SG leaders offer condolences for student’s deathAs student leaders on this campus, it is our job to represent each individual student to our fullest potential. The tragedy that occurred Monday, March 15, 2010, has not gone unnoticed. We grieve the loss of one of our own — a peer. There are not enough words to express our deepest condolences to Sarvnipun Chawla’s family, friends, co-workers and fellow students.This time ahead of us will be an uneasy one, but rest assured that the safety of the students is of our highest concerns. As information becomes available from LSUPD regarding this incident, you will be the first to be informed.The LSU Mental Health Service may be reached at (225)578-8774. The clinic’s hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This service is located on the corner of Infirmary Road and Chimes Street, inside of the LSU Student Health Center. The Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center has a 24-hour hotline for anyone in need of counseling. They may be reached at (225)924-5781. These are helpful options for students in grief, and students are encouraged to take advantage of these resources.As we grieve the loss of our peer, we ask all members of the LSU community to keep Sarvnipun and his family in your thoughts and prayers.Stuart Watkins, Student Body President, and Martina Scheuermann, Student Body Vice President
Letter to the Editor: 3/17/10
March 16, 2010