Joining the likes of the Three Musketeers and the Three Stooges is the newest power trio: Laura Maloney, Sam Andler and Tracey Tomlinson. As candidates for 2012 Class Presidents, we have the experience, the determination and the enthusiasm to represent the voice of 2012 on SGA and to plan social events to foster class spirit. Laura, a current Class President, has organized one of the most active social programming agendas this year, including events such as Caramel Apple Making, the Halloween Costume Contest and Trivia Night, and has learned what it takes to effectively communicate student concerns to the administration. Sam, who will replace Laura when she heads abroad, is the student co-chair of the College Affairs Committee and a CA. This year he has been integrally involved in expressing student concerns about alcohol policy reform. Tracey, current Dorm President of Grossman and an active member of Class Council, is working to revamp dorm common rooms, a project she is working on with the administration. We have demonstrated their commitment to improving student life on campus this past year and are eager for the opportunity to work even harder next year.

Above all, Laura, Sam and Tracey want to represent the interests of the Class of 2012, communicate student concerns to the administration and achieve tangible improvement in the overall quality of student life. We want to ensure that the new alcohol policy is not passed until it accurately reflects student concerns. It must effectively reduce the dangers of the drinking culture without infringing on student rights or compromising student trust. Also, we will elicit student feedback on the new housing policy, which implemented block housing and increased the senior quota in dorms, and will make any necessary alterations to the policy. Finally, we will continue to focus on the issue of dorm damage and work with the administration to make sure that all of the changes we have begun suggesting regarding the common spaces are implemented and effective.

In terms of social events, our ultimate goal is to facilitate class cohesiveness. We will host pub nights as a fun, relaxing way to take a break from schoolwork and bond with each other. We also want to plan tailgating barbeques before sports games in order to cheer on our fellow 2012ers. Finally, we will build off of our events this year and continue to plan a diversified and fun program of monthly social events. As your class presidents, Laura, Sam and Tracey will work tirelessly for the Class of 2012, focusing our efforts in communicating with you to ensure that we concentrate on the issues and the social events that are important to our class.

As always, please contact us with any ideas or concerns you have. Thanks for reading our platform; we're really excited about next year and effectively representing the class of 2012! Don't forget to VOTE! lmaloney@colby.edu sbandler@colby.edu tltomlin@colby.edu