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Show Schools Not Out ASWC Election Results Hint at Why summer semester may be Student Government Future for students the best choice Daniel Iverson Staff Writer in 2007-0-8 Little e-ca- b leaves some hesitant, others optimistic this is unlike Bradford, and Chris Wharton (2005-06- ), Skinners first year in student government His predecessors both had experience as members of the student student body president. government prior to becoming But Skinner doesnt think his time outside of ASWC made him a less desirable candidate. I felt like my personal attributes, qualities and aspirations fit best with this show students position, Skinner said. I also wanted to that if they wanted to be heavily involved with ASWC ranks. you dont have to work your way through the Brooke Niemeyer Staff Writer A .The semester is almost over, and for students still between president and attorney After a run-o- ff unsure how to fill those long summer days ahead, increased class selection and reduced tuition make Westgeneral candidates, the 2007-0- 8 Associated Students minsters 2007 summer semester the best opportunity of Westminster College (ASWC) Executive Cabiand the senate have been selected. Folnet b) yet to consider earning a few extra credits. For undergraduates, summer semester is the sometimes lowing in the footsteps of Ray Bradford (2006-07- ), elected for j forgotten or misunderstood period between May Term Chris Skinner is student body president j and the fall, abbreviated from the usual 14 weeks to eight the 2007-0- 8 school year. Some students have wondered what the student body weeks. Summer enrollment is often low presently at 322 government is going to be like next year since many memundergraduates and 360 graduates, according to Assistant have no prior experience on ASWC, Acbers of the Registrar Jennifer Mitchell To raise interest, Student love count Services and members of the administration worked including Skinner. But those who have joined the student confident in their abilities as leaders. together to arrange a tuition discount. While the cost of a government are College who will be return- - t Junior NiCassia Gabiola-FIarri- s, regular semester is rising, the cost of summer is falling. Student Account Services Clerk Holly Medrano said ing for her third year as a social sciences senator, is in- the reduced price is the greatest advantage of summer terested to see how things will run next year. It will classes. Undergraduate credits are discounted from $860 be different. From what I have seen of Chris, he seems j - Chris Skinner, 2007-0- 8 ASWC president driven and determined. I am excited to see how things to $570, and there are no fees. Two free credits can be apsaid. full-tiwill go this upcoming year, she semester plied to May Term or summer for every However, Skinner does not come to his presidential paid. Students must be enrolled for three total credits to see position without any leadership experience whatsoever. apply two free credits, or six total credits to apply four free He was a residential advisor last year and he said having credits. Medrano said if the conditions are fiilfilled, the that leadership position gave him the opportunity to see free credits are automatically applied upon registration. Gabiola-Harri- s, NiCassia . more of what Westminster has to offer. Skinner said he Beyond the financial advantage, Mitchell identified social sciences senator and junior is able to relate to a diverse group of people on camseveral other reasons to enroll. The 2007 summer semespus, which he believes is one of the primary assets that Just like the leaders before him, Skinner has leaderter features a greater class selection than any summer him get elected. He said he has made friends in semester before. Most of the courses are liberal educa-- . ship skills and an interest in the betterment of the college helped bevarious groups across campus, including those students courses tion requirements, although a few upper-divisiexperience for students. I ran for ASWC president and wanted to be for whom he was a residential advisor for to members of are available. Full-tim- e faculty teach most of the classes. cause I really love Westminster College ...seepage 11, ASWC . ...seepage 10, Summer semester more involved with the school, said Skinner. However, (e-ca- "I ran for ASWC president e-c- ab because I really and Westminster wanted to be more involved with the school. me I am excited to how things will go this upcoming year. ff v . on ! Staff the , Westminster Students Enj oy a Breakfast Food Study Break , of spring 2007 ; fhe history of late night breakfest and why it brings comfort to finals w t Editor: Staff Writers: Kate Pappas Merlin Hodobo Daniel Iverson Alexandra Jamison Wesley Jarman Kristina Larsen Sara Lockwood Macey Matthews Brooke Niemeyer Nattalie Powell Jasmine Puente Aaron Weight . Production Manager: Tiffeny Tam - ' r , - Business Manager: Leslie Nnon Copy Editor:, StanSarkisov . Sara Lockwood Staff Writer As the clock strikes 11 p.m., the Westminster Shaw Center is packed with fresh hash browns, crisp bacon and anxious students with empty stomachs. It is a long- - Adviser: Kim Zarkin The Forum of Westminster College is published every other Tuesday. Our circulation is about 1,200 newspapers. The first copy is free of charge; additional copies may be purchased for 50 cents. Wc encourage students, faculty, staff all letters to and other readers to provide feedback. Kate Pappas at forumwestminstercollege.edu. Only signed letters will be accepted. The Forum reserves the right to edit all submissions. Views expressed ate those of the writers and are not to be considered those of The Forum, ASWC, the faculty, staff or administration. ail . standing tradition that has become synonymous with finals week: late night breakfast 11 p.m., , Even though the late night meal begins at which is many still refer to it as the midnight breakfast, what it was once called when the meal was actually was held at midnight. But as years passed, midnight became too late for the faculty and staff volunteers,, said Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students Karen Hendry. Some of us are getting too old to work the breakfast and still function the next morning," she said. The idea of indulging in favorite breakfast foods before hitting the books and cramming for finals week came from former Campus Life and Student Life Director Doug Noertker in 1984. I think he got the idea from another school," said Hendry. It was created to bring faculty, students and staff together. It seemed like a fun thing to do," she said. Students would be up profeshng anyway and its a fun way to connectotherwise sors cd sfcrfSf with students they might not have much interaction with." Professors and staff members serve the buffet-styl- e meal while making conversation with each other and the students. I think the students are amused at being served by their professors and having a chance to chat and joke with them in an informal setting," said Hendry. Faculty and staff, also have fun admiring their colleagues aprons, with the most participation stars." Faculty members receive a star for each year they participate in the event. Its a real visual reminder that many people stay here at Westminster for a long time," Hendry said. It seemed like a Jun thing to do. - Karen Hendry, assistant to the dean of students The late night breakfast was also created with the intent to relieve the overbearing pressure of finals week and give students a break from studying. Sophomore Libby Kushma said the late night breakfast helps her cope with finals every semester. Its a great way to relax and take a little break," said Kushma. Its friends and food, so it makes things seem a little easier." For those living away ...seepage 10, Late night breakfast j, 11 s a' Page 2'. ; ttW - - t Uim: 4 fi - w - ; a- ,! I . 'id" VolumeXL: Issue 16 |