This week started off slow then gradually picked up. On Monday I went to Ms. Ross in the Dean of Students office to pick up my application for the Student Senate Representative spot. I had 25 people sign it (most of my pledge-brothers) and returned the form later that day. So basically my name will be on the ballot. I think running for Class Representative will be a good experience because back at home I held many leadership positions in my community and feel I can make a difference for the Wabash freshman class. For the past few days, the mood on campus has been much of sadness due to the untimely death of Professor Placher. Although I didn't know him or take any of his classes, from everyone I have talked to it sounds like he was a really great man and will be missed. Tuesday was track practice as usual. Coming off Thanksgiving break, I though I would feel slower, and I do. Basically I need to work off a little turkey still left in my system. Today (Wednesday) so far I've had a great day. I discussed a few topics in my English course, aced a German oral test I studied hard for and am expecting my new North Face backpack to finally arrive. Lately my pledge-brothers have been getting on each others nerves. I believe it is the fact that we've been living with each other for so long. But I have devised a plan to help us bring the spirit of pledge-ship back again. Before Christmas Break I want to hold a little Secret Santa exchange among us pledges just as a little reminder that we love each other more than we show.