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The University Daily Kansan
Monday, April 12, 1999
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I would be able to draw upon my varied experiences to bring new and fresh ideas into an institution that has a reputation for stagnation.
ensuring that the civil liberties of students are respected by the administration.
Aaron Major ▲
Junior in sociology and American studies
KU Book Exchange, co-founder; Educate myself and others on ways to make the University respond to student needs first. Advocate values of openness, democracy and inclusion.
Senate should be changed from an instituto come to them to one that will go out and actively try to include people.
Lisa Meinen ▲
Junior in history
University Affairs commi-
student Student Legislative
Awareness Board; Association
of University Residence
Halls senator; Latin
American Solidarity; Delta
Force; Resident Assistant;
Resident Assistant Council;
Oliver Hall government, president
To best represent my constituents, I will hold regular office hours outside of the Senate office in an effort to bring Senate and the issues to my constituents.
I will work to have all students and not just senators involved in decision making.
Aravind Muthukrishnan ✔
Sophomore in political science
Incumbent
■ Finance committee;
Talent Fee Review sub-
committee chair; fee
review subcommittee;
Communications board;
Nunemaker senator;
Senator at foe
Tibet; Asian American
StudentUnion
I can continue to find
out what issues students are concerned about and work with University and city officials to resolve them
I would work to get more people active in Senate. If each senator worked toward just one issue, then Senate could achieve more than it ever has.
Nicholas Pamperin
Junior in liberal arts and sciences
Association of University Residence Halls;
University.Democrats: KURC
Help in bridging the gap between the two major coalitions to help promote positive progressive change.
Marques O. Peterson
- Be open and receptive to student input and represent student interests.
Sophomore in political science
Phi Alpha Delta prela-
law society; ROCTC, Sigma
Phi Epsilon fraternity;
Adopt-a-School
If I am elected to Senate, I will represent my constituents with a clear focus of their wants, backed with the assertiveness to implement their needs
I would like to ensure that the Senate of our University remains attentive to the desires of the students.
Luke Pfannenstiel ▲
Junior in cell biology
Incumbent
Representation is difficult for Liberal Arts and Sciences senators given the large number of people spread out over a large number of departments. I believe the best way to reach my constituents would be a Web page and an e-mail newsletter similar to the one I distribute to All Scholarship Hall Council members.
■ All Scholarship Hall senator; StudEx committee; Calendar committee; University Affairs committee, chair; Student Opinion subcommittee, chair; University Council; ACLU; Stephenson Scholarship Hall; All Scholarship Hall Council
One of Senate's most important duties is the distribution of fee money to student organizations. The current system of doing this is subjective, inefficient and a burden on the organizations. I would work to implement an application deadline each semester. In this way, organizations would be able to apply as painlessly as possible and the Finance committee would be able to more fairly distribute money.
Jake Reimer
Junior in genetics
Lawrence Parks and Recreation, indoor soccer coach; Delta Chi fraternity, executive board and alumni relations chairman; Golden Key
I can and will vote for what I feel best suits the students at the University.
Andy Rolf ▲
Freshman, undecided
KU Rock Climbing Club; Association of University Residence Halls
Take an active role in student issues. Be a positive member of an activist group that is dedicated to work for KU students all year. I believe Senate staff will serve to serve the students most effectively for me.
Mainly my presence is a change for the better because I will help Senate be more diverse in representation of the collective student body.
Eric Rush
junior in genetics and biochemistry
Incumbent
■ Finance committee,
secretary; Communications Board; Liberal Arts and Sciences replacement senator; All Scholarship Hall Council executive board; Battenfeld Hall executive board; Lambda Sigma Honor Society;
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; KU Space Programming
Representing my constituents can best be served by keeping my ears open to listen to their concerns and by working to keep KU a student-centered University.
I feel that Senate needs to standardize funding of student organizations, reach out to off-campus students, involve itself more in the community and push harder to safeguard students' rights.
