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DELTA FORCE
ELINE JARDON STEPHANIE KRAMER opinion@kansan.com
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We will not be stalking you. It is our first campaign promise this spring and we refuse to compromise it. Delta Force respects your right to walk and we encourage you to stop by our table on Wesco Beach to pick up information or a button. Otherwise, please enjoy your trip to class, work or wherever without being followed by yet another politician with paper.
Delta Force won't stalk,will invoke solid platform
Delta Force is a progressive coalition of students dedicated to proactive change. In our nine years of experience working on various activist issues, we have brought campus things from Fall Break and STANCE, an independent newspaper to freshman representation in Senate and a screening of "Fahrenheit 9/11." This spring, Delta Force stays true to our activist core and encourages you to consider the following:
- Delta Force is not afraid of long-term commitment. We recognize that the six platform issues we present require more dedication than an hour's work and we are willing to invest the time and energy to get the job done right. Merely throwing money at programs has never proven effective, and Delta Force is prepared to establish the partnerships, do the research and devote the time to ensure our projects' success.
- $\diamond$ Delta Force recognizes more levels of government than Student Senate influence students' lives — local, state and national policies all contribute. Local issues, such as noise ordinances and the smoking ban affect students' daily lives. Questions of funding higher education at the state and national levels further concern students. Student Senate is charged with representing student interests to these various levels of government, and Delta Force has made it a high priority.
- Delta Force brings real issues, real students and real change to campus. Issues that directly influence student life compose our platform, and we do not restrict ourselves to what is easy. Our coalition members are involved in various campus organizations and represent a wide variety of KU experiences. We advocate substantial change, such as changing the culture of false fire alarms and restoring one of KU's most unique programs, KU Info, rather than superficial modifications. Our commitment to real change is evident in our activist activities and platform, as well as our female president-vice president duo.
- Student Senate is in danger of becoming stagnant. We need fresh leadership that is willing to take risks and challenge the status quo — that leadership is Delta Force. Log on and vote online April 13-14 to send everyone on this campus a clear message: IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE!
- KU is not one community with one voice. Delta Force recognizes each student is a member of multiple communities with various needs. When these differences are not acknowledged, "one-size-fits-all" policies and programs are created that do not serve anyone adequately. We will work to empower students to be their own voices in order to appropriately address student needs and concerns.
- The time for talk is over. People have always hated parking. It's time for a change. Students are deprived of quality sexual health care. It's time for a change. People hate false fire alarms. It's time for a change. Multicultural organizations on campus are forced to spend too much time fundraising instead of working on outreach. It's time for a change. Students' presence in Topeka is weak. It's time for a change.
- Jardon is a Overland Park sophomore in secondary English education. Craig is an Edmond, Okla., in economics and English creative writing. Jardon and Craig are the presidential and vice-presidential candidate for Delta Force, respectively.
2005 STUDENT SENATE ELECTIONS
KUnited demonstrates experience, leadership
KUNITED
NICK STERNER
MARYNELL JONES
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KUnited epitomizes accountability and experience. Over the past three years, we have followed through on our platform issues. When KUnited puts an issue on its platform, you can be sure of two things: It will be relevant to all University of Kansas students and we will work relentlessly to get that issue accomplished.
KUnited has more experience than any other coalition. KUnited has 27 returning senators, including Nick Sterman and Marynell Jones, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Students deserve student leaders who have experience in Student Senate and the knowledge on how to accomplish goals; not just come up with them.
Our proven leadership is why you should vote KUnited next Wednesday and Thursday, April 13 and 14.
Over the past three years, KUnited has brought big changes to this University.
A new Multicultural Resource Center which will break ground this fall, an expansion to the Student Recreation Center, a Tuition Advisory Committee and wireless internet are among the largest.
KUnited also has a track record of accomplishing issues on our opposition's platform. If we see a good idea and know that it is not being worked on during the year, KUnited will choose serving the students above petty politics. Examples of issues we have accomplished from other platforms include implementing the first Online Course Evaluations program and creating a new Sexual Assault and Prevention Coordinator position in the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center. Again, we don't just come up with ideas; we know how to achieve results.
These were all projects in which KUnited promised something and followed through. KUnited is dedicated to finishing the initiatives we have already begun. If elected again, we will be able to continue building upon these projects for you, projects that bring about significant change and require more than just one year to accomplish.
campaign, we are prepared to continue the tradition of excellence set forth by the past three years. We understand that if we're willing to take on the responsibility for student office, we are committing ourselves to follow through on our promises to you.
