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- Wednesday, February 17, 1999 Anderson, M "" Sean Brandon Anderson addresses the Association of A Students. Anderson is approaching his bid as a non-politic benators addre Jessica Lentini What makes me stand out as a candidate? It can be f summed up in a few words: / experience, motivation, dedication / a and enthusiasm. The main goal of / my candidacy is to bring more "stu- I dent" into Student Government. 1 This comes through more student \ JmA impact in decisions the senate \ makes. It can be accomplished through liberal arts town meetings \ before major decisions are made. One idea that stands out is to set up a senatorial listserv that students to post on. Hope to see you Feb. 18. J. Richards McCrae As a candidate for the senate, I am primarily concerned with three matters now before this university. These are student parking, academic forgiveness and campus security. The quick resolution of these matters will prove to be beneficial to the present student body. As a representative of the College of Liberal Arts, I will strive to ensure that the issues that most interest you are addressed and resolved meaningfully. Hydrick Harden I am an Honors freshman majoring in business administration, announcing my bid for a senate seat. I am an active member of the student body, particinofinrr in flroolr lifp Frodimon f^/ninni! FmorrriiiDf T ,aar\ pabiug v?i vvi? "?v, * t vuiiumu vuuiiv. li, unicigiug ers and Second Serving. I support better parking on campus, restructuring the advisement process and encouraging joint effort among campus organizations. We have 20 people saying they want to do something, but all we need is one person to actually do it. Sally Ann Ballentine If you want an experienced leader for engineering senate, Sally Ballentine might be the person for the job. Having been appointed to senate in November, I have a valuable edge over my opponents. My platform goals include implementing an "ENGR" parking sticker I for the gravel lot to ensure that all engineering students have a place to park. Secondly, I will push for a restaurant (equivalent to the Sidewalk Cafe at- the Humanities building) for the engineering building. Norm Jones Senate candidate Norm Jones heads into his final week of campaigning. I am a McNair Scholar and North Carolina native and bring years of experienced leadership on a state and national level. I consider diversity a major issue. I believe when we note this diversity as greatness rather than an excuse, we become a powerful democracy. Other issues I plan to address include a parking forgiveness policy, The Carolina Greeting, the Summit on Diversity, the USC Service Commission and campus safety. Melissa Fletcher Over the past two years, I have been actively involved as a leader at Carolina. Currently, I'm serving as assistant director of housing on Student Body President Kim Dickerson's Cabinet. I also helped with the SEC t i ELECT [unsey squar 11 Anderson Jl makes bid for VP What's happenin'? My name is Quenton Garrett I'm running for senator in the College of Criminal Justice. I've been a Minority Assistance Peer Program mentor, AAAS member, and am the social chair and IFC delegate for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. I will work on improving safety around campus, improving race relations and academic forgiveness. If elected, I will work hard and tackle these issues headfirst. I'm sure I can give the students in the College of Criminal Justice the voice they need and deserve in the student senate. Chris Ballou My name is Chris Ballou, and I am a candidate for one of the senate seats to represent the College of Math and Science. I have many assets that will be beneficial in representing your needs, as does every other candidate. Just know that there is no one who will work harder for you than I will. My friends and family know this, and I know that you will discover this if I am elect ed. Kristen Heatherly My name is Kristen Heatherly, and I am running for a senate position for the College of Science and Mathematics. I am a sophomore at the University of South Carolina, and I am a biology/pre-med major. I am from Spartanburg, S.C., and attended high school at Dorman High School, where I was very involved in the theater and also participated in the marching band colorguard. I hope to someday be a pediatrician, and I am looking forward to being on the Student Government if elected. Rebecca Payne My name is Rebecca Ann Payne, and I am a sophomore in the College of Science and Math and the Honors College. I am a double major in biology and political science and hope to one day attend the USC Law School. I am a member of Student Alumni Association, Alumni Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity and Alpha Chi Omega sorority. If elected to senate, I plan to represent to best interests of the students in fKo Pnllonrn nf Qninnnn ? 