Sarah Schreck
Junior in environmental policy
Incumbent
Liberal Arts and Sciences senator; Student Rights committee; Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities committee; Linear Tuition Review subcommittee, coach; Technology Feed Review subcommittee; Course Content subcommittee, chair; Student Legislative Awareness Board, forums and education coordinator; Panhellenic Association Blood Drive chair; Phi Alpha Delta pre-law society; Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, vice president for recruitment; Rho Chi; Alternative Spring Break
■ For the past two years, I have been a senator. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than speaking to my peers about issues and then having the opportunity to try to make these ideas work. One way to represent your constituents is with an open ear. A second way is to always have your constituents' best interests at heart.
I think this year tremendous work has been done to clear Senate of party lines. There is much work to be done. I would like to see workshops on bill-writing done throughout the year. We would also like to see more issues forums initiated by senators.
Frin Simpson ▲ ✓
Ern Simpson $\vee$
Sophomore in international studies and political science
Student Legislative Awareness Board, research coordinator; Integrated Transportation task force; Templin Fellow Steering committee
I hope to make Senate more accessible to Liberal Arts and Science students
by talking to the various major clubs, biology, prelaw, etc. I also hope to work more with the residence and scholarship hall committees and bring them into the Senate foray.
Nicole Skalla ✔
Junior in political science, East Asian language and culture, and international studies
Transportation Coordinator; Student Rights committee; Communications Board, secretary; Transportation Board; Campus Fee Review subcommittee; School Advisory Board; Sory Board; Integrated Transportation task force
enarr: Campus Safety Advisory Board; Student Legislative Awareness Board, Jayhawk Network coordinator
I have a great deal of experience working with University administration, so I know the right channels when pursuing change. I am also dedicated to working on important issues, such as public transportation and campus safety.
make it more responsive to constituencies. Also, get more students involved through committees—the student body president is on too many boards and committees to be productive, and he or she could easily get people to represent him or her. Also, more students should have weekly or bweekly meetings with the administration besides the president and vice president.
Greg Smith ▲
Junior in psychology Incumbent
Off-campus senator;
Landlord Tenant subcommittee, chair; Student Rights committee; Electronic Media Policy subcommittee, vice chair; KU Campus Internet Association;
SUA committees;
Lied Center Box Office;
Religious Studies Department, computer technician
Continue to make myself available to my constituents through my constant appearances at campus events, daily checking e-mail and easily approachable attitude.
I would like to increase student involvement through committees. I wish every student went to at least one meeting so they would better understand the campus political machine.
NONTRADITIONAL
Nontraditional senator; KUAC board of directors; University Affairs committee; Recreation task force; Lawrence Chamber of Commerce; Student Legislative Awareness Board; Jim Henry for City Commission, campaign volunteer;
Christine Culp
Shyra McGee
Hawk Club, founder, director of marketing and promotions: OAKS
citywide transportation plan; and 4) develop a comparison survey with our peer institutions to evaluate student services.
Junior in English and African-American studies
I will sound out my constituents through OAKS and the Veterans organization and ensure that they know who is on their side.
National Council of Negro Women; Black Student Union; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., OAKS, program chair; Ellsworth Hall government; Resident Assistant in Lewis Hall; 1997-98 Kansan editorial board; The House That Greeks Built
2 seats
Michael Henry ✔️
I will use Senate to implement the following ideas: 1) bring dental services to Watkins Health Center; 2) work with the Kansas Union to install lockers for students; 3) make sure students maintain controlling interest in the proposed
NUNEMAKER
**Living in Stouffer Place and being an active participant in OAKS, I truly know nontrad student. Keeping in constant contact with the many types of nontraditional students, and making sure their voice is heard will be my main goal.**
Incumbent
Jessica Bankston
I feel that it is extremely important for nontraditional students to have a louder voice in Senate and for that voice to be recognized and respected by every single senator.
Freshman in communications studies and Spanish
■ University Affairs committee; Recreation Advisory board; Recreation task force; Alpha Chima Shority; Templin Hall government, co-social chair; Templin Hall, sixth floor president; Junior Greek Council; LeaderShape; Steirring
■ Continued involvement in cross-sectional campus activities ranging from the honors program to geek life to student organizations will help me focus on the needs and opinions of my constituents. I will also make public the votes I cast and why I chose to vote as I did.
Stones Leadership Conference; KU LEAD
- Senate needs to do more with public relations to increase student awareness of Senate activities, accessibility of senators and accountability of senators as well.
