u-\nv.thene\vsargii.s.cc)ni Tuesday, September 22, 2009 'I’he News Argus I’asc ,) Letter to the Editor Faculty member questions new policy for purchasing decals Dear Chief Norris; Following your e-mail message, I meant to renew / purchase my gated-parking decal on the first day that was possible namely today. There were quite a number of people in line before the first of the two K.R. Williams meetings and I was concerned I might not make it to the booth before the meeting was to start, so I decided to go in, attend the meeting, and get my decal after wards. However, when I made it to the booth before the 2 p.m meeting, 1 learned—much to my surprise!—that the gated parking which I haij had been sold out, ][ till available, to any Allow me to poir whatsoever in your served policy woul( and I find it very oc who were late for tl never attended it. Also, I was wond to have their gate k one's getting a deca I think that we, tl- being told in full w and I am looking fc who misinterprete not outlined thereirl SGA leader shares thoughts about recent Division I transition decision As many of you know, Sept. 11, 2009, the Winston- Salem State University Board of Trustees voted unani mously to support the recom mendation from the Chancellor that WSSU remain a Division II athletic program in the NCAA. If you visit the University homepage, you will find more information on the NCAA Division I Transition Ithat NEW ^ BIG EAT V TINY PRICE MENU $iS Argus Op-Ed STARTING AT WS STATE DELIVERY STORE 3069 Kernersville Road | 336.788.9052 Dine-ln, Carryout & Campus Delivery ®Oi)O0oi]© pizzahut.com Letter to th^ COLLEGE ID SPECIAL $699 Large l-Topping Pizza All Day, Every Day with College ID Valid on Pan, Thin ‘N Crispy' and Hand-Tossed Style Pizza. 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United fime Offer W(K ml paniopcition ®2009 Rzm Hut hi ijently Asked !)lease remember ssue was inherited predecessors and a pad to be made, lerstand that this is [time in the develop- student-athletes it the decision was )und Winston-Salem yersity's inability to y support the I transition, diversity is working Ksure that all stu- t are affected by the re assisted in the Moreover, since this affects so many of our fellow Rams, we must continue to support our university and future Alma Mater as alumni and GIVE BACK as well as sup port our student-athletes when they are performing. The success of the institu tion is dependent upon the drive and commitment of the student body. Thus, I charge you with this question - "What will you pledge?" Will you walk with the strength, vigor, and pride of a TRUE RAM? What will you commit to your fellow Rams? What will you commit to yourselves and to your future Alma Mater? 1 hope that you will take great pride in having such an important role in shaping the university's future. Many of your questions may be unanswered and if so, please feel free to e-mail me and I will make sure they are addressed. Whitney N. McCoy Student Body President 2009-2010 I [xpres 12/J1/09 I Oneai(ionperpa[iypervisiiaip(rtcipaijnglocni(i6.lloivdidi#n^ discnm a ofes MdtmJ clwge in Bco desE l/?Oc cosh reden^ L®?009ftaoHuLitt ^ Faculty Dear Chief Norris I must concur wit issue described by 1 in line at 7:15 a.m my current gated p A, which I have pai seven, I was told it| able. 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I'm not sure how this major change in ■ more the parking process occurred and would Iroduce be very interested in learning if faculty Ity staff, and/or staff provided input. 1 hope that a fair, equitable, consistent, Imd staff and efficient process for faculty and staff Ing decal parking will soon be developed. I them would sit for a while and then retake their place in the line because it was diffi cult for them to stand for long periods of time. I'm guessing they felt the need to make sure they receive reasonable park ing accommodations. Dotnis Sherrod Professor, Division of Nursing Winsto)i-Salein State Lltiiversity Editor's Note: I’rofessor Kovalik gave his permission to publish his letter in The News Argus. RAMble ONLINE poll results coming soon. 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