By THASHA BRIGNOL

I picked up a copy of the 8th issue of the 94th volume of the Charger Bulletin and I must say, I was less than pleased. One article in particular stuck out in my mind for its mediocrity and seeming pettiness. The open letter submitted by Rachel Boulerice about Spring Weekend possibly being cancelled is lacking in substance and importance. With a title like “No Spring Weekend?!” one would assume this would have been an articulate article addressing a hard-hitting issue that affects all students however it was chock-full of typos and was written with quite the immature tone.

Firstly, this issue presented by the SCOPE President is not an issue at all. She was complaining about a well-endowed club that simply does not have as much wealth as before. There are many clubs on this campus that make due with what they have and are quite resourceful with the little they are given (I am referring to the clubs Rachel mentioned as only offering programs for “one type of student”. Whatever that means). There is no reason to cut back on Spring Weekend to offer minor weekend visits to the Peabody Museum and Apple Picking. I am sure and certain that the majority of the student body (who SCOPE should be catering to) would rather have an amazing spring weekend than have to delete emails about mindless events and trips that only 13 freshmen end up attending anyway.

Secondly, I cannot help but to note the pedestrian grammar in this article. No care or time was taken or spent to explain the workings of USGA meetings in reference to miscellaneous and budget planning. If the goal was to inform university students and attempt to make students sympathize with SCOPE, a huge chunk of students (those who do not attend USGA meetings) are left in the dark and confused based off the confusing jargon used in this article.

Instead of being petty, snarky and taking shots at other organizations or complaining about something with a clear solution (either raise money or cut back on lightly attended weekend events for the much more heavily attended Spring Weekend), more professionalism, heedfulness, and concern should have been exuded to ensure that all students would be able to understand the current situation that is affecting them.