OUR VIEW: Thank you from the Utah Statesman

As the semester quickly comes to a close, and we look back at the news and happenings of the past few months, we feel several organizations deserve a few pats on the back for the work they have accomplished over the last few months.

    Aggie Shuttle is one organization that has heard our complaints and is making a change. Aggie Shuttle is adding two new buses to bus routes, during peak hours, due to a high demand of students during these freezing winter months in Logan. Aggie Shuttle has listened and understand that students experience these bus issues on a daily basis and can recognize the problems better than someone who sits behind a desk.

    Transportation and parking is already difficult enough on campus without the hassle of fighting a crowded bus on your way to class. By adding these two buses during peak times, they are making our transportation experience much more pleasant and enjoyable on campus.

    Another big pat on the back goes to the Armenian Student Association. This organization here on campus has been working on more than 20 different humanitarian service projects for the community and throughout the world.

    Also, last summer, 12 of their members went to the Zatik Orphanage in Armenia to do service along with several other service-oriented clubs from schools all across the nation. The Armenia Student Association is one organization that has not just sat along the sidelines but has diligently worked hard to give something a little better to individuals living in Armenia.

    The Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC), also has been working hard to give students a better college experience as an on-campus food pantry. The food comes to the pantry through donations and is free for students with a student ID. We find it impressive that no information regarding income is needed to receive food. If students are hungry, they have the opportunity to be fed, for free. Thank you, SNAC, for endeavoring to keep us students well-fed.

    Facilities, also has been working hard this past semester. We have complained about the construction around campus before, but we can now enter the TSC, the patio looks great and we do appreciate all the hard work you have done to keep our campus in tip-top shape. We may be whiners at times, but we do recognize all the hard work you have done for our campus.

    To everyone who has been at work this semester bettering their school, their communities both local and global, and even themselves – keep working at it, it does make a difference.