Mike doesn’t have the authority to override or contest this rule. No matter how dumb he may find it, it’s very unlikely he’ll attempt to intervene on our behalf because of the possible political fallout involved. Everything at WCU is political and getting on the wrong side of something, anything, isn’t wise. When it comes to student rules and affairs, how close you are to Keith Corzine’s office in Scott is typically the indicator as to how much of a power you have to change things. Mike is in the UC, Walter is like 3 doors down from Keith.
Trust me, he’s not going to get upset that you skipped him. This is a judicial affairs issue and is something he knows he has no say on. In fact, if you go there and get something he feels is stupid changed, without asking him to get involved at all, the initiative may actually garner more respect from him. Then again it could also spark some jealousy that we have more sway in Scott 1st than he does. Either way, don’t think for one second that he has the authority to prevent you from hosting LAN events in the UC. All clubs at WCU are entitled to host events where ever they please and any problems he throws in your way would be easily dealt with by Keith.
Talk to Mike if you feel you must, but the real change will occur when you talk to Walter. You may even have to play your ace in the hole (Keith) but I would only do that as an absolute last resort.