14A = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OPINION
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Douthart Scholarship Hall executive board; Hall president; Student Environmental Advisory Board committee member
CLAS seats are very difficult positions to act as delegate of the constituency. A CLAS senator can best work for the constituents by writing bills when organizations request and by thinking of students first.Many senators seem to think first and foremost of their own (or their collusions') agenda.A true senator should ignore personal and coalition interests when they undermine what is best for the students.
If I could, if I had the votes to make it happen, I would prefer a proportional representation system. The current system favors two political coalitions and decreases the chances of new ideas and new people in Senate. Changing elections to proportional representation would create a more representative group of ideologies in student government.
Phil Mitchell ✔️
Senior in secondary education
Survey research center shift supervisor intramural basket ball.
A main reason I have
decided to run for Senate is that I represent a section of the student body whose voices are not heard: the average, broke underclassman. The interests of this group have been ignored because we often feel we lack the time and ability to create significant change.
I want Student Senate to become a better representation of students' needs and interests and will vote to keep fees and tuition as affordable as possible.
Brandt Pangborn
J. Tanner Rapelye
Nick Reddell
Ashlee Reid
Senior in communications studies
CLAS college assembly board member:
former president of Young Life Crew
I will represent my constituents by being their voice to the Student Senate. I will work as hard as I can to voice their concerns, opinions and suggestions to make their experience at KU the best.
I would make Student Senate more visible to the students. I would also make Senate more open to students.
Keval Shah ★
Junior in microbiology and premedicine
Member of International Student Ambassadors' Program; member of the Press
ber of the Pre-medicine Club
I am aware of the issues that some of the members of my constituency face and I think I'd do a good job solving these, as I'd be representing both my constituents and international students.
Try to involve and address more issues pertaining to international students at the University, overall helping to increase the diversity.
Blake Shuart ★
Junior in English incumbent
Assistant treasurer CLAS senator; President of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity; Interfraternity Council
ic relations chairman of the homecoming steering committee; Teachers assistant for COMS 201 "Introduction to Leadership"
The best way to represent your constituency is simply to stop being selforiented and vote on behalf of the body of students not personal opinion. Aside from voting representatively, you should have regular meetings with deans, administration and concerned students.
vice president for public relations; Pub
You must enforce change through a proactive voice and active involvement. Far too many senators are only heard from during the three weeks of campaign work.
Shannon Snapp
Junior in Spanish and psychology
Currently off campus senator; vicepresident for KU Habitat for Humanity; Diversity peer education team member; multicultural affairs committee member; student health advisory board; offcampus living resource center board
Because CLAS is extremely large. I would do my best to break down those barriers in order to hear the opinions of the students. This would be done with weekly organization visits that would inform students about how their money is being spent and also to get their feedback on any changes they would like to see implemented.
By bringing a prospective that is representative of many facets such as the needs of low-income students, minorities and four-year plus students. All of these qualities, plus my hard work, determination and commitment, would allow me to accomplish positive change on campus.
Blake Swenson
Junior in political science
Pursuing Leadership minor through COMS department; applicant for Elections Commissions
As a first-time candidate, I think I can bring new ideas and great ambition. The issues that this coalition and I hold dear to our hearts are ones that are important to every student in CLAS. As a vocal leader, I would be sure to be a fair and active voice for my constituents.
1 plan to be involved in politics for the rest of my life and have always thought people needed to be informed about their world. I want to find a way to have the students possess a greater interest in Student Senate.
Brian Thomas
Brian Thomas
Junior in political science
Communications Director for Center for Community Outreach; Alternative Winter Break participant; University
Affairs Committee Secretary; Off-Campus Living Resource Center Board member; Search Committee for Student Technology Coordinator; Fee Review Committee Member; Leader of "Save KU Info" student group; Co-Editor of the Disorientation Guide; Member of Delta Force Activist Organization
There is honestly no way to represent all juniors and seniors in college of liberal arts and sciences. Anybody that thinks they can is either delusional or a liar. I'm just going to vote against stupid, self-agradizing crap.
I'd do my best to keep résumé-building idiots away from power.
