Response to last week's letter

Letter to the Editor
Joseph DiTommaso
Joseph.ditommaso@lyndonstate.edu
Junior Meteorology and Applied Mathematics Major


Lyndon State College: the Balancing Act


Balance. It is one of the most important and simple life lessons I have learned. Finding a balance between everything you want and what you have, or what you need to do and what you can do. Yet such a simple concept can be so hard to live by. People tip the scales one way or the other more often than not. The workaholics versus the party animals, the health nuts versus the junk food junkie, etc. College in itself is a giant balancing act. There has been, in my eyes, a serious imbalance in the attitude involving the college itself as of late. I fear that in light of new policies and unchanged persistent ones, the entire student body will have a one sided view of our college.

For every negative critique of someone or something, one should try to find a positive one as well. Whereas there can always be more pros than cons or vice versa in a decision, dealing with people is a whole different ballgame. No matter how frustrated one can get with the faculty, the Res Life Staff, SGA, or whatever organization you find fault with, you should always keep in mind the challenges they face. There is so much that could be improved, but there is so much effort going into the school that we must acknowledge as well.

There have been people who have argued that SGA is beyond the “common student.” Yet as I have seen, anytime a student has wanted to voice his or her opinion, it has been heard. No government, student or federal, is perfect, and a giant collection of college students representing clubs ranging from weather enthusiasts to disc throwers to actors is going to have problems. I just cannot see how anyone can deny both the effort of SGA members and the overall setup of the government. So all I ask of the student body is to consider the opportunities already in place for you. The Critic is a great example in the fact anyone’s voice can be heard, as long as reasonably stated. If you want something changed, talk to a House Rep in one of your clubs or become a Senator.

I would like to congratulate and critique the new Residence Hall Directors on their efforts thus far. Finding balance while dealing with incidents, deficits, and everything in between is beyond daunting. There is definitely room for improvement in organization and general smoothness of the working flow of things, yet I am sure after a semester settling in and getting the feel for it, the new SGA and Res Life staff will do a fine job.

I am in no way saying this place is perfect. The list of “issues” runs long and detailed in most students’ minds. One of the most disturbing issues is most definitely the deficit. Other issues big and small will come up, from the handicapped signs being painted backward in the parking lot to only three pockets remaining on a pool table to the dining hall only being open till 6:30 p.m. These and others problems most definitely have to be dealt with. Just try to remember LSC that balance is key for this school if you want your college to prosper. Be patient but expectant of your college and you may just be able to help improve this college for all of us and for yourself.