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The Clarion | Nov. 6, 2009
News
SGA apologizes to Aramark on behalf of student body
courtesy of SGA
We have a lively community at Brevard,
evident in some of the best turnout rates at
homecoming activities the college has ever
seen. So let the good times roll. Campus
life, CAB, and Clubs are planning some
great events for the future and there are
plenty of opportunities for involvement or
participation.
Our community extends outside the
student body. The roles of our Professors,
Administrators and staff are vital in our
experience. We have an equal role in their
community experience and on the whole
the student faculty relationship is very
positive.
The SGA hears concerns from both
students and faculty. We work to represent
student needs and encourage programs that
support the student experience. We believe
it is important to share with the student
body an issue the SGA has resolved so as
to encourage awareness and respect for the
whole community of Brevard College.
In response to the incident at the
Halloween dance, where one of the front
windows of the Cafe was broken, the
SGA has appropriated funds to replace
the window. The broken window does
not reflect upon the nature of the whole
student body and therefore the SGA feels
strongly that a simple reimbursement in
good faith wfll maintain our relationship
with Aramark and encourage their generous
support of campus events.
Actions such as these cost all students
and can result in higher fees as well as a
reluctance to allow future use of facilities.
SGA is wilhng to cover the cost in this
circumstance; however, our funds our
limited and should be appropriated for
positive improvements not reimbursing
the consequences of irresponsible actions.
The issue has been resolved and our
relationship is unscathed; however, we
cannottake advantage of such understanding
and forgiveness. Please remain respectful
and aware so our community can grow and
continue to have the good times.
Gas prices steadily on the rise
by Marc Newton
Photo Editor
The holidays are approaching faster
than we can grasp, not only does this mean
eggnog and vacation, but it also means the
annual surge
of gas prices
all over the
nation. In
the summer
of 2009, the
average gas
price was just
under $2.30/
gallon and it
has already
jumped
nearly 30
cents around
the state
making it the highest of the year Though
this situation is not nearly as bad as last
year’s “gas crisis” AAA is predicting
a high of $3.00 before the prices falls
again. WiU this affect hohday shopping?
It doesn’t seem so but holiday travel is a
different story. 75% of customers at “BP”
gas station in Brevard said three dollars per
gallon is when they start to worry about
fuehng their car. 100% are certain they
will trade their cars in for a more efficient
car before 2011.
“I do road construction and have to
drive to Hendersonvflle every day” says
an unnamed male BP customer “My truck
can’t get more than 15 mpg and it costs
almost 70 dollars to fill up”.
Word to the wise: Use your feet or your
bike and be sure to fill up your tank when
ever you can regardless of how much you
use it during the hohday season.
photo courtesy M. Newton
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