Really the 'wrong guy for the job'?Senators couldn't help but snicker at the ironic debacle unfolding before their eyes during last week's ASG meeting. James D'Angelo, a self-proclaimed loather of the Associated Student Government, was running for Senate clerk - unopposed. Even D'Angelo was smirking as he stood before the Senate, his hands stuck in his brown sweatshirt, fielding questions with quips and shrugs.
"What is your paper, The (Northwestern) Chronicle, going to write about you if you're confirmed?" asked ASG executive vice president Matt Bogusz.
"I'll write a piece bashing myself," D'Angelo, a Communication junior said, laughing.
I have nothing against the guy. He seems to be qualified for the position: He's the business manager of The Chronicle, a Freshman Urban Program counselor and vice president of the College Republicans. But he obviously doesn't care for ASG.
From the moment D'Angelo was nominated, he seemed hesitant, only accepting after being goaded by the senator who nominated him. And soon after his confirmation, he left Senate to attend another meeting. Even his newspaper thinks he's the "wrong guy for the job," as a headline in its October issue suggests.
In the midst of the confirmation process, a former senator motioned to postpone the election to Wednesday night's meeting so that it would be better publicized and more candidates could run. To my dismay, that request was turned down.
There's something wrong when a democratic body elects someone who clearly doesn't care for the institution he is running for. If ASG wants to improve its image on campus, this isn't the way to do it.
- Paul Takahashi
Former ASG beat reporter
Assistant development editor
Rest in peace, Lauren CohnOh Lauren Cohn, I thought we had something special. At about 7:30 Wednesday night, you took off your Facebook profile, disappearing from my life. Without a word, without a trace. I felt so lost, so betrayed. Now, you're no longer there. Not even a Facebook message?
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