On July 1, Assistant Director of Residence Life Keith Moore will be the Director of Residence Life, after one year working under Director Lina Cottingham, who was promoted to Director of the Student Center. Moore’s experience as an undergraduate student drove him to want to help other students as well. He said someone made an impact in his life that he wants to return the favor. "It sparked something in me to help students specifically not only those who shine, but those ones that really need help," Moore said. As director, Moore will oversee all activities happening in residence halls and work with Village Assistants and Resident Assistants in implementing programs that promote social, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness. He will also supervise the two assistant directors.

Before coming to Virginia Wesleyan, Moore was the Residence Director at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA where he also finished his Masters in Higher Education. "I think he will be a breath of fresh air," Cottingham said. Christy Kincade, Village I village assistant, agreed with Cottingham. "He will provide a new perspective to the residence life staff," said Kincade. The staff will continue to benefit from his experience and enthusiasm. According to Cottingham, Moore’s experience from different places will bring new ideas to the college. She also said that although she will miss her "RA babies" she’s happy that she’s leaving them under Moore’s guidance. Recent policy violations among residents prompted Moore to stress that he and his staff will assist students in better understanding the school policies. He also said he would like to see students respect it as well.

As for Moore’s thoughts on being named director, he said that one doesn’t go to college thinking one will be in that position, but he said it’s a step towards where he wants to go. "This is my field," Moore said. "This has been my experience my whole life."

Virginia Wesleyan Communications professor, Glenn Corey is running for mayor of Virginia Beach. Corey joined the Communications Department full-time in the fall semester of 1999. Previously, he was a television anchor for WTKR-TV 3 for 20 years. Corey is trying to unseat 12-year incumbent Mayor Meyera Oberndorf. Oberndorf is seeking re-election for her fourth term. The platform that Corey is running on is redistribution of tax dollars based on needs not wants. He also stresses the importance of lower taxes and limited government.

"I don’t think the city council is listening," said Corey. "And that’s not the way representative government should be." Corey says the city is ignoring its residences. "300,000 people signed a petition to get 31st Save the Park on the ballot," said Corey. "Now the city says never mind, your voice won’t be heard. And that’s unacceptable." He formed a mayoral exploratory committee consisting of Republican State lawmakers that measured his support for the candidacy. While Corey has the backing of Republicans, his bid for mayor will be non-partisan.

Junior Jennifer Acey is in Corey’s Introduction to Broadcasting class. "I think he will do a great job," said Acey. "It’s time to give somebody else a chance. She (Oberndorf) has been mayor for too long." Eileen Pollock is also a junior in Corey’s class and at first thought that it was just a rumor that he was running for mayor. "He’s a great professor," said Pollock. "I think it would be kind of sad to lose him as a teacher." While still teaching full-time at VWC, Corey talks to civic leagues to get the message out about his campaign. He says that the campaign trail has not affected his classes or teaching schedule at all and does not plan for the two to interfere. "The mayor’s position is part-time," said Corey. "Teaching is my main responsibility. It (the campaign) hasn’t affected my classes." VWC President Billy Greer does not endorse candidates for mayor, but is pleased with any VWC faculty "who is taking an active part in the community."

"We applaud his decision to run," said Greer. Corey’s name will appear on the ballot May 2 as Glenn F. "Corey" Corillo. "Corey" has been his on-air name for television. He wants citizens to have access to government. "We need a new voice at city hall," Corey said.

Congratulations to newly elected President Josh Snow and Vice President Cara Swan. "What? I didn’t know that anyone was running?" said sophomore Juli Judge. "When was there an election?" For the second consecutive year there has been an unopposed ticket for SGA. Typically, SGA elections are done through a democratic process. When there are more than two candidates running on the ballot, the student body first votes on all candidates, then it narrows down to two. Once this is decided, debates take place, during which the student body has a chance to question the candidates on their future plans for the campus. Based on all the information students receive, another vote is taken to determine the winner.

"I think unopposed elections are a bad sign for the Wesleyan community," said freshman Jenn Blank. "SGA is doing a good job, but as a freshman I am totally unaware of the process of SGA officer elections." "I’m upset with the school’s waves of morality," said SGA President Skip Stone. "Freshman year there was a lot of interest in running and the debates of the candidates. Lately no one is interested in SGA or anything about it." Though both Snow and Swan are delighted they won, they feel this is troubling.

"It is a shame we don’t have more people running for leadership positions, but there are more than enough people complaining," said Snow. "I think people could benefit from putting more into their college experience." It seems both Snow and present SGA President Stone feel the same way. "I think people don’t want to take the initiative to change anything," said Stone. "They would rather sit back and complain, and let someone else worry about it. People that fix stuff when it’s broke are a dying breed and that’s frustrating."

"I feel we can do a good job because we have been in SGA for three years now, but I am disappointed no one ran against us," said Swan. "I am also very disappointed in the lack of school spirit. It scares me for the future of school government, school spirit, and school community." Snow and Swan are anxious about the upcoming year. They have plans to unify Wesleyan’s campus with various events. "In order to accomplish this we are working to involve all student groups," said Snow. "In doing this we hope to instill a greater feeling of community." Things they hope to accomplish as student government leaders include forming more personal relationships between senators and the general student body and lobbying for a stricter stance on various college policies.

"Basically I love Virginia Wesleyan, as well as Student Government." said Snow. "If I can help other students feel the same way then I feel that I will have done a worthwhile job." "I see potential in students, it just has to be brought out," said Swan.