Thursday, October 30, 2003

This is just sad.......what a goober
SGA hosts debate tonight?:
In discussion at Monday night's SGA meeting regarding the upcoming debate between Valdosta City Council candidates running for the 'at large' seat, SGA President Jason Lewis reported 'I'm not sure there will be a debate. I haven't been able to confirm participation from the candidates.'
When pressed for details, Lewis indicated he had just spoken with candidate John Eunice who indicated that he preferred not to attend without a clear understanding of the format. Additionally, Lewis said he had a conversation with the incumbent, Richard Stewart who indicated he had a prior commitment and would not be attending.
After a lengthy discussion, Lewis stated that if he could not confirm at least four candidates by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, there would be no debate. After discussion about the format of the debate, Lewis asked for volunteers to serve on a committee to organize the event.
Toward the end of the meeting, Ralph Jackson entered the auditorium and approached Lewis about addressing the Senate to talk about the debate. However, while Lewis and Jackson were discussing the matter, the senate voted to adjourn the meeting.
As the senators were making their exit, Jackson pleaded his case to Lewis, saying, 'The town is buzzing about this debate. The TV stations are sending crews, as well as the Valdosta Times.'Jackson indicated that while he wasn't necessarily questioning Lewis, he had spoken with the other candidates and gotten a verbal agreement with all but one, which would allow four candidates to be present.
At press time, the format had been decided and printed to deliver to the candidates and the debate is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. in the Bio/Chem auditorium"


You know......the part of town I live in aint buzzing.

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