Fellow Students,

As we make our way toward Halloween, there are several things we might be afraid of. That exam around the corner, some of the food sitting out too long, that instructor handing an extra assignment just for the fun of it, and so on.

Even with all that we can fear, there are reasons to stay strong. For instance, if you study and work with others to learn topics you don’t understand, or attend office hours, you can beat that exam, no problem. If you want to eat healthy, make sure to check out that the food is fresh and you shouldn’t be worried otherwise. And with proper time management, an extra small assignment is just another way to improve your grade and not something to worry about.

The point is, we as students have, in most cases, the power to reshape our lives and Madison College is helping us gain that power further. By offering a diverse array of classes in a wide set of fields, we can transform our lives, but it will take work on our part. That work will be scary at times, but that should be reason to press on.

This and more we will discuss on Oct. 22, at our State of the Student Body address at the Truax campus in the Student Lounge. We as students will go over student self-empowerment, engagement on campus and in the wider community, and ways to make our community here more inclusive and accessible, such as an Inclusive Community Safe Space.

For great snacks, a raffle and a great time, please attend our Oct. 22 State of the Student Body address at Truax.

By working together, organizing amongst each other, taking responsibility for our lives, and never submitting to fear, we will make ourselves stronger, in and out of college. Have a great week!

Sincerely,
Colin Bowden
President, Madison College  Student Senate