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Interfraternity Council President Logan Campbell will begin his second term this fall, and though busy with plans and an internship, he still makes time for what he considers the most important: family.
As president, Campbell serves as the "pillar of strength" for all fraternities at Texas A&M.
Campbell, an economics major, began his college career rushing the fraternity Kappa Alpha, KA.
Since the beginning of his pledgeship, Campbell stood out as having the characteristics of a leader, said Eric Doyal, former IFC President and a member of KA.
"He is what I call a character-based leader, and he understands what is right and wrong," Doyal said. "He is willing to make the tough decisions, and is willing to stand up for what he believes in and unfortunately there are a whole lot of people who aren't able to make those tough calls."
Campbell credits his success to his ability to not always do what is popular.
Campbell tackles many issues that Greek Life is dealing with, such as negative stereotypes affecting the social aspect of fraternities.
"Although Greek Life is heavily involved in philanthropies and community service, there will always be the social aspect to Greek Life that can give fraternities a bad name," Campbell said.
Policing fraternity soirees is just one way IFC tries to break down Greek Life stereotypes, Campbell said.
"IFC in no way condones those social events that fraternities hold, but wants to help make sure that fraternities are planning those events responsibly," Campbell said. "Certain social events such as crush parties or tailgates are examples where the IFC will offer fraternities help and guidance so that they are following all University rules and state laws."
One goal that Campbell said he wants met on his watch as president is to make the Greek Life Mission Trip even more of a success than it was last year.
The Greek Life Mission Trip started last year with the IFC teaming up with Aggies In Mission. The group, consisting of about 150 students with approximately half coming from those involved with Greek Life, traveled to Galveston to help those who are still experiencing the damaging effects of Hurricane Ike.
Another plan Campbell is set to achieve is to help Greek students run for positions of student leadership throughout the University.
As Campbell begins his year, he said he looks to his family and friends for support and guidance.
"Logan is quite confident and lets his actions speak for him," said Tyson Fetzer, Campbell's friend and former KA member.
In December 2008, Campbell experienced the loss of a family friend. The death occurred during the time right around finals, so Campbell had to cancel all of his meetings and give up studying in order to be with his family through the tragic situation.
"It was a very emotionally draining week, but getting through it helped me reaffirm my core values that sometimes in life there are more important things than meetings and schoolwork, and in this situation, being there for my family and friends came before anything else," Campbell said.
After graduating, Campbell said he plans to do mission work for one to two years.
"I am currently studying for the LSAT and plan to attend law school in the future somewhere in Texas," he said. "After I graduate law school, I would like to become more involved in public policy and politics as a lobbyist."
Campbell is spending the summer as an intern researching and writing for the non-profit organization Citizens Against Government Waste in Washington, D.C.
"I have enjoyed researching various earmarks in appropriation bills and writing press releases or position papers to help uncover some of the wasteful ways that lawmakers spend taxpayers' money," Campbell said.
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