TO THE EDITOR:
After four wonderful years here, UNC has found a large corner in my heart, so as a graduating senior, I would like to express my concern for the future of this great university. The strength of our university lies within our student body, with our student government and student body president acting as our representatives.
However, the past few days of election drama has shown that our student government is in shambles. We have a lawsuit brought against the Board of Elections and SBP candidates blatantly breaking rules and using disgraceful tactics to run campaigns. One of my housemates commented today, “Look how far we’ve come from Eve Carson. She was the best student body president we’ve seen in our four years.” And I must say I wholeheartedly agree with this statement.
Eve was an SBP who fought and cared for the student body and acted with integrity. She earned her votes from the student body and brought respect to student government. So look at where we are today. It’s disheartening to know that this is the last SBP election I will participate in and it leaves me wondering, with a lack of confidence, if the future SBP will do anything for the student body.
We deserve and demand an SBP who will make promises he or she can keep, someone who will act for and with us. This election has been disgraceful. So to the future student leaders, student government and student body president: watch yourself.
Sophia Duong
Senior
Health Policy and Management
