She lobbied the Legislature and federal government to promote issues concerning higher education. She talked to representatives about a tuition freeze, child care and increased funding for Pell grants and student loans. While attending OSU, Stroud worked in many areas of the university to promote diversity and encourage students to participate in campus activities. As coordinator of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, he's credited with making the center a comfortable place for all students to visit. Both started working in student government because they wanted to make a difference on campus.
Actions speak louder than words.
Stroud played running back on the Beaver football team during his freshman year at OSU, but wanted more. Something was missing. When they met at OSU during their freshman year, they joked that one day they'd run the school. Both of them plan to take a full class load while serving their terms next year, and expect they'll still be taking classes a fifth year because of their majors. In their new leadership roles, Spraggins and Stroud would like to make some changesthat would give students more control over their educations.