I am writing this letter in response to a Nov. 16 letter and would like to clarify a quotation of mine that was taken completely out of context. Before I explain the situation, I would like to first sincerely apologize to any and all students who may have misunderstood my intentions and my ultimate goal. My intention with my amendment at the Nov. 7 meeting was to support current Trent Drive Hall residents, and my ultimate goal as a student representative is to improve the lives and the experiences of undergraduate students in all facets.
On Nov. 7, I proposed an amendment to a residential life resolution that Duke Student Government was considering. The amendment read, "Duke Student Government recommends that the administration guarantee West Campus housing for independent sophomores who currently reside in Trent Dormitory. This guarantee will only extend to sophomores who plan on having University housing for both semesters of their junior year." The DSG Legislature voted to accept the amendment and later passed the resolution.
The purpose of this clarification is two-fold:
1) To bring light to my intention behind creating this amendment.
2) To remind the administration that they have not yet responded publicly to this request. It is imperative that the students become informed about their residential future. I encourage the administration to respond positively or negatively and to provide a sufficient rationale behind its decision.
To my fellow students, I once again thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. If I can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call or send me an e-mail.
Have a wonderful end to your semester and I wish you the best of luck on your final exams.
The writer is DSG vice president for student affairs.
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