Those resistant to change did have their way recently, when Murano was forced to resign her post as president of the University. Murano was far too liberal for the good old boys around here. They paid her off (a year of vacation), and she resigned. By the time her vacation is over and she's back to teaching, this will all have been forgotten. But, make no bones about it, while they (the good old boys) would like it to be about Murano not being able to do her job satisfactorily, it really has to do with evil men being in positions of power in this System.

Phil's comment was too brief to be understandable. Change for change's sake is usually a waste of time. Change that leads to something worse should be argued against. Change for the better should be supported. So, which change is it that Phil wants to support? Falsely disparaging someone's character and then using that as a reason to fire them? Is that the change we should support?

My comment was made towards those who believe that A&M has always been a "certain way" and should always be the "same" and to those who think "those people" should get out and stay out. No matter how those terms are defined, it shows resistance to change, and in my opinion, an opposition to what really matters at A&M - the Aggie Spirit.

I used the example of adding women to the university, as I am sure back then it was controversial, just as different initiatives associated with Vision 2020 are in the eyes of some today. My point to those who are resisitant to all change is that change is inevitable and will/should happen. Traditions may come and go, but the spirit of this university will never change. That spirt (to me) is encompassed by the honor, selflessness, pride, and passion to strive for success that the university aims to instill in every student.

That notion to strive for the best is what makes me believe that the university should do what it takes to be a leading institution in our country. I support anyone who wants to further the university if they are in line with the spirit of this great university. However, if there are those seeking to implement their own personal or political agendas, it is the duty of all those who have been touched by the Aggie Spirit to resist. Success cannot be sought or defined without honor, by selfishness, or through any action that cannot be done with pride.

So, I hope this makes my comment more understandable. As I (nor anyone else in the public, for that matter) do not know the full scope and details of the unfortunate situation that has unfolded, I cannot make an accurate comment or argument on the said situation. However, I do sincerely wish that Aggies (and those with power) will uphold the Aggie Spirit by supporting the growth and change of the university in a dynamic world so that it can continue to strive to be the best - and that this change be supported and fulfilled in such a way that our sacred honor is upheld and in such a way we can continue to proudly bleed maroon.

Be true to each other, as Aggies can be.