Tao will not run again
Yale College Council President Rich Tao ’10 told the News on Thursday that he will not seek re-election, though he said as recently as last week that he was strongly considering it.
Tao’s announcement considerably shifts the landscape for YCC’s upcoming executive board elections; Tao was considered to be the favorite to win. Although students cannot publicly announce their candidacies until April 7, based on more than 30 interviews with members of the YCC, the Undergraduate Organization Funding C0mmittee and the Freshman Class Council, the field of potential candidates for the six...
It's really a shame that Tao isn't running again. It's incredible how often he has insightful things to say that are really refreshing from a member of YCC.
I'm glad to hear that Beauchamp is running, I was just saying the other day that he's doing an excellent job as JCC prez.
Tao was the worst president in three years. The most aloof cad ever.
He's not running again because he has secured his Wall Street internship...no reason to continue.
Don't leave us Rich Tao!!!!
It's not too late to change your mind.. please?
i wonder who is actually commenting...
tao has done a decent job. but really, it's time to give someone else a chance
yeah, i'm a senior and so won't be around to benefit from the fruits of his labor...but i wish he would change his mind on this one. he's certainly the most inspiring YCC president i've seen in my four years at yale.
He is an amazing president, but I guess this the most elegant way to do it.
It's really a shame Tao does so much self posting.
Having worked with a number of student government representatives, I’ll say that Rich stands out for his humility, dedication, and tenacity. It’s not often that faculty are given the opportunity to work with such an effective advocate. The work that he has done on academic minors, in particular, has been inspiring.
He should and will be sorely missed.
had him in a couple of classes, always seemed like a massive tool. Mind you, YCC pres. seems like a massive tool-like job.
Good luck whoever has it; maybe you will get picked up by JP.
the YDN should really do a better job of making sure that these comment discussions don't become the next juicycampus.com... a forum for people to spout off babble or gossip that's not relevant to the topic at all.
Used to be friends with him freshman year. Can attest to the toolishness.
Notice how all the posters in favor of Tao are not named, with either very vague titles or anonymous. next person*cough Tao*who posts a favorable comment about Tao, please include your full name and year.
Oh, come on. You're going to post anonymously but insist that others don't?
I think Rich served as a fantastic President. He put in the time and dedication it takes to run an efficient system and maneuver in the limited room that YCC has on campus to make a difference. To address the previous posts, I'm happy to own up to my comments, and I'm sure that Rich would not have posted for himself. He's probably way too busy dealing with YCC and school to worry about an article. Thanks.
Christine Levy
2010
Ryan Beauchamp was my trumpet section leader in my high school band! I had no idea that he was interested in politics... whoda thunk it.
I have seen Rich in action many times, and I can attest to his effectiveness. YCC has been more relevant this year as a result of his leadership. I hope the next YCC president will take some tips from Rich.
why isn't tao running? he's been a fantastic president