With regard to the article, Members still concerned about graduate student group election (SN 3/26), The State News reported on the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, election of officers meeting, at which a controversial document pertaining to then-President Manish Madan was distributed immediately prior to voting.
Since COGS members did not receive the document in a timely manner, it was not possible to disseminate the information before ballots were cast, nor was Madan afforded an opportunity to give a thoughtful response to the document.
Additionally, the distribution was at the least inappropriate, and at the most unethical.
Because of the above-listed reasons, I personally felt robbed of an equitable election.
Therefore, I think the best solution which will allow the graduate body to move forward, is that: 1) President Rachel Naegele step aside from her ill-gotten position; 2) The election of March 18 be declared null and void; 3) A new election take place, possibly at the COGS meeting April 15.
Paula G. Richardson
COGS representative, 2006-09
master of music theory candidate
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