Steve Vockrill Junior in political science and journalism
From my participation in athletics, my association with the fraternity and sorority community while maintaining no affiliation, to participation with the newspaper, I see many different students living many different ways of life. This would help me represent my constituents in that I can draw from many students' views on many different subjects to set a diverse input in my decisions as student senator.
Steve Vockrodt ✩
Cross-country team member; truck team member; The University Daily Kansan university
Interfraternity Council president; IFC vice president for recruitment; LeaderShape graduate; Lambda Chi Alpha Impact leadership; Delegate to 2002 Lambda Chi
writer and columnist
Egan Waggoner ✔
This University is constantly becoming a more expensive place to attend. I would focus on making KU an affordable place for everyone.
Junior in pre-pharmacy
Alpha National Conference: KU ambassador; fraternity educator for Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity; finance committee member; Rock Chalk Revue 2003 cast member; Recruitment Services Advisory Board
I would hold regular forums with Dean Wilcox, poll my constituents before I vote on issues and be a proactive voice throughout the whole year.
I would maximize the student voice by voting on behalf of my constituents rather than voting upon my own personal beliefs and opinions.
John P. Waller
Travis Weller
Junior in sociology
Incumbent
Travis Weller
Orientation assistant; Student Rights Committee chair; cofounder of Men Can Stop Rape.
I want to make sure that all students are safe at KU. I will pursue this goal by working to expand the sexual assault prevention and education program at the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center and by coordinating with the city of Lawrence to improve lighting in student neighborhoods off-campus.
I want committees to have more power. Student Senate committees are a way for all students to have power, not just student senators.
Andrew Wymore ★
junior in political science and communications
Vice president of interfraternity council, 2003 lecture series chairman, University Affairs committee member, Recreation center planning committee member, community service chairman and alumni relations chairman of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
I would hold an open forum meeting along with all junior/senior CLAS senators where students could air their complaints and requests for the term.
I would like to see Student Senate focus more on issues that affect students' everyday lives.
Tyler Young
junior in political science
Boy Scouts patrol leader, junior assistant scoutmaster, Eagle Scout; President and Vice President of Venture
- I will try to be aware of policies and issues that affect my constituents. When new bills are presented on issues brought to light, I will get opinions on my constituents to get a feel for what they feel on the matter.
Crew; Delta Force member; Students for Peace member, Senate finance subcommittee member; GSP/Corbin and Hashinger balls desk assistant and security monitor
I don't have any plans to change Student Senate, but if problems arise or concerns are brought up, I would, if necessary, advocate change.
Sophomore in political science and communication studies
Vice president of Hashinger/ Elsworth hall govt.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE CLAS
14 seats
Ellsworth hall gov
Cardinal
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ernment, resident assistant in McColum Hall, desk manager in McColum Hall, KL theater participant.
Hall, KU theater participant
Jessica
With my experience working with freshman/sophomore class as an RA and as vice president of Hashinger/Ellsworth I have made valuable connections to the students and also heard what they want done to better their school for themselves. I plan to keep my ears open and listen to the people and what they say.
1 would bring valuable unique experience to the Senate that would better represent constituents with what they want and need changed.
President of Hashinger Hall Government; Participated in K-LIP, on Ellsworth
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Christenberry
Being the same age as my constituents. I feel that I recognize the issues facing freshmen and sophomores. I will vote bipartisan and will listen to what makes sense.
community standards board
I will use logic to help Student Senate go with the changing times.
Anna Clovis ★
Sophomore in Spanish and journal ism
Senate executive secretary; Big XII Student Government and Leadership Conference delegate; Senate; Finance Committee, Homecoming Steering Committee; Alternative Spring Break Site Leader; KU Ambassador; Alpha Chi Omega Executive Committee
I would focus on active communication of issues and tangible results. Through my involvement on campus and experience with Senate, I have the abilities necessary to educate freshman and sophomore CLAS students on Senate and how to improve their years at KU through Senate initiatives.
It needs to be less about the technicalities and more about working for the students. I'm ready to represent student concerns and get results.