4- U wi uuciitc aiiu ividin. Please see a complete listing of senatorial candidates on page four. Voters will vote for senators in the college of their major. J> reshman Council co-adviser. These attributes may assure you want you to realize that I am the same kid who sits beside you in class, laughs with you at the bars, prays beside you at church, lends a help I've got. That is why I will represent i Rayford Photo Editor r t? j a j you, as one ot you. Brandon Anderifrican-American SOn for vice president; princeps civ:'an* itatis. oo nnnofifnonfo 00 WllOtltU^IltO P Student Government Conference and Safety Walk and coordinated SG's Homecoming entiy. One of my goal$ as a senator is to improve the Shuttlecock system. I'm presently working on a proposal to make this service more convenient to students. Sara Mareno Tam running for senate in the ColI lege of Liberal Arts to make im-Lprovements to benefit all students. I've already become involved with student life on campus here on campus through leadership programs, religion, Honors Council and Greek Life. Although well-versed on many aspects of campus, I realize there is much more out there. 1 am ready to work hard for you and would appreciate your vote. Brandon Anderson, and it is my goal to represent each and every student here at the University of ./ South Carolina as the Student Government vice president. As many of you know, it is not my intent to serve you as a politician, but as a fellow student who is looking for an easier, safer and more enjoyable stay here at school. I'm not trying to change the world in a land of unkept promises. But, as I t ,s nave guaranteed Deiore, it i can t ao isomething to help you out, I know someone who can. I believe this university is in dire need of a more positive, energetic, approachable and accessible SG. I can bring this. And why not? I have the experience. I served as a Freshman Council member. I was the cineMjjHM matic arts commissioner in Carolina Productions last year as well as the acting parliamentarian for Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. I currently serve on the SG Executive Cabinet as the BON If 99 e off for ?? *11 PI \ .. ;... *; >::*\%4?^jjjjiMM I S _\L iQQtieftfr"* SV?X miiSh^ James Munsey hangs a campaign p< vote from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Thursday. Munsey se I, James Munsey, am running for t ident. Not only do I have a wealth of k rience, I have realistic goals and pract taining them. My first plan is to increase safety < rounding areas. There should be more 1 in security patrols and escort services, a inars. These can be best accomplish senate Safety Committee to work dire of Trustees and faculty senate to imp want to start a student "Campus Wat< students will look out for their fellow s Another major platform in my cam technology at USC. I plans to utilize tl gy fee by upgrading the CMS e-mail sofl based e-mail program. This is possible Clardy work: Timothy Clardy, candidate for treasurer. First, let me ^p|f say that I would not be running for this office if I did JpiisPL not feel that I am ^ l'fi d can^^ate ^or _ __ v spent two years on CLAKPY the Senate Finance Committee learning the complex fee system of this university and spent much time revising the codes to benefit the students. I am currently the chairperson of that Fordham to 1 Elizabeth Fordjgiigham, candidate jjP ^or treasurer. I am JE. Jjk the candidate of jkj choice for student jMHp j||| body treasurer. It Jmy is time for change, jjfP a chance for all orrrQni7QfiAne tn coo . " guiu^ukiuuo i/W occ ^ * */ where their monFflRHIIAM ey is 8oin8' un" FOKPHAM derstand where it is going and, more importantly, be satisfied with where it is going. Through my integrity and willingness to listen, I intend to achieve not only my goals, but yours as well. I want to work with each indiCandid j to tackl Crime has been the most popular major campaign issue. by Clayton Kale Assistant News Editor Crime against USC students and crime near campus is a major issue in this year's Student Government elections. There have been four gun-related incidents near campus since January. A shooting at Club Mercedes on Jan. 3 was the first of those. Two students were robbed the week of Jan. 11 near Capstone House, and another student had his car stolen at gunpoint Jan. 22. More recently, a student was severely beaten on Greene Street while walking back to campus. Student body presidential candidates have all considered crime prevention and campus safety as major platform goals. "[Campus safety] is my No. 1 issue," presidential candidate Malik Husser said. 1 vice pre ft?\l ifl I y'j^K : -K - ^B - V* K - ' ^B ^^B M^B^^i-PBlk:^ m niiniiiTir J?