Rebecca Shrago
As we approach the end of our freshman year, I find myself reflecting on all we've accomplished at Hopkins. In just one year, we have woken up bleary-eyed at 6:59 a.m. to register for classes -- twice. We have jumped for joy at the announcement of a snow day.
We have learned how to do our own laundry, nurse a hangover, and crank out that paper that seemed impossible to write.
Student Council is like us. Just as it sailed smoothly at times, it faltered at others. Sometimes those of us on Council felt uncertain that we could get back on track; sometimes it felt like writing that paper: impossible.
Though it proved difficult, we persevered and emerged a stronger Student Council than before.Between the last senatorial election and now, an entirely new set of by-laws, or the laws dealing with the more intricate functions of the Student Council, was written by the Committee on Legislation.
As a member of this Committee, I worked tirelessly with three other dedicated students to draw up the by-laws in strict accordance with the new Constitution. We now face sophomore year with a little more experience and--dare I say?--a little less naivet??.
Our own class has redefined the status quo and set up a superior Student Council. Keep it fair, keep it fun. Vote Rebecca Shrago for Senator on the Committee on Legislation.
