I have been told that there are divides at Guilford College, and that students are without power. I have been told that the sense of community and bridge building is slowly diminishing. I have also been told that the greatest of resources at Guilford College, like the faculty and staff, are slowly being replaced or simply discontinued.While the space below is nowhere near enough for me to comment on my experience of Guilford College as it relates to the above issues, I can surely say with certainty that some of the greatest resources at Guilford College are underutilized.

When mentioning acronyms like CRRC, MRC, CAB, SOC, QUARC, and the Jud Board, I have noted a slight stare by the listener followed by a look of distress, to which I have immediately apologized. However, even the full names of these resources have yielded equal looks of perplexity from the listener as though I am speaking KinyaRwanda.

I can understand if the reason for this lack of awareness is due to the obscurity in locations, and therefore problematic building design. However, specifically talking about the Community Senate and the Student Organization Center, which are centers for the voice of the students, I cannot fathom a reason why this resource should be underutilized.
If you have not already heard, you have a voice!
If you have not already heard, you have a vote!
But most importantly you have a community that can be bettered through you and you through it. You are among students just like you who would love nothing more than to make sure that the voice of students is heard.

Come join the Community Senate in the establishment of the voice of student leadership, speak your mind on issues of concerns, and help keep Guilford College accountable to it core values. All students are welcome.

Look for us on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Boren Lounge or any time in Founders Hall room 206.