12A = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN OPINION TUESDAY,APRIL 8,2003 KUnited Candidate Delta Force Candidate Lord Wads and the 12 Knights of the Crusade Candidate Independent Candidate Endorsed by the editorial board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11A OFF-CAMPUS 5 SEATS Jayme A. Aschemeyer junior in human biology and psychology Resident tant; Gamma; Young Assis- Delta KU Democrats; Kansas Legislative Intern; Monarch Watch Lab Assistant; Douglas County Hospice Program; Pre-Medicine Club; Webmaster-DG; EMT-B trained Being off campus for the past three years has given me perspective on the issues of my constituency from costs of living to transportation and parking as well as local government concerns. Approaching these topics knowingly and with an open mind will allow me to be an effective senator. I would initiate an out-of-state student caucus to specifically address those constituency concerns and spread general awareness of Student Senate on campus. Kit Brauer ✔ Junior in political science ran for student body vice-president with Delta Force last year two year student senator; University council member; service learning office co-director. I will work to continually improve the off-campus living resource center. I will use my experience as a senator and finance committee member to continuously stand up for the rights of students who are currently grossly under-represented. I would continue working to pass the reapportionment bill which I submitted during this year, attempting to implement proportional representation. Amanda Flott Jeanette Ehmke Junior in political science and American studies President of Students for Peace; co-director of Concerned Active and Aware Students of CCO; Student Rights Committee; Chair of Students on the Board of Regents task force; Executive board of Young Democrats; Alternative Spring Break site leader; Leadershape graduate; Commission on the Status of Women. I would best represent my constituents in several ways. First, I live off campus. I deal with landlords, tenant ordinances, cooking my own meals and cleaning up after myself. Additionally, I think the main issue I can represent my constituents on is the housing ordinance in Lawrence which allows only three nonrelated members to live together. It also provided the city the legal right to search properties in order to guarantee compliance. This is a violation of students' rights to privacy. I plan on working with the city to find a fair way to enforce the law. Senate needs to be more representative of the entire student body. I plan on assisting other senators with a reappointment plan. I also plan on making senate more welcoming to student groups by letting them know where we can help. Molly Hess ▲√ Junior in elementary/middle education Member of Student Union Activities for 3 years, currently vicepresident of adminis- tative affairs, SUA representative to the Hawk Nights committee for two years I have lived off campus for two years. Therefore, I have first-hand knowledge of landlord/tenant agreements, limited yellow parking spaces, and the responsibility of paying bills. I would represent off-campus students by voicing my knowledge about the things listed above. - I would like to make Senate a more welcoming place for students to come and voice their opinions to the committees. If elected, I will sit on the finance committee where I can bring new life to the current stagnant committee. Aaron Jacobs Aaron Jacobs Junior in political science and philosophy Incumbent I have been very involved at KU through my work within Student Senate working with countless organizations. I have also been involved in countless student/community organizations working toward a better University and Lawrence. I have lived off campus my three years at the University, paying my bills, working with landlords while learning what issues directly affect students who live on their own. Senate should directly represent the student body proportionally, while representing their constituency directly. Too often senators represent their own self-interests, instead of the University community. David Marker Sophomore in political science University Affairs committee , Finance Committee, Two year mentorship with Kit Braver, Disciple of the Tao of Steve I will only support policy that is in the best interest of the students. This includes fiscal responsibility in making sure that students' money is used in the most efficient way possible. I will work to keep our tuition at an affordable level. Pass a re-apportionment bill so that students are better represented. Hoang Nguyen ★ Patrick Quinn furior in cognitive psychology and biochemistry President of KU Chess Club. University Affairs Committee member, Pre-law Society member, Volunteer firefighter for Wakara火警 Fire Dept., LeaderShape attendee I would best represent off-campus students by working to establish a free on-campus bus route that stops by Memorial Stadium parking spaces, expand Park and Ride, decrease parking spaces restricted until 7:30 p.m. lobby to repeal restrictive housing ordinances, and continue to promote and expand the off-campus resource center. I would work to make Student Senate initiatives more visible and to make senators more accessible