Greyson Clymer
Freshman in bust
ness
Board of Class Officers freshmen class president, research volunteer at KU exercise physiology lab, Jubilee Cafe volunteer
I believe that being involved in Student Senate carries the responsibility of being a voice for the KU student body as a whole. Listening to both the needs and wishes of the KU student I hope to bring about positive change that will have an impact on those currently at KU and those who will follow.
I would try to implement some of the platform issues that KUunited brings to the student body. Furthermore, I would try to find more ways to seek out the true needs of KU students.
Kelly Gibbons
Sophomore in communications
Student ambassador through the people to people program. My first semester at KU music mentor, UU
versity Affairs committee member
- I would represent my constituents by doing the best job I can. I would vote for issues that have a strong effect on my constituents. While I think many reps don't do the work they were elected to do, I would listen to what my constituents wanted to be done.
Becky Harpstrite
Sophomore in art history
Graphic designer for SUA, volunteer for the Center for Community Outreach, member of Students
Online teacher evaluations, better lighting on campus, making sure everyone knows that the force is with them.
- Increase awareness of how we help the student body
Jack Henry-Rhoads
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opnomore in business
University Affair Senate Committee member,social chair for Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall
To make sure Senate represents freshman and sophomores in the CLAS I will work for freshman representation, yearlong recruitment for committees, and a complete revision of senator outreach requirements to ensure senators visit specific halls and organizations to make certain that senators are visible and accountable.
Jake Hills ★
First I would work to make Senate more visible and accountable to the students and also to reduce the partisan politics which hurt Senate's performance.
Freshman undecided
Incumbent
Campus Safety Advisory Board member, University Affairs Committee member, Numemaker senator, member of Theta Chi fraternity
Anne Iverson
I feel that the current Student Senate is a very enjoyable atmosphere. And I would work to keep it this way.
I would best represent my constituents by listening to their needs and reacting to them, whether that is writing legislation or attending meetings for them, or volunteering. I will always be there for my constituents with an open mind.
Incumbent
Freshman in Spanish and pre-social welfare
Nunemaker (freshman/sophomore)
senator, member of
Men Can Stop Rape, Student Senate Student Rights Committee vice-chairwoman and member. Get Out the Vote student vote drive, Online Course Evaluations Subcommittee member, stood on Student Rules and Regulations Subcommittee, member of Delta Force Activist organization.
Having served the Freshman/Sophomore CLAS constituency diligently this year I intend to further issues specifically concerning freshman/sophomores, while continuing to work for the benefit of the entire student body. Because both senators and teachers should be held accountable, I am currently working on freshman representation and online course evaluations.
- Senate should strive to be more available to constituents, more active, and more culturally sensitive. Student Senate should not consist of resume builders; it should consist of agents of positive change.
Arthur Jones ★
Tausha Jackson
Freshman unde cided
Freshman in elementary education
Officer on Junior
Jubilee Café volunteer, University Affairs Committee attendee and active on floor in Templin Hall.
I can best represent my constituents by staying involved and never assuming what they want, but rather continuing to ask my constituents what they need. In order to be effective, I must reach beyond the groups and organizations that I am aware of now and listen and pay attention to those that are crying for help. It is not my views that need to be represented, but rather those without a voice.
Marynell Jones ★
I believe Student Senate needs students who are in touch with reality I believe that I bring a different perspective of that, which is necessary to maintain and improve the representative nature of Student Senate.
Officer on junior Greek Council; copresident on my floor; active in Campus Crusade; KU ambassador; member of Kappa Alpha Theta
I have lived in the dorms and understand the issues facing them, such as parking and safety. I also have discussed issues with students in every aspect of the freshman/sophomore constituent. I am open to discussion about all issues facing my area.
I plan to change Student Senate by bringing in a louder voice for freshmen and sophomores and helping their issues to be heard.
Molly Kocour ✔
Freshman in political science and communications
- Parliamentarian for Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, communications coordinator for SLAB, Student Senate lobbyist to Topeka central University Affairs committee meet
In order to ensure fair representation, I would assure that incoming freshman would be well-informed about their
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