THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
NEWS
3A
CAMPUS
Freshmen campaign for open Student Senate spots
Voting for freshman Student Senate positions opens at 6 a.m. today and runs until 10 p.m. Voting will continue again tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Freshmen can vote online by following a link from the University's homepage. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. There are 17 candidates running for five open positions.
Below is information contributed by the candidates.
CHRISTINA BEYNON
Hometown:Dallas Major: Undecided
Christina was involved in student government all through high
school and she held an executive position her senior year. She attended a national leadership camp in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as well as a conference
in Emporia. Christina's positive attitude and open ear will make her a great student government official.
GABE BLISS
Hometown: Olathe
Major: Civil engineering I'm Christian-raised from Olathe and a sibling of three. 1
have been a varsity team captain,student government member and a volunteer. I am a part of the National Honor Society and
also the International Honor Society.
As a senator I hope promote
multiculturalism and equality on campus.
NOOPUR GOEL
Hometown: Overland Park Major: Journalism. Presumed
I am a graduate of the Valley High School and am currently
vice president,
a member of
the ultimate
Frisbee team
and a dancer at
Naratan Dance
Academy,
I am running for
freshman representative because I wish to represent the opinions of all those in the freshman class.
BRITON HECK
Hometown: Overland Park Major: Undecided
Graduate of Blue Valley North High School where I ran cross
country played guitar in the jazz band, I have interacted with many different groups of people. I am pledging Phi Delta Theta.
where I live. I am also an Eagle Scout, which taught me about leadership, discipline, loyalty and hard work. I am on the University Affairs committee where I serve on the Multi-Cultural Education Fund.
tive Decisions. Often we had to
TAYLOR KLAUBER
Hometown: Evanston, Ill.
Major: Undecided
I was born in Lawrence, moved to Irvine, Calif., and now my bed is in Evanston, Ill. At each school I attended I was involved in many clubs. Most recently I was secretary of Students Against Destruc-
talk to the faculty to decide where funds would go and speak to fellow classmates. I am positive I can excel as one of your student
cause of my social, financial and public speaking skills.
MICHAEL LAVERTY
Hometown: Manassas, Va.
Major: Political science
I was born in Kansas City while my family was living out here, but
around the world as an Army brat. I want to both help my fellow Oliver Residents by representing them in
the student Senate and gain experience in college politics.
Hometown: Omaha, Neb.
Major: Microbiology
CHRISTINE LEE
Christine is a freshman candidate who is in Alpha Chi Omega and also a member of the KU Blood Drive Committee and PreMed Club. She is a team player but can easily lead a group. She is high-spirited and energetic. She would love to be one of your student senators.
JOSHUA MAY
Major: Political science
law club. He has worked on two congressional campaigns. If elected, Joshua will be an effective advocate for KU freshmen.
Joshua May is running to protect the rights of KU students just like he did in high school where he served as president of his school's
ADAM MIKLOS
I am running for Student Senate to let the voice of the freshman
Hometown: Hutchinson Major: Political science
class be heard.
I fully intend to represent my class and protect the rights that previous freshmen have enjoyed. I will bring to the
senate four years of participation in debate and forensics, the ability to handle numbers after being the financial chair for my high school Young Democrats Club, and an unmatched skill in duels. I am somehow related to Aaron Burr and have been to Mexico, which means I have more foreign policy experience than Sarah Palin. With your help I would love to be your freshman senator.
CHASE NEILL
ALEX RIPPBERGER
Hometown: Green Forest, Ark.
Major: Pre-med/Biochemistry
With an extensive history of political involvement, I believe my
than qualified for this honor. Having served the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate multiple times, being an Eagle
Scout, and aiding in a campaign for the Arkansas Attorney General position, my experience is entirely professional.
Majors: Biology and political science
Hometown: Olathe
In high school I strove to be a student leader. I served on stu-
ident council is an executive board member and treasurer, and as president of debate and forensics for two years. I listened to
the student body and instead of making promises; I acted on their words while I was in office.
JAVON SHACKELFORD
Majors: Finance and French
I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to be the next
freshman student senator. If elected I promise to serve to the best of my ability and serve as a catalyst for change and efficiency. I
will also make sure that the freshman class voice is heard. If at any time you have questions, or concerns please don't hesitate to stop me.
KILEY SHEEHY
Hometown: Rochester, Mich.
