When I was a student at Georgia State University I was elected as a Senator to Student Government. While the official highlight of my legislative career at that institution was the Bike Lane Bill, my greatest legislative victory in the Student Senate failed to get traction in the Faculty Senate and never was called to the floor for a vote. As I am sure it is obvious to all, I refer to my ill-fated attempt to change the nickname and mascot of Georgia State University from the Panthers to the Apathy.
My reasons were varied and persuasive: Panthers had not been seen in Downtown Atlanta since the late 80’s, “Apathetic” is a word, “Panthetic” is not. Think of the t-shirts we would have sold to hipsters. “Georgia State Apathy”. It has such a ring.
Well today, I officially withdraw my bill from consideration by the Georgia University Faculty Senate. Because today, fellow Panthers, IT IS ON.
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