Ben Burton ▲
Sophomore, undecided Incumbent
Association of University Residence Halls senator; Student Housing Advisory Board; University Affairs committee; Course Content subcommittee; Campus Safety Advisory Board; McColum Hall, resident assistant; Association of University Residence Halls,
environmental issues committee
Living two years in McCollum has allowed me to get a pulse on a diverse representative population. Also, being a senator for the last year has let me see what organizational problems Senate has. Combining these, I'll try and do my best.
Tracy Chiles ●
Try and tighten up and clarify Rules and Regulations. Try and make the Senate more action-oriented (through the Center for Community Outreach) rather than reaction-oriented (hearing finance legislation, listening to other reports).
Freshman in secondary education
■ University Affairs committee; Delta Delta Delta soriority; Adopt-a-School volunteer
Talk to as many of my constituents as possible and get their ideas on what they want to see changed at the University.
Jessica Corcoran
I would make the deci.
I would make the decisions of Senate more publicized so that people could see what Senate is doing for them and then they could become more involved.
Student Rights committee; Nunemaker senator; Lecture Series board; Gamma Phi Beta sorority, community service chair; KU Democrats; KU Blood Drive committee; Community Service for Lawrence Hospital Endowment
Sophomore in political science
Incumbent
Increase communications between my constituents and me through more visitations continually to living organizations and campus organization. I will consult them on important issues being considered in Senate.
I will diligently dedicate myself to improving the overall image of Senate on the campus.
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, social chair
I will have a strong voice for the student body and be committed and devoted to my constituents. I will bring many new ideas as well.
Annie Donnav
change the University. I don't like the treatment we receive as students, and I believe that if we participate more, if we all become involved with the political issues, we will be able to obtain what we want.
Freshman in communication studies
Ion Davis ▲
■ University Affairs committee; Brazil-Portugal organization; Student Alumni Association; Host Family program
I want to increase student's participation in the Senate. Also a high concern are the decisions taken to the University (political decisions affecting us. We need better parking, better residence
rooms, also good seats for University games.
Cássio R. Furtado ▲
Sophomore in political science
Association of University Residence Hall senator
Freshman in pre-physiological therapy
I want to be a senator because I want to
I want to help students with citywide transportation, letting students get where they need to go. Get more resources for the students in residence halls, ATMs and cash to card machines.
I want Senate to be less partisan and to have more representation from residence halls and more of a student voice.
Erin Day ✔
Freshman in pre-journalism
University Affairs committee; Recreation task force; Recreation/Fitness Planning Committee; Chi Omega sorority; Student Alumni Association; Oliver Residence Hall; KU LEAD; Merit Scholars Development Program
Considering the Nune-maker senators represent
one of the largest student pools, I believe we should work hard to get in touch with the concerns of our constituents. By taking my position seriously (i.e. attendance and participation) and being available for my constituents, I hope that I can provide the representation they deserve.
As a freshman, I have had little opportunity to really become involved in campus politics. I hope I can maintain my open mind and enthusiasm and be a positive influence on those I work with. This is such an incredible opportunity and one that I am very excited about.
Jessica Hanson
Beth Harralson ▲
Sophomore in human development and family life
University Affairs committee, secretary; Bookstore subcommittee; Into the Streets Week
I can listen. I feel that listening to everyone's thoughts and ideas is an important part of making a diverse and empowered University.
I would make Senate more accessible to the students that they represent. This is a big problem that needs to be resolved so we can truly be a students' Senate.
Freshman, undecided
Katie Harpstrite ▲
University Affairs committee; Campus Fee Review subcommittee; Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, public relations officer; Alternative Spring Break; Students Tutoring for Literacy; KU Blood Drive committee
I will be active in campus events and issues and let people know what's
going on. I will work on implementing a Safe-walk program, a reasonably priced recreation center, headache-free enrollment and clearly labeled parking meters.
Senate has an influential voice, but most students don't realize that anyone, not just a select few, can be heard. I will publicize Senate committee meetings and work to make real change on student-centered issues.
J.D. Jenkins ▲ ✓
Sophomore in history
Incumbent
■ Nunemaker senator;
Student Rights committee;
Electronic Media Policy subcommittee; Campus Safety Advisory Board;
Student Senate Newsletter, editor; Templin Revolution, president; ACLU-KU Campus Internet Association
Next year will be my
Next year will be my third year living on Daisy Hill, so I feel that I am in touch with the issues of this under represented group.
