In response to “Revolutionary Government of Boston College Manifesto” (Feb. 21), by The RGBC:

The call to revolution in Monday's letter to the editor titled, "Revolutionary Government of Boston College Manifesto," provided a commendable example of student passion and enthusiasm. Albeit a far cry from the democratic revolution in Egypt, student concern over which doors open on campus should be heard and addressed by both the UGBC and BC administrations. Nonetheless, the letter demonstrates an ill-informed perspective on the work of hundreds of student leaders on campus. In reality, anonymously written letters to the editor and petitions do not plan programs, schedule speakers, attend Brookline neighborhood meetings, and build or take down stages. Active and involved students do. 

The current UGBC elections provide a valuable opportunity for such student interest to make a tangible difference. Instead of decrying current student efforts at improving student life on our campus, I encourage all students not only to vote, but also to hold the remaining candidates accountable to the ideals listed in their platforms. Search for tangibility, look to their past work, and genuinely connect with them as fellow students who live on the same campus, struggle with the same faulty advising system, and sit in the same dining halls that you do. Beyond refusing to remain complacent on the issues, however, work with them to create not only a united student voice, but an informed student voice.

Personal insults and misguided blame only work to further divide the student body, rather than provide the tangible changes students have been working toward for years. I invite anybody who would like to learn more about our organization to contact us. Our inbox (UGBC@bc.edu) is always open for scheduling an in-person meeting, answering questions, and connecting you to the many resources available on campus. I assure you that your UGBC has been working hard for you this year, not only to produce visible traditions such as BC to Boston and Ice Jam, but to push forward those long-term, day to day initiatives that would make our BC experience even better.

Micaela Mabida

UGBC President