Back in the Saddle

And we're back.

It's opening week for the Fall 2010 semester at the Bush School. It feels a bit strange to be back in school after working on the Hill, but it has been great to see everybody and hear what they did this summer. I want to welcome the first year SA and IA students, I hope you all are ready to work.

For us second year students, the buzz is all about Capstone. It's no secret that I am very excited to be part of the Bush School's first Legislative Capstone, in which we will be covering issues facing state legislatures this fall, and then going to Austin in the spring to work at the Texas Legislature. I like the fact that we're doing something that hasn't been done at the Bush School before, adapting and figuring things out along the way. I believe that we will have the opportunity in Austin not only to advance our individual career interests, but also to give the Bush School a good name in legislative circles and open doors for future students with similar career aspirations. That is my personal goal, at least.

Props to the SGA social crew for this week's "welcome back" events. In the interest of SA representation...well, honestly I just wanted to play pool, I crashed the IA party prior to heading to the piano bar with the SA's. It was a good time, and I want to take a moment to thank the always gracious Ms. Doll for not kicking me out. The piano man delivered as he always does, and it was likewise great to catch up with my SA crew. Be sure to go to midnight yell and the Corner on Friday night. I won't be able to make it as I will be out of town, but if you are new to A&M it is something you need to do at least once.

Which leads me to the real question facing Texas A&M right now: Will the Aggies play defense for the first time since the R.C. Slocum era this season? If they can do that, they have a shot at being pretty good this year. I'm waiting, Sherman...