'Morrow for a better tomorrow'

Bridget Holstrom / Reporter

As the new SGA executive vice president, junior Dave Morrow wants to focus on healthier food choices in dining halls, better security on campus and a better print management option. He is already working toward reaching these goals.

"We have a great administration that is willing to work for the students," Morrow said.  "Aramark wants to help and make our food options better."

He met with Aramark recently to share his ideas, and is happy about their positive attempts at making campus dining healthier.

He is also a strong believer in improving campus security, saying there is a need for more "peak time people."  He believes Elon should have more security cameras, because "we shouldn't have a price on our security."

Morrow feels that the new print management system has not been properly explained to students, and he suggested that organizations also have their own printing accounts.

This way students are not forced to use their own accounts for the many organizations they might be involved with.

Many students feel that Morrow has their best interest in mind.

"I think he was the obvious choice because his answers to student issues are feasible," said freshman Chelsea Peabody.  "He also shows a lot of drive."

Above all, Morrow emphasized that he will fight for the students. If there is anything students would like to change, he urges that they let him know. He is excited for the chance to be the voice of students, and stressed the need for both feedback and ideas in order to be a successful vice president.

Morrow knows what Elon students want. His election campaign wasn't the typical flyer-based attempt at publicity—he had another plan.

"You need to speak to groups and meet people," Morrow explained  as he went over his plan for being elected vice president of SGA Executive Committee. "They remember you more that way."

Before the elections, he went to Greek chapter meetings and other organization. He made a Web site to outline the issues that he felt were important. He met with students to make sure he knew what they wanted. He held a rally the night before elections began. In all of his campaigning, he only hung one sign, on the door to his building.

A seasoned SGA officer, Morrow has worked during the past year as chair of Public Relations, and set out to tell more people about SGA.

 He was also the junior class secretary of SGA. He even helped in restructuring a whole new Web site for the organization, which can be found at  www.elon.edu/sga.

Aside from SGA, Morrow is an active member of the Elon community.  He is the drum major of Elon's Marching Band, Fire of the Carolinas, a member of Greek IV Leadership, an Office of Admissions tour guide and a member of both Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity.

Students may come speak with Morrow and other SGA officers during their meetings each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Moseley 215.

Contact Bridget Holstrom at pendulum@elon.edu or 278-7247.

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