This year, KUnited is working to bring you the following
- Self-defense program. In a time where many students do not feel comfortable walking alone, KUnited wants to implement this program to help foster awareness and provide training for students who do not feel safe. KUnited has always made safety a priority and this is one more step in protecting the students at KU.
KUnited will work to eliminate all fees associated with graduating. KUnited believes that services which help to further student's future education and careers should not come at a cost. We would like transcripts and the services provided by University Career Center to be provided free to all students.
These are among many important issues, which are on KUNited's platform.
As KUnited enters its fourth Student Senate
Don't be fooled by misleading articles or quotes taken out of context. Sometimes we work on issues completely on our own to achieve results. Other times, we help ensure certain projects are accomplished by working with the appropriate University officials such as our plan to work with the Athletics Department in implementing online sports ticket redemption. Bottom line: No major University initiatives can be accomplished without strong student leadership.
Vote on April 13-14 online, through the KYou Portal. KUnited's history is proof that we can put our actions behind our words. Visit our Web site for more information and to see a list of our candidates at www.ku.edu/~kunited. Next Wednesday and Thursday, show your support for KUnited. And remember: When you vote, vote for experience and accountability. Vote KUnited.
- Sterner is a Shawnee junior in political science and business administration. Jones is a Dallas junior in English. Sterner and Jones are the presidential and vice-presidential candidates for KUnited, respectively.
STUDENT VOICE
DENNIS CHANAY opinion@kansan.com
Help change ineffective Senate culture
Hello, my name is Dennis Chanay and I would like to be your next student body president. As a candidate, I am asking for your vote for three reasons: I would like to build a more diverse Student Senate, a more open senate and a pro-student Senate. When I first joined Senate I knew about as much as the average student. Now that I've seen it from the inside, I'd like to share with you a few facts.
Fact 1: You pay almost $600 in student fees to Senate every year.
Fact 3: 81 percent of Senate is controlled by one party; KUNited.
Fact 2: Less than 15 percent of students vote for their next Student body president.
This kind of Senate kills fresh ideas, stifes participation, and trivializes your $600 payment.
Here are a few facts about the party that controls more than 80 percent of Senate:
Source: Lawrence Journal-World, Oct, 21, 2004
Fact 1: KUnited leadership publicly supported the $13 million per year CLAS tuition increase Source: University of Illinois Statistics Office 02-04-2024
Source: *Laurence Journal World*, Oct. 21, 2004
Fact 2: Five of their eight platform issues are already being enacted by various University departments, without the help of KUnited. Yet they still claim credit for the ideas.
Fact 3. Of the remaining three, one has been asked for twice by the Kansas Union and denied both times by the parking department. Another promises that Senate will pick up the bill on transcript services, with student fees. The only remaining issue is the funding of a windmill in central Kansas.
Source: The University Daily Kansan, April 5. 2005.
We wish we were making this up, but it isn't that surprising considering KUnited is the same coalition that brought students such failed projects as Yellowbike and Jaywalk. For instance, the fee you pay to fund lighting and safety phones on campus is being funneled into Jaywalk, a pet project and failing program. Such a misuse of fees puts students at risk.
I'm asking for your support of Student Voice so we can bring a fresh attitude to student politics. Here are some of the services we wish to bring you.
$\diamond$ Expansion of wireless hotspots to Daisy Hill and GSP/Corbin, Kansas State, Missouri and Bucknell are all ranked in the top 60 most wireless campuses in the nation. KU isn't even ranked. We have $400,000 that could be used to fund Internet upgrades and enhancements. It's time to move forward to the 21st Century. Source: Intel's Top 100.
- Protection from unnecessary tuition increases and a dedication to weeding out useless programs and fees
- Chipotle in the Undergrouna.
- A reformed bus system, so you don't have to wait 20 minutes to have four buses show up at once.
- Chipotle in the Underground
- An open student government in which all students can present ideas to make campus a better place, instead of a small group of senators.
This year, Student Voice is running an executive board of seven members, including President and Vice President. This strategy is meant to provide balance to senate. By simply holding Executive Staff positions, we will be forced to work with other parties and other parties will be forced to work with us. Everyone's ideas will be considered.
When you vote for Dennis Chanay, Sara Garlick and Student Voice on April 13-14 you will be voting for fundamental change in Student Senate; a coalition that isn't afraid to work for students, stand up to the administration and think outside the box.
- Chanay is Paola freshman in political science. He is the presidential candidate for Student Voice.
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