to students. Brooke Robinson ✔ Graduate student in law Traffic court attorney Alumni Relations Student/Faculty Lauren Salvini Committee member, Women in Law member, Sport and Entertainment Law Society member As a non-traditional graduate student, I am the best representative for off-campus students. I fully understand the trials, tribulations and concerns of KU's off-campus constituency. Furthermore, I have a moderate, level-headed view of how Senate should be conducted. I want to bring a positive, hard-working and non-patrician attitude to Senate and, if elected, I would be honored to serve the students of KU. I believe the Senate should be more connected to the student body. If the Senate would examine issues that are important to students, then those students would be more apt to learn and be informed about Senate. Sean Tucker Sean Tucker Sophomore in German and environmental science Congress-Bundestag US Ambassador Jubilee Cafe volunteer; Hixon fellow; Klianis Interna Working towards a 'greener KU'; more/better recycling (indoor/outdoor receptacles); energy conservation to reduce student fees; environmental correspondence with KU activists. tional. Tablet of Honor recipient. I want to incorporate outside opinions and ideas by working with other organizations and individual students. I would like to build an environmental committee to inform the campus of new recycling opportunities. NON-TRADITIONAL 4 3 SEATS Will Bohne ★ Melinda L. Bretthauer Junior in chemistry Junior in chemistry High school student council four years, vice president of graduating class, mother of "bouncy four-year-old boy" √ - I believe I am the only parent running for a nontraditional senate seat. I think it is important for the parent-students at KU to be represented by a parent-student! (The only way to represent one is to be one.) I have also commuted to school and understand marriage. I would foster a professional and responsible Student Senate Will Kubie ✔ Freshman in architectural engineering ■ K-Mart manager and construction coordinator for five years; lead youth groups; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints young single adult representative. I plan to create a forum through which my constituents can contact me directly, lend me their concerns, and then take those concerns to the senate. I will also make sure that the needs of those who do not "traditionally" attend KU are represented in every facet on the student government. I make the statement that I will endeavor to represent fairly, equally, and righteously throughout my term on student senate if elected. - Seeing as how I have no experience with Student Senate, I cannot answer that question directly. I will tell you this though. I will push to get bills processed quickly and efficiently, keep debates pertinent and to the point. Time is of the essence, especially as a student, and as a part of the perilous times that we exist in today. We cannot afford to waste it, and I work to make sure that the senate does not do so. Sam Pierron Paul L. Van Cleave ✩ Jayceess President, Board of Director, state district director. Have owned my own business worked as a traffic Junior in sociology GRADUATE coordinator for a large corporation with a multi-million dollar budget and supervisor positions both in corporate world and not-for-profit. Run for city council. Attend many of the non-traditional brown bag lunches with Laura Morgan, Non-traditional director. By talking with them to see what their concerns are and getting their opinion on ways to improve the University in ways that the Senate can accomplish. Supporting the current KUunited platform that can be worked in the coming year to accomplish their goals. To work toward a non-traditional scholarship fund for non-traditional students. To work with the other senators to show a united front and work for the good of the school and leave personal agendas behind. Roksana Alavi 10 SEATS Graduate student in philosophy Incumbent I have learned so much about the students' need and the best way to approach those issues. I think my experience as a senator would help in greatly in the coming year, if I am elected again. Some of the issues that I intend to be involved with are student safety, increase in Sexual Assault Prevention, and increase in budget for graduate student's travel money to attend conferences when presenting papers. Saymi Cruz ★ Ravi DeSilva ✔ Second-year graduate student in anthropology KU resident assistant, Oliver Hall Jan. 2002 May 2002 and Templin Hall Aug. 2002 present, KU Adams Challenge Course facilitator Aug. 2001-present, KU Graduate Students in Anthropology member I believe that I hold a unique perspective on the needs of KU students from undergraduates through graduate students because of my varied experiences at the University. This bridging can be very beneficial in accomplishing goals that benefit a holistic view of campus. My goal is not to change Student Senate. Rather, it is to accomplish positive changes through effective Senate actions. Amanda Harrington Incumbent Third-year graduate student in microbiology I have and will continue to make sure that the graduate student perspective is considered in the decision making process here at KU. This year, for example, I worked with