The Positives:

A nice way to finish off Engineering Week was the Engineering Olympics, sponsored by the IEE and co-sponsored by NSBE. It was a harrowing contest of skill, speed, and engineering acuity. The competitions were fierce: from egg drops to free standing spaghetti marshmallow structures. In the end only one team could triumph. Coincidentally, it turned out to be the same team that’s won the past two years in a row. What did they win? They won new Acer computers. Congrats everyone! 

The Freakum Dress Party went of without a hitch (surprisingly). Good music was to be had (relatively), and a good time by everyone (moderately).

The Negatives:

So growing up, I was taught that honesty is the best policy, and, to be frank, I still stick to that philosophy today, something I think Sodexo should think about doing.

If you are appointed into a position or decide to do something with someone and there are certain tasks involved, let each person do their own job. I am really tired of people always micromanaging things all the time. I know you may think that you know best or that you can do it better, but that’s not the point. The point is that it’s their job and their responsibility. Let each person sink or swim on their own.

The Battery Charge:

Now, for all of you who don’t know, I am an USGA senator. At this past meeting, the district manager of Sodexo graced us with his presence and informed us that everyone will be required to have a meal plan next year, whether you have a kitchen or not. That’s not the part that bothers me though. It’s the fact that they had the gall to say that the reasoning behind this was to “foster a community environment,” because the eating facilities are hubs of social interaction. Sodexo I call shenanigans. You’re doing it because it will make you more money. I would appreciate it if you would tell us that instead.