NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008
STUDENT SENATE (CONTINUED FROM 7A)
**Marcus Kirby**
**Year:** Senior
**Hometown:** Olathe
**Major:** Political Science
**Coalition:** Students of Liberty
**Biography:** I'm broke; quit wasting
my money. Use the funds in the Endowment to pay for athletics, no more student fees for athletics. Promote a culture outside of sports and alcohol; bring better and more
Kirby
diverse speakers, promote the local music and art scene. Quit running KU as a business, it suppresses innovation and creativity.
Ryan Lawler
**Year:** Junior
**Hometown:** Bolingbrook, Ill.
**Major:** Political Science and History
**Coalition:** United Students
**Biography:** As a current senator, I
have seen how much Senate's work affects the student body. I'm hoping to continue serving because of the opportunities Senate offers to help out on campus, but more importantly to con behalf of the stude
Lawler
importantly to continue working on behalf of the students.
George Lewis
Year: Junior
Hometown: Prairie Village
Major: History and Political Science
Coalition:
United Students
Biography: I want a seat on Senate because I believe that it
is important for there to be a Senate that can be non-partisan and make responsible choices for the betterment of the University of Kansas.
Michael Lurtz
Lewis
Near School
Hometown: Olathe
Coalition: ConnectKU
Biography: I am running because
I want to get involved with what goes on at KU, and it's a great way to become more aware of how to improve KU and get a few words in on what you'd like to see. It's also a fun way to resting people.
Lurtz
also a fun way to meet nice and interesting people
Nathan Mack
Year: Junior
Hometown:
Lawrence
Major: Linguistics and Russian
Coalition: ConnectKU
Mack
Sonia Marcinkowski
Hometown: Blue Springs, Mo.
Major: History, Environmental Studies, Anthropology
Coalition: ConnectKU
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biography. I would like to increase Senate transparency and accountability. As the Vice Finance Committee Chair and Student Environmental Advisor Chair
Sara Mednansky
I have worked to make Senate more fiscally responsible and environmentally friendly.
Marcinkowski
Hometown: Wichita
Major: Biochemistry and Political
Coalition: ConnectKU
Biography:
I would like to encourage greater account- ability of Senate to those who we are elected to represent. I
Mednansky
also want to help make sure that the needs of my constituency are met to the best of my ability.
Noel Montelongo
Year: Junior
Hometown:Dodge City
Major: Biology
Coalition:United Students
Biography:
Biography.
I'm running for Student Senate because I want to be able to have a say in what KU does with my money and I want to help voice what juniors and
seniors want from KU. Student Senate is a big deal and I want students to know that they can make a difference.
Montelongo
Alison N. Owens
Hometown: Hugoton
Hometown High
Major: Spanish
Coalition:
United Students
Biography:
Student Senate
is not only for
those who know
all about politics,
but also for
those who simply
care about
the benefits and
designs of the
running for Student Senator. With a balance of the afore mentioned characteristics, I would be an asset to KU Student Senate. Every voice deserves to be heard!
Owens
Washington Patton
Year: Junior
Hometown: Olathe
Major: Communications
Coalition: United Students
Biography: I have been a senator since my freshman year and believe that I have helped bring a lot of change to Senate and the University.
I am running to continue to bring much needed change to Senate and continue to represent the voice of all students.
England Porter
Hometown: Independence Honor: Environmental Science
desires of the students; hence, I am
Coalition: ConnectKU
Biography: I want to ensure that KU stays one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, while being a model University for
Porter
green and sustainable landscaping and building practices. I want students to know that they can have a voice at KU and can make an impact on this University.
Aly Rodee
Year: Junior
Year: Junior
Hometown: Wichita
Major: Communication Studies and Leadership Studies
Coalition: United Students
Biography: Being a part of Senate has been a rewarding experience. I am running again because I hope to continue on my work in Senate and assisting student organizations on campus.
Scott Rosell
Year: Junior
Major: History of Art
Coalition:
United Students
Biography: I am excited for this opportunity to
Rosell
Schnepper
join the Student Senate. I will work hard for the college and my fellow students to better our education and University experience. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
Siler
for my favorite initiative, hate crime prevention. In coordination with the Multicultural Resource Center, we are creating a fall talent show to fund a hate crime prevention week in the spring. I'm bringing Schnepper back!
Max Schnepper
No siler
Coalition:
United Students
Did not respond
Hometown: Glencoe, III.
Katie Wiley
Year: Junior
Hometown:
Leawood
Major: Chemistry
Coalition: Grayson
Major: Philosophy and Sociology
Coalition: ConnectKU
Biography:
As past vice president of Alpha Epsilon Pi, I'm already working hard
Biography I hope to be elected so I can continue keeping the Senate accountable, to support actions that uphold the quality of life of the students, the quality of the environment at the University, and maintain responsible KU policies that directly affect students. I will continue to be an active member of Student Senate who stands up for significant issues that affect the student body positively, and speak in the best of my abilities in the students' interest.
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Biography: Having been an Alternative Breaks and Center for Community Outreach coordinator, I understand how important service is to the University and all the positive change it can affect. In serving as a senator, I hope to utilize my solid understanding of what student groups need to continue to improve KU.
United Students
Alison Zeigler Year: Junior
Year: Junior
Hometown: Los
Baños, Philip-
pines
Major: Economics,
International
Studies and
Spanish
Coalition:
PHARMACY (2 SEATS)
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Shawn Giess
Year: Graduate student
Giess
Hometown:
Ransom
Major: Pharmacy
Coalition:
United Students
Biography: As a student senator this past year,
I have really enjoyed discov-
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ening the inner workings of the University. This experience would prove invaluable if I am re-elected. The most important characteristic of a student senator should be the willingness to cross coalition lines in order to best serve their constituency.
Real: Senior
Hometown: Wichita
Major: Pharmacy
Coalition: Independent
Biography: I'm the only man for the job.
Mazur
Laura A. Mazur
Year: Junior/3P
Hometown: Wichita
Major: Pharmacy Practice
Coalition: ConnectKU
What students are thinking is how effective Student Senate actually is, and where campus fees are allocated. KU Connect has quite a few definitive
changes for KU that I think are very practical and feasible with proper leadership and support; I would like to contribute to that team.
SOCIAL WELFARE (2 SEATS)
No candidates are currently running for these seats.
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