Editor's note: The following letter was written by a slate running for the Student Government Association 2016-17 executive board. The letters were not edited by the Daily News.
College, as everyone knows, can be a very challenging time for students. Balancing grades and job searches on top of social and extracurricular activities can place a great deal of stress on students’ lives. Some students face more pressing challenges, like finding a way to pay for college while also taking care of sick loved ones.
The challenges students face may seem as insurmountable as a mountain. The executive candidates of Summit recognize how difficult college can be. This is why the SGA slate "Summit" has adopted such a name. Summit earned its name from the strides the Ball State student body make every day to overcome these obstacles. The executive candidates of Summit are students too, who face many of the same challenges themselves, which is why they are running to help students climb whatever mountain(s) they are facing.
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Summit strives to maximize student potential and drive through six overarching ideals, of which make up the word "Summit." They strive to Strengthen, Unify, Maximize, Motivate, Implement and Transition. These ideals fully represent Summit’s goal of ensuring that students will reach new heights. Summit recognizes that it is vital to not start at the top of the mountain; instead, Summit has made it clear that helping others climb the mountain is not only beneficial to the student body but also Ball State University as a whole. Summit recognizes the importance of working from the bottom up and ensuring that small organizations are not overlooked, that students' voices are heard and that we all reach new heights together.
The executive slate is comprised of, James Wells (President), Ana Batres (Vice President), Brock Frazer (Secretary) and Emily Halley (Treasurer). All four have dedicated much of their time as students into making Ball State University a better place to live and learn. They are all involved in a variety of organizations which range from Ball State Athletics, to the Student Government Association, Women in Business, the Latino Student Union and Black Student Association. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise brought them together and has provided them with an assortment of unique perspectives to help guide them in tackling the most important issues on campus.
Summit rejects the notion that the Student Government Association is ineffective and does little to benefit the students. They understand that making positive changes on campus never comes easy and is often filled with setbacks along the way. However, Summit is fully committed to overcoming any obstacles and continuously striving to maximize student potential They understand and wholeheartedly agree that SGA can be a force for good. Their ambitious platform is not only attainable, but was created with you, the students, in mind. Summit realizes that change doesn't always come easy, and it never has, that it takes the collective effort of everyone contributing to the process, especially the student body. Summit knows that together, with your support, we can overcome all obstacles and reach new heights together.
Become a trailblazer and join us on our journey to the summit.
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