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Along with head cheerleaders, star football players, and homecoming queens, you all were a dime a dozen at BYU. It was the great equalizer. I remember the day I hatched the plan to break into BYU student government. I was working part time as a driver for the BYU Laundry and wanted a white collar occupation. I went through all the possible offices with my fellow driver and settled on the one working with clubs and organizations (I was a member of a club, so it made sense). I'd never done anything like that, so it was quite a journey. I learned later that my predecessor was not happy that my campaign literature took a swipe at the "serious nature" of student government. But after taking office, I quickly learned that the organizations I was serving did take it seriously. I retain the ultimate respect for my fellow officer that headed up the "Education" office. She had a speakers budget and went out of her way to bring in people that would challenge the conventional wisdom of the student body. Naturally there were limits (due to the schools church affiliation), but the administration was supportive, as long as the guests agreed to comply with BYU standards. Like I said, I gained somewhat of an inside view on the University, realizing that there were many voices and positions to be heard. I also got great seats at the all the events.
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How did this thread go from such a great start to BYU student elections?
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07-03-2008, 04:59 AM | #65 |
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Yes, and you should have heard what I promised during my campaign speech. You would have thought I was running for Supreme Being. Obama would have blushed with shame. But I'll be damned if they didn't buy it.
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07-07-2008, 04:55 PM | #66 |
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The edited article is back.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_9...nclick_check=1 In fact, it was published on the front page of the paper today. It is also currently on the front page of the web site.
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