the Parking Department to achieve some resolution to the need for parking for graduate student researchers during men's basketball games. This year as a Graduate Student Senator I have served as a member of the Graduate and Professional Affairs Committee, as a member of University Council and as a member of the Task Force Concerning Female Student Needs. I have also been a cofounding member and president of the KU Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology and an active participant in my Graduate Student Organization. I would like to see more diverse participation in Student Senate by using continued advertising about how to get involved. Belinda Hinojos ✔️ Graduate student in counseling psychology - Signa Lamda Gamma president and vice president. Delta Alpha membe two years, Hispanic American Leadership Organization board, created and co-hosted radio show on KJHK, Grad assistant in Office of Multicultural Affairs, coordinator of STEP program, graduate advisor for DPET, grad representative for CRREMS, president of Latino Graduate Student Association, president of Sigma Lamda Gamma Alumni Association. I would work hard to bring graduate concerns to the table. I understand that it is a large group, but I will do my best to work for and represent everyone. I would especially like to bring diversity and multicultural issues regarding grad school to people's attention. I would like to have the opportunity to work hard and try to unite all the senators in working together to represent the students as best as possible. Bob Hirth ✔ Graduate student in business Truman State Rugby Club treasurer, Graduate Business Council finance director, Big Brothers Big Sisters participant. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program participant, crew leader and trainer for various companies. I think I would best represent my constituents because as a J.D./M.B.A. student I understand that most graduate students have time commitments and responsibilities outside of their rigorous Polling locations Strong Hall Wescoe Hall Burge Union Kansas Union Mrs. E's Haworth Hall GSP Hall Oliver Hall Elections are tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Results will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Parlor Room of the Kansas Union and in Friday's The University Daily Kansan. I think the best way to improve Student Senate would be to increase student awareness of issues, thereby increasing student involvement and lowering apathy. class schedules. Graduate students have families and jobs and don't have the time or inclination to fight a system that doesn't work for them. I want to help streamline the system and make it easier to manage, so graduate students won't have to fight it. Bradley Hoff Shaylisa Hurte ✔ Third-year Ph.D. student in political science POLS 110 graduate teaching assistant; Political Science Graduate Student Association treasurer, chairwoman of the social committee, department's representative to Student Senate's Graduate Affairs Committee, member of the Campus Fee Review Committee, Panhellenic adviser for Zeta Tau Alpha. - I will listen to graduate student concerns and strive to defend resources such as professional journals and other research materials against cuts. As a member of GTAC, I support efforts to secure higher wages and benefits for GTAs and wish to explore a service that provides police screened escorts to students walking along on campus at night. I will work hard to ascertain and represent the diverse interests of graduate students at KU. ate Mentorship Awards Committee. Senate Library committee, Dean of Libraries search committee, Watson Reconfiguration Task Force, SLAB graduate representative; "lobbyist," accompany for KU Men's Glee Club, KC Concert Choir, KU women's choreal, GTA Slavic department, volunteer Kansas International Museum Toneka Graduate senator for three years, Graduate Ex. Vice Chair Gradu- Graduate student in Slavic Ph.D. program Incumbent Michael D. Johnson ▲ ✓ ■ I will continue to voice my opinion (and that of others when I am informed of concerns and problems) on committees on which I serve-especially by informing grad representatives through our meetings of the GPA. I welcome any input from other grads about issues that concern us. I am always reachable through e-mail or in my Wescoe office. As I wrote last year, "Silence can be deadly." I'm glad to see that the body will be more open to debate from now on. Too many times in past years votes were taken without hearing any opposing speeches. I think Senate needs to formulate "the big picture" — we must act for future constituents, not just ourselves. Hopefully, the animosity which exists between greeks and non-greeks will someday end! . Cornelius Minor ✔ Second-year graduate (M.A.) student in American studies Graduate Teaching Assistant American Studies/Sociology 110: The American People, Project Manager, Project on the History of Black Writing, Member Graduate Teaching Assistant Coalition (GTAC), Co-host VOICE ACTIVATED Community Talk Show-KJHK (90.7 FM) Lawrence, Co-Chairman American Studies Association of Graduate Students, Student Representative American Studies Faculty Steering Committee. Administrator Black Graduate Student Association CONTINUED ON PAGE 13A ---