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January 2012

Letters from Student Leaders

Former Editor-in-Chief’s Letter

Over the course of the 2011 Fall semester, I have acted as the editor-in-chief of The Lion’s Voice. Taking on this position was a privilege, and I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with. Stephen Sullivan and Melissa Theodorakatos worked tirelessly alongside me to ensure that we published a college newspaper which reflected the views and interests of the Dowling College community. On top of this, I was thankful for the dedicated support of the Student Government Association (SGA) lead by James R. V. Rhodes, SGA President. I also appreciated the group of committed club presidents and student writers who constantly produced articles for the newspaper. It was only through the collective efforts of such talented individuals that The Lion’s Voice was made possible. Yet, now my time has come to an end.

It is with great pleasure that I name Stephen Sullivan as the next editor-in-chief of The Lion’s Voice. I am confident in his ability to maintain and enhance the quality of the newspaper, while developing relationships and communicating with student authors. I believe that Stephen has the creative and personal skills required to be successful. I truly wish him the best of luck and ask everyone to rally behind him in bringing the newspaper to even greater heights.

This promotion now opens the Assistant Editor position to all Dowling College students. As the past Editor-in-Chief, I will follow the bylaws of The Lion’s Voice constitution and fill this position until an appropriate replacement is selected. If you are interested in flexing your editing skills, please send all your inquiries to Stephen Sullivan at sfs5@Dowling.edu.

Now let the 2012 Spring semester begin. May it be the best one yet!

Best wishes,
Peter Rice
Former Editor-in-Chief

New Editor-in-Chief Letter

The Lion’s Voice is one of the most important forms of expression that Dowling College has to offer. The paper represents not only the voice of the student body, but also the ability of writers, artists and educators to work together for the greater good of the school. It is with great pleasure that I accept the position of editor-in-chief from Peter Rice, who worked diligently during his tenure and transcended the quality of the paper to new standards. The team we have formed has proven to be cohesive and dedicated, and I’m certain that we will continue to strive for the utmost quality that the Dowling College community has come to expect from The Lion’s Voice.

Students should not hesitate to get involved. What keeps the paper alive are the contributions and articles written by the student body, something that cannot be emphasized enough. Going forward, I hope to see an increase in the amount of students eager to contribute, whether it is writing about new developments within the college, campus events, professor interviews, sporting events, or cultural issues. I would also like to reach out to professors, as I hope that your recognition of the importance of written expression can be passed down to your students. The Lion’s Voice benefits from the relatively small size of the college, in that the relationships formed between the editorial board and the staff writers are tight, effective, and ultimately provide an ability to work closely to ensure the utmost quality.

Continuing with the precedent set by past editors-in-chief, I am making my email available to all students: sfs5@Dowling.edu. Feel free to contact me at any time, even if you would just like more information about the paper in general. My hope is for new students to recognize that their potential and ability to contribute articles can be fully realized. This opportunity to voice your opinion as a member of the school is incredibly important.

May your Spring 2012 semester be prosperous.

Sincerely,
Stephen F. Sullivan
Editor-in-Chief
sfs5@Dowling.edu

College News

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Dowling Clubs

The following organizations have a few updates that you may be interested in:

American Association of Airport Executives

Alpha Eta Rho

History Club

Equestrian Team

GSA

The Flying Lions Flight Team

Science Exploration Club

Council for Exceptional Children

SATCA

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Student Spotlight

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Professor Interviews

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