimed by the person most passionate about the job.

SGA is an incredible organization with multiple opportunities for students to get involved on their campus and meet new people. I do not want to be the person who is half-way committed to this important position, and I feel that it is best for me to step aside sooner rather than later to ensure that you have the best representation possible. I want to encourage you, though, by letting you know I plan to continue being involved in the campus community through other venues.

It is my concern for the students, along with a respect for integrity, that led me to step aside, and I want to encourage you with the knowledge that I know Connor and Nicki will follow through with their campaign pledge to passionately represent students at the University of Georgia.

With respect and appreciation,

Keri McCrary

Eating disorders a control issue

I would like to thank Rachel Webster for her column, "Eating Disorder Reality Check." I am glad she explained that, in most cases, an eating disorder is not an attempt to be thin. Rather, it can provide an individual with a sense of control and can serve as an outlet for pain or frustration.

Living with an eating disorder means fighting a constant battle against a low sense of self-worth. It pains me when I hear my peers joke about anorexia and bulimia, and I feel if they were more informed about these disorders they might take them more seriously. Joking about eating disorders isn't funny, it shows insensitivity and ignorance.

JESSICA HOLDEN
Sophomore, Athens
English

Don't expect too much in dating

In response to Josh D. Weiss' column, "Women need to come with instructions":

Obviously someone forgot to tell you about the switch behind a woman's ear. Just give it a click, and she's all yours.

Seriously though, you cannot codify the hearts of all women into understandable quantifiable data. Dating hardly would be any fun if that were the case. (Yes, dating is supposed to be a fun experience.) Each woman is unique and special.

When you ask a girl out, you should never expect anything. At most, you should expect to have a good time. Think of each date as a step in getting to know the other person. Eventually you generally will understand a specific woman. (Perhaps dating is like a qualitative case study.)

If you want to increase your success rate with women, think of the four "C"s. Confident: Be confident with who you are. Cultured: The more you know the world the more interesting you are. Cleanliness: Think about your appearance. Caring: Be human and care for the other person.

JAMES SYKES
Senior, Rochester, N.Y.
Spanish, History and Sociology

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