| BHHm mm |giiifewpw? mm ^H|ra^ragBf mm jster. Candidates had several rules to t goals for he office of vice pres- bids from compan nowledge and expe- ing with Compute ical solutions for at- est option." TTrtnrt ?n campus and sur- tem This would ighting, an mcrease ^ t0 ,he dor nd self-defense sem- the ni ht ln addi| ed by appointing a - , , ii uL .i. tj j are aware 01 and ctly with the Board , c . * i t that are made, irove safety. Also, I "c; ;h" system in which political tudents. Carolina EPSCol ipaign is to improve serve as the direc le student technolo- ty affairs on the 1 tware to a Windows- I previously serv by "getting contract elected treasurer ing to increas committee. As the motto for my campaign, "Vote for experience," states, I iinll V\*?inrr fkic nvnAinnnnA fn fUn win U11115 Lino cApci icatc tu tiic unite of student body treasurer to help students with any financial matters considering the student activity fee. Among my accomplishments, I have authored or co-authored all finance legislation for the past two years. I have revised the codes tremendously to protect worthy organizations from budget cuts by prioritizing funding based on the value of programs. But we still need more money for student organizations! I am currently working on a proposal to increase funds for student organizations without raising fees. iqvo nriori dnn i-u V UV\J vidual organization to ensure that they are receiving the proper amount of money for their programs. Significant budget cuts are not the answer. I am proposing to continue holding Round Tables for organizations and encouraging coprogramming between larger and smaller organizations. In the past, there has been tension between you, the constituents, and the executive members of Student Government. If I am elected, then you will expect certain duties from me. An open door policy will allow each orga nization to see where their money is going as well as where they can obtain extra funds. It also gives you the opportunity to "check up" on me. ites hav e campi Husser said, that if elected, he will increase the number of call boxes in highly traveled areas of campus. TT 1 t t _ i _ X _ _ J J nusser also said ne wanes 10 aaa more and brighter lights around campus. "I also would like to hire more officers to patrol campus by foot, by bike and by car," Husser said. Presidential candidate Sumeet Shah said he would like to implement a 24hour escort service with the help of the Columbia Police Department and the USC Police Department. Shah said he also hopes to hire fulltime security in garages and put in security cameras there. Shah said the university should pay for these safety measures. "I don't think we should have to raise fees ... the university should handle it," he said. Shah said academic forgiveness and campus safety are his top platform issues. Student Body Vice President and presidential candidate Chris Dorsel said campus safety and academics are the biggest issues in his race. 1 Page 5 sidency r 7?! for the USC Fraternity Council. se funding Beyond my financial role, I want to publish student evaluations of professors on the Web at the end of each semester. Students should have the opportunity to research which professors will best satisfy their learning needs. I am also working with the administra tion on renovating the basketball courts beside Woodrow apartments. I will also guarantee that Student Government continue to fund worthy programs such as the soon-coming Safe Ride. If experience matters to yQu, please consider Timothy Clardy for the office of student body treasurer. ir. rhanw ? I am the candidate with new ideas and innovative ways for all students to benefit from their money. My platform is capable of facilitating students through the most efficient way of obtaining your funds, investing in the Student Advantage Card, which will enable you to receive discounts in the Columbia area, as well as in my efforts to work with Marriott Dining Services to reduce meal prices. In short, these are goals I intend to accomi plish. We need an upstanding and competent candidate. I am personal be, available and, most importantly, the candidate you need. I urge you to vote Thursday. Think green. Think money ... and vote Fordham. e ideas is crime Dorsel said he hopes to implement a "safety runway" that will provide a "safe-lit walkway from the Coliseum to Capstone." The runway will be a trail of existing walkways connected by bright light ing and heavily patrolled by police, according to Dorsel. He also said potential hiding places for muggers will be removed. Dorsel said he also plans to add phones around campus and near call boxes, "so students who don't want to walk by themselves can call a friend to walk with them." He said he will finish the Safe Ride program "so students can have a safe, sober ride back from Five Points." Dorsel said, that if elected, he hopes to implement a shuttle system to go from basketball games. "We need a safer institution," Shah said. "Students need to know they are safe day or night going to class or to the library. "If we increase safety on campus, the amount of crime should decrease." Sean Rayford I'lioln l-ditor follow for campaigning. Students can university ies such as Eudora and Pegasus and workr Services to determine the best and quick, I wants to expand the Shuttlecock sysinclude adding routes, such as from the ms, and extending the services late into ion, I want to make sure that the students will have a say in any parking changes I science sophomore, work for the South I office as a network administrator, and tor of technology and director of fraterniStudent Government Executive Cabinet. pH nn FVpeVimon Prninpil T'nlcn am f-Vio