■ I want to make one of Senate's priorities reaching out to inform and involve more students. I also want to make Senate more bipartisan so more gets accomplished.
Tanisha R. Jones $ \bigcirc $ Sophomore in political science
Incumbent
Black Student Union senator; Student Rights committee; Human Relations Board; Black Student Union executive board; Dean's Scholar; Honors Program; Alpha Kappa Apsilon Sorority, Inc.; Crimson Crew; Cochair of Big 12 Conference
on Black Student Government for 2001
■ I can best represent my constituents by remembering my experiences as a freshman and sophomore on this campus. I know what is important to me, but I could reflect those views in the way I vote in Senate.
In Senate, I would like to help continue to bridge the gap between Greek and non-greek senators. We are all students on this campus, and we need to work together in order to be more effective.
Meade Kelley
Freshman in business administration
University Affairs committee;Junior Greek Council
I believe that my personality allows me to be able to get along with people easily, and I know will always try to meet the needs of the student body
I believe that bringing unity to the Senate will help make the meetings
go smoothly, and this in return will allow better representation of the students.
Danny Loental ▲
Freshman, undecided
■ University Band; Templin Revolution
I will try my hardest to stay informed of constituents' opinions and concerns. I am particularly interested in issues such as the new recreation center and more e-mail work stations.
If I could change Senate I would want it to
opnomore in American studies and politic al science incumbent
■ University Affairs committee; Nunemaker replacement senator; Association of University Residence Halls, hall improvements chair; Dining Services task force; Hall Orientation Team; Honors Student Advisory Board
■ I have lived in McCollum Hall the last couple of years, and I feel that I have really immersed myself into a strong group of freshman and sophomores. I would like to see senators more accessible and open. I could help create a more open forum between senators and constituents.
Freshman, undecided
I would like to see administration become aware of students desires and needs. Because of some of the issues in the past couple of years I would like to test administration and make sure students voices are heard before any major decisions are made.
Michelle Peaden ▲
Student Rights committees, Transportation Board; Corbin Hall, floor environmental chair; Student Alumni Association
■ As a student senator, I will continue and increase my involvement within the campus and community, in order to see my constituents on a more regular and active basis
I want to see the students be more familiar with the proceedings of Senate and to better understand its purpose and importance.
Brooke Reid
Freshman in liberal arts and sciences
I think I can best represent my constituents by bringing my knowledge and background about student involvement to the campus.
Eric Snider ▲ ✓
Sophomore in English Incumbent
University Affairs committee; New Student Orientation Advisory Board; Writers' Roost; Alternative Spring Break; All Scholarship Hall Council, secretary; All Scholarship Hall Council, Stephen Repress, representative Stephen Repress, chair, All
Outreach to living groups and organizations is vital if Senate is to function properly and provide effective representation. No more lip service or empty words from Senate — I will attend and help organize senators' visits to student groups to gather opinions and answer questions.
Scholarship Hall Council Leadership Development Program; Stepping Stones Leadership Conference; St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center; Owl Society
I'm not surprised that most students don't care about Senate. What has it done for us lately? I will make Senate an organization students care about by slaving for public transportation, planning a responsible recreation center and forcing the KU community to put students first.
Corey Snyder ▲ ✓
Sophomore in pre-physical therapy
**LeaderShape; Student Alumni Association; SUA Special Events committee; Concerned, Aware and Active Students, co-coordinator; Delta Force; Nike PLAY Corps; Pre-Physical Therapy club; Students for a Free Tibet
■ If elected a senator, I truly believe the best way to represent students is to maintain an unbiased, open-minded on all issues put before Senate.
Senate can be more proactive with greater input and support from students, faculty and administration. Bridging the gaps here could greatly benefit the University.
Betsy Spratlin ●
Betsy Sprattin
Freshman in business communications
■ University Affairs committee; KU Ambassador; KJHK promotions staff; Chi Omega sorority
I will talk to my constituents and find out the issues that are important to them. I will then represent them as best I can.
I would like to make
everyone I feel that they can have a voice in Senate decisions. I would also try and let people know what Senate is doing.
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