Major: Pre-pharmacy
I was born in Kansas City, Kan. on March 15.,1991.I've lived in
lina, Georgia,
Texas, Kansas,
Washington,
Washington,
D.C., and
Michigan, I
attended Thomas
Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and love with all my heart the Kansas Jayhawks! I enjoy cake decorating and long walks on the beach.
MATTHEW C. SILER
Hometown: Overland Park
Major: Undecided
Lattended Blue Valley Northwest High School, where 1 wrestled, and football.
played football and threw javelin. I am an Eagle Scout. I am running for Student Senate because I have excellent leadership
capabilities and a work ethic that will allow me to complete the tasks and responsibilities that I am assigned.
REBECCA STOUT
Major: Cognitive psychology I want to represent the class of 2013 by serving on Student Senate! I was student council president senior year, and served on student council all through high school, so I am very famil-
iar with student government and the way it works. I'm super fun, friendly and would greatly appreciate your vote! Have no doubt, vote for Stout!
Kenneth Betz and Morgan Rainey are also running for a freshman senator position but were unable to provide information for this story.
Compiled by Alex Garrison
POLITICS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Obama speaks to labor unions
CINCINNATI — President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security "all bear the union label," as he appealed to organized labor to help him win the health care fight in Congress.
"It was labor that helped build the largest middle class in history. So, even if you're not a union member, every American owes something to America's labor movement," said Obama, whose run for the presidency was energized in no small part by unions.
Obama asserted that "our recovery plan is working," but repeated that he won't be satisfied until jobs are much more plentiful.
Shortly after taking the oath, Obama confronted a rapidly deteriorating economy, a clogged credit system, failing or ailing banks and a shaky stock market. He used his speech here to tick off a host of steps the administration
has taken to steady the economy, and he made a special pitch for the health care overhaul he has pushed.
"We have never been this close," Obama said. "We have never had this broad an agreement on what needs to be done" He accused vested interests of trying to thwart it. Some union-circulated posters held up by audience members proclaimed, "Health Care Cant Wait."
For their part, some elements within the labor movement have indicated frustration with Obama, who traveled to Cincinnati to speak to a state AFL-CIO gathering, because some key items such as legislation making it easier for people to join unions has languished in Congress. To vigorous cheers, Obama made a pitch for the bill in his speech. He also noted that the first bill he signed into law was one guaranteeing equal pay for equal work.
Obama spent a good deal of his time extolling the virtues of the union movement.
"We remember that the rights and benefits we enjoy today were not simply handed out to America's working men and women. They had to be won," he said.
At one point before Obama spoke, some in the crowd broke into chants of "Fired up" and "Ready to Go."
Obama closed with a story about how that phrase became one of his campaign slogans, and appealed to the assembled union rank and file to for help. "Your voice can change the world. Your voice can get health care passed. Your voice will make sure the American worker is protected. You can build America. I need your help," Obama said as the audience broke into more chants.
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis accompanied Obama to Ohio, and the pair appeared in front of a large American flag, nine smaller ones and red, white and blue bunting.
Capt, Schuyler Bailey, KU Public Safety Office spokesman, said his department would give campus safety tips and would highlight resources available to students.
In the most recent Lawrence attack, a 19-year-old KU student was raped by a man who entered her home with a handgun.
"This is a reminder, 'Hey guys it's the beginning of the semester, you're back. We want you to have a good time, but at the same time we want you to be safe," Bailey said.
- Edited by Nick Gerik
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Use Jaywalk services by calling 785-864-3222. Jaywalk is available from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday through Thursday during fall and spring semesters.
SAFETY (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
of the attacks occurred on either campus.
Get someone to drive you:
Use the SafeRide services by calling 785-864-7233(SAFE).
SafeRide is available from 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. each night during fall and spring semesters. It's free.
Here are a few personal safety tips, courtesy of the KU Public Safety Office. More information and tips can be found at www. ku.edu/~kucops/.
Find an emergency phone:
Blue emergency phones are located throughout campus and are available to report emergencies to campus police.
Phone locations are available
HOW TO STAY SAFE ON CAMPUS
WASHINGTON Senator pushes forward
When at a bar or party, do not take an opened or poured beverage from a stranger, and never drink from an unattended beverage. If you are using an ATM or phone, always be aware of your surroundings. Reduce the time you are standing at a locked door by having your keys ready before you get there. Keep your purse or backpack close to your body with a tight grip.
Associated Press
new health care plan WASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus pushed a new health care plan including an industry fee to help pay for covering the uninsured as President Barack Obama said insurance companies must share accountability for the troubled system.
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