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NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FRESHMEN ELECTIONS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007
Catching up with Student Senate candidates
Today is the last day freshmen can vote for Student Senate representatives. Voting began Tuesday and will conclude today at 4 p.m. To vote, go to www.ku.edu/computing/election. The twenty-four freshmen running for Student Senate are listed below. Each candidate was asked to submit a brief biography. Winners will be announced tonight at 6 p.m. in the Centennial Room in the Kansas Union.
BY ERIN SOMMER
esommer@kansan.com
AUBREY ARNDT
Hometown:Dodge City Major: Pre-Business
I want to be in Student Senate because in high school I was in
Student Council and I really enjoyed all the things involved with being a part of that organization. I want to be a part of voicing students' opinions that will
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make the University a better place. I hope to make a difference at KU throughout my years on Student Senate.
JOANNE BAUER
Hometown: Leawood Major: Chemical Engineering
Major: Chemical Engineering Involvement in the core of my setting has always been impor-
am to me. KC's size and diverse student body will demand a Student Senate that is sensitive to a wide array of issues. My background in debate and
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forensics has given me procedural experience and appreciation for vital, informed, and balanced dialogue.
DAN BENTLEY
Hometown: Lawrence
Major: Aerospace Engineering
I would like to be Senator because
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student fees are reaching unaffordable levels. As Senator, I will work
o decrease student fees. All students pay for the rec center and the bus regardless if they use it or not. I believe students should have a choice as to what campus "luxuries" they p
DOUG BRADY Did not respond
DREW CARLSON
Hometown: Edina, Minn.
Major: Pre-Journalism
I've had experience in leadership and politics. I learned
from professionals about what it takes to become a leader and have received advice from Minnesota Senators while working at the state capital. As part of the class of 2011 it is my goal to meet a lot of people. Coming from a smaller high school I'm looking forward to learning about our diverse campus. I would like to improve myself in college. Like you, I am currently in the process of adjusting to a new environment. College is going to be the best four years of our lives if we all put into it as much as we can. With your help and your vote I will be your voice in the crowd and we'll show KU what the class of 2011 is made of.
KATY CLAGETT
Hometown: Colorado Springs Colo.
Majors: Spanish and Business
I have always been involved in
student government because I feel it is the only way I can truly make a difference within my school. I want to make changes that benefit everyone at KU and make the
ALEX EARLES
college experience as good as possible, whether that means bringing in great entertainment such as speakers or bands or simply working to make KU wireless. I know I would do an amazing job with Student Senate because of my leadership skills and desire to improve our school, and hope to be given the opportunity to do so!
Hometown: Salina
After serving on and leading several committees in school, communi-
Major: Political Science
y and across the state,
I learned that one person's
ideas can truly make an impact
to influence change and you
can have a blast while doing it.
Student Senate is
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where I can influence change to voice my opinions and the opinions of others. If elected I will speak up for wireless Internet in the dorms, improved parking across campus, and any other concerns people bring to me.
TYLER ENDERS
I have always yearned to accurately represent the class to which I belong.
Hometown: Leawood Major: Pre-Business
I believe I have a unique quality, which allows me to connect with a vast majority of my peers and therefore best represent them. I desire not only to be a freshman
representative, but also to be a Greek voice in student senate.
EVAN EPPERSON
Evan Epperson reads the writing on the wall—not the chalk on
Major: History and Political Science;
Minor in Chinese
the pavement. I know what is important to you: money, fun with friends, and your future (you give it consideration once in a while). As Senator of your freshman
Epperson
class, I'll ensure all of your favorite clubs and activities get the support they need. I'll see to it that your investment in this university is not wasted, and that we in Student Government can return as much as possible to you (in monetary form or otherwise).
TRAVIS EVERETT
Hometown: Lawrence
Major: Biology and English
The word Senate conjures up images of old, conservative, white
then deciding things for the upper crust of society. I want to completely reverse what KU freshman think of a "Senate." I want to work towards objectives, that
mean something to freshman, i.e. things they'll use daily.
ANDY HAVERKAMP
Everett
As a fellow student, I really want our opinions and ideas to be heard and implemented across
Major: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. Pre-Med
campus - and I can only do that by being elected into Senate! There are several great projects that I want to help undertake: additional parking options
more recycling bins along Jayhawk Boulevard, and wireless Internet access in the residence halls.
KIRSTIE FINE
Haverkamp
Hometown: Williamsburg
Major Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations
Serving as one of the five freshman senators is a position I would be eager and excited to receive. I would listen to every freshman's concerns that need to be approached to better KU. If I am elected to Senate, I am going to address such issues as change machines and wireless internet in the residence halls.
Fine
DUSTIN JACOBSEN Did not respond
LIBBY JOHNSON
Hometown: Lawrence Major: Undecided
I am running for Student Senate because I want to contribute to the process that makes this University an
even better place for students. Each student deserves to get what he or she wants out of their college experience. I want to ensure that the Class of 2011 has more opportunities, better education, and more fun. I will be a good representative for all of the diverse voices that make up the freshman class. My experience in this type of setting, in politics and in leadership will help me to better fulfill the goals of the Class of 2011.
Johnson
MATT LAMBERT
Hometown: Stillwell Major: Undecided
pus and important decisions at KU. I hope to accomplish quiet a few things that will benefit the student body, such as getting wireless internet at the residence halls, and
I decided to run for Student Senate because I want to be involved on cam-
negotiating with professors and officials to lower textbook costs for students.
JONATHAN NEHRING
Hometown: LeRoy
Major: Biomechanical Engineering
Major: Biomechanical Engineering While not leaving the on-campus students behind, I would like to make the University more aware of those students living off campus. A way of enabling this is to bring equal privileges that are
normally given to on-campus freshman only, to all freshmen. Also, my goal is to make this transition year the smoothest and most enjoyable by creating activities that cause us
to meet each other and help freshmen through the first year!
MICHAEL ROCKFORD
Hometown: Gladstone, Mo.
Major: Pre-secondary History
Education and Psychology
I want to be in Student Senate because I want to make a difference here
Rockford
at KU. Students need a voice to make a change, and if elected to the Student Senate, be that voice for the Freshman class. This is our KU, and we deserve a strong voice in it.
ALISANDLER
Hometown: St. Louis Major: Film
Being on Student Senate would give me the opportunity to make
the University of Kansas a better place for students. I want to be able to propose beneficial ideas, as well as fight against unnecessary changes. I will take side in being able
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to represent students who are too quiet to make their voices heard.
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Major: Human Bioloev
KYLE SAVAGE
I would like to be a part of Student Senate because I would like to help represent the class of 2011. I'm a man of few words, but will listen to anyone about anything and do my best to try and get their voices heard.
Hometown: Lawrence
Major: Egyptology and Women's Studies
JEFF STANDING
If elected to Student Senate I would release all giraffes from the
also institute a campus-wide surfing/wakeboarding holiday. Furthermore, as a Student Senator I would make sure to be the virtuous mephegan of the
Standing
people, and make sure their voices are heard in the general assembly.
Hometown: Goodland Major: International Business
MICHAEL WADE SMITH
As a freshman student I would represent aswhole the voice of the Class of 2011:
leadership position that I am a voice for other students on campus. I want to be that voice, so we can all work to better our campus, our community, and the experience
Smith
of KU Jayhawk! Visit www.mindrawhade-smith.com for campaign information.
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