This semester, faculty and administrators at Elizabethtown College have decided to respond to recent national resource cutting to the Department of Education and have decided to expand several offices and departments to ensure quality of education provided at the college. One board that the college had been fielding new faculty for was the board of trustees, and it appears that e campus favorite Truman will be stepping in to fill the role.  

For those unfamiliar, Truman is the 11-year-old Labradoodle under the care of Student Media Director Andy Williams. Truman often frequents the Communications department and has built up a sizable following and group of support in the leadup to his running, from humans and canines alike. 

Members of the major canine group on campus, Dogs in the Dell, had a lot to say about the announcement. 

Susquehanna Service Dog Naiomi, usually spotted around caregiver Kaity Wickenheiser, thinks Truman “definitely has what it takes.” However, she is quick to suggest that Truman implement a policy that every pup on campus is given the largest stick a student can find. Other than this suggestion, she says it’s “all paws up!” 

Susquehanna Service Dog Farmer was a bit of a tougher sell on Truman’s new role, according to caregiver Samantha Machmer. 

“Paws-up,” he said “If I can get a pup cup on the house from Blue Bean each day.” Economically and resource-wise, this may be tricky, but at this point it is up to what Truman and the trustees think would be best. Ordinary human students may feel left out if this is put into action. 

The third Dog of the Dell and Susquehanna Service Dog, Cannoli, is not of age to vote but claims that if he was, he would “definitely” be voting for Truman. 

While busy attending preliminary meetings and spending quality time with students before his official start this summer, “The Etownian” was able to grab a rare interview with the new trustee-to-be. 

It is clear from being within his presence that Truman stands on business—those 11 dog years have built a pup with greater ambition and wisdom than what one would expect. 

His first order of business is to have the campus “completely cleared of all squirrels,” which may concern some students for its large use of funds and standing dog power. For representation in the curriculum, Truman would also like to introduce  a “bring your pet to class day.”  This idea has received almost unanimous support from both sides of the aisle, including the tough-to-please felines. 

Alongside these things, Truman is planning to utilize his position to the fullest and will be advocating for fencing in the Dell (to be a dog park when not in use for commencement), no Friday classes for all students, mandatory naps after lunch and puppy yoga in Bowers. “The mascot Blue? He needs a Trumam shirt,” Truman said proudly after listing his goals. 

“He brings a chill vibe to the table. Everyone can relax, no worries,” Williams said,, who is proud of his friend’s political ambitions. 

When asked about his slogan, Truman replied: “There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family.” 

With these boastful, sly remarks and ambitious goals, some students have pushed back against Truman as the newest trustee. 

“Would he not be distracting during the board meetings?” first-year Kelly Salvatore asked. We suppose only time will tell.