Sean Jin Appointed to PFC
OC contributor Sean Jin has been appointed to PFC Seat One in the ASUO by a vote of 7-5-1. He was recommended to the position by ASUO Exec Emily McLain, who addressed the Senate and noted that Jin “is really involved all across campus.”
Jin then was given an opportunity to speak, saying he would work to bring better “outreach, transparency and professionalism” to the ASUO. Many of the senators had good things to say, noting that Jin was very qualified and experienced for the job. Sen. Jones called him a “Johnny-on-the-spot all around campus.”
Jin’s connection to the OC was brought up numerous times, surprisingly not as negative as one would expect. Sen. Zavrel actually suggested that Jin’s appointment was a good thing because it brought more diversity to the senate. That’s right, you heard it here: The OC improves diversity.
However, Sen. Diego Hernandez disagreed. “Sean wrote an article in the last issue of the Oregon Commentator that I found really offensive,” he said. “I wouldn’t feel comfortable with him on this body.” Of course, Hernandez was referring to the article where Jin called out the MCC on their rampant hypocrisy. Hernandez later went on to say that he considered Jin’s article “hate speech.”
But wait, you say. Where’s the asinine quote from Nate Gulley? Here you go: “I just think it needs to be understood that the Oregon Commentator isn’t a campus media source,” Gulley said. “It’s a student program.”
O RLY? I guess putting out a magazine and writing a daily blog about campus affairs doesn’t make you a media source anymore. The ‘Ol Dirty better step it up, lest they too become just another student program.
Congrats to Sean.
April 10th, 2008 at 12:12 am
I don’t know if it should be a congratulation or condolence.
Haha…just kidding.
Thanks for the moral support CJ.
April 10th, 2008 at 12:37 am
By the way, Nate Gulley’s vote against me might have been his first Nay all year.
April 10th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Congratulations Sean.
I think even your opponents cannot honestly deny the integral balance you bring to student politics as far as being open, honest and accepting to everyone’s opinion. You have a passion for positive change and a respect for the potential of the ASUO, which many of us cynics and satirists have almost given up hope for. There have been so many bridges burnt over the years within the ASUO programs and governance; you represent the type of person who would rather begin construction on new bridges rather than blaming others for the destruction of the past.
April 10th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Congrats, Sean!
Ossie pretty much said it all…
April 10th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Eeek…you’re so sweet, Ossie. It remains to be seen whether I’ll be able to do anything in the next month. Haha…
April 10th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Sean Jiiiin! Congratulations!
April 10th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Sean Jin in da house
April 10th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Gulley and Hernandez’s responses say it all, really. There’s finally someone in student government who isn’t a corrupt, bigoted thug, and they’re not happy about it.
Congrats to Sean and here’s hoping he can effect some small change. It’ll be a hard slog.
April 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Congrats Sean!
now we just have to get you in for next year as well!
April 10th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Also, happy belated CJ.
April 10th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Now you must bring the system down FROM THE INSIDE!
April 10th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Congratulations, Mr. Jin
Linda E. Stiff
Commissioner General
Internal Revenue Service
April 10th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Thanks! Do I not have to pay my taxes anymore? I didn’t qualify for the stim pack.
April 15th, 2008 at 4:29 am
Fuck the IRS.