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McManus
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The vice-president of the Russell
House University Union and the
president of the Young Democrats,
Rik McManus, has resigned both
positions and dropped out of school
ior one semester.
"I needed a vacation from
school," McManus said. "I don't
call it quitting school because I'll
be back next semester."
Nobody may be a member of a
USC organization if not enrolled at
USC, according to university
regulations, McManus said. He
added that the greatest regret he
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leaving the union because it has
been a great learning experience
in my life."
Ronnie Jowers, president of
RHUU, said, "School always
comes first. You have to set
priorities when you come to the
university and Rik just had tc
realize that."
John Tatara, treasurer of the
RHUU, said it was a mistake foi
McManus to leave school anc
resign. "He
proved he was a capable vice
president this summer," Tatars
added.
Tatara is one of the leading
candidates for vice-president
"I might run after I find out wh<
else is running. If I want, I coult
step down as treasurer, but we'l
see."
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