I love criticism, especially the constructive kind from informed individuals telling me how to do my job better.

What I don't like is the type of uninformed ignorance displayed in yesterday's staff column. I understand Drew's gripe. Frankly, I agree that student government, specifically the senate, has not done its job due to sandbox politics. However, that is not the single fault of student government leaders but of everyone at this university.

Well, guess what? We're all student government members according to the USG constitution and instead of complaining about those wannabe politicians, do something about it and use that power: run, vote, go to a senate meeting. Otherwise you are using Penn State apathy to their advantage and damaging the reputation of the students of this university.

They are making student government worthless, how? They are using people like you, Drew, who feel that reporting on USG is a waste of space. Maybe if we could get students more involved in the governing of this university we would have laptops and a lower tuition, but instead we have people like Drew who have it all figured out, but they don't share that infinite wisdom in a constructive way. So how about this, if anyone has a way to fix student government and this university, look me up on the Web and let me know, or get involved.

You're getting shortchanged by your student "representatives" -- not so much the university. There are some very dedicated representatives for students in USG and CCSG. Unfortunately, they are drowned out by the noise caused by those there to represent their resumes, or those who are there because of their hunger for power. Drew, its up to you and every student at this university to change that.