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SG Election Special Four candidates square off for vice presidency There are some major problems fac ing the student body here at USC. The first major problem that I see here at the university is crime. I have had my wallet stolen, ani one of my good friends has been robbed at gunpoint. The simple truth is that we have a crime problem here at the university, DlXON If elected vice president, I will work with the administration to continue to install passive security measures like better lighting and call boxes. I will work to make the USC Police Department a more visible deterrent to crime. I will also work to convince the Columbia Police Department to patrol and increase its presence here on cam pus. Secondly, I will work with Computer Services and the faculty of USC to see teacher syllabuses posted online. I feel as if this will be an incredibly powerful tool for the stu dents in making class selections. Finally, I will work to make the Student Government here at USC more accessible to students. If elected, I will visit at least one student organization every week in order to determine what the students want their officials to work on. I will have an open-door policy so those students can come to me and tell me what they want. I will empower the students of USC so that they can, in turn, empower me. Together, we will speak with one collective voice and pro mote positive change here at USC. Democratic government and its peo ple demand that the leaders be re sponsive to their beliefs and their concerns. This idea is the funda mental reason as to why elections are crit ical to the survival of democracy, even at the university,level. Agovemment es tablished by the students not only pro vides the opportunity for us to leam about qorey FORD democracy, but it also allows the students to have a body which represents them. Representing the students requires strong, fair leader ship. The vice president of the student body must exem plify motivational leadership that will bring about needed reforms to Carolina. As your vice president, I will lead the senate to strive toward improving the quality of life on campus, promot ing academics and diversity, and increasing campus safety. Student Government must initiate a dialogue with the Din ing Services committee to allow bonus bucks to be accept ed at selective stores on campus. Our advisement process needs expansion by having full time employees who counsel students on career paths. Al so, SG should promote more activities sponsored by Mul ticultural Affairs. And finally, it is imperative that the USC Police Department patrol more on campus to protect the students. However, with limited resources and low salaries, the department needs more funds. So a fund-raising sys tem must be set up, I hope with matching funds from the government, to increase their salaries and resources. Leadership simply is service. So join me in following the lead of the students and making the positive difference that can reform USC. My platform concerns the whole student body and how to make each experience at USC the most enjoyable, safe, supportive and educa tionally diverse time of a student's life. The administration should be account able to students concerning their deci sions, whether concerning what food ser vices are provided, which professors should receive tenure or what we should name or rename the structures that are part of this univer sity. We the students should have a strong say in all matters. We should be safe. The USC Police Department should have a significant presence, walking as well as riding at the times and places most susceptible to criminal activity. If po lice activity increased with the possibilities for criminal ac tivity, especially at night on campus, the crime rate would decline. The student should feel supported at all times. A 24 hour hotline should be available to students to aid in the mental and emotional well-being of all students. I will work to institute such a line for us. Parking is atrocious. A justification of meters, laughable parking stickers and even parking tickets are owed us, along with parking reform, change and more adequate parking on campus. This has been a persistent and consistent problem at the university, and it's time for students and administra tors to rectify it permanently through cooperation and with new leadership. The library should be open 24 hours a day, at least five days a week. Many major universities have li braries that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Investigating and researching their methods will give us the blueprint to implement such a plan. The student is what makes this university great. To make USC even greater, we must put students first in 2000. I, Tom Winslow, of sound mind and body, do solemnly swear to do the job of vice president as a representative of every student at USC. It is not my intent to serve you as a politician, but as a fellow student. Safety is a topic that needs to be ad dressed further. I propose that we have USC police officers in centralized loca- TOM WlNSLOW tions on campus. Another proposition is to have a shuttle running from Five Points to residence halls from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. for the safety of the USC com munity. Students need to stay informed!!! In order to be involved with the USC community, there needs to be a way to stay in communication with the school. The Student Govern ment office should be a resource for students to become more involved. My involvement at USC is obvious: classes, work at the National Advocacy Center, president of Carolina for Kids, vice president and co-founder of Spring Board, Greek life, Homecoming Commission, SHARE and Community Ser vice Leadership team, to name a few. As a student, my lead ership and service are evident. The reason for attending any academic institution, such as the prestigious University of South Carolina, is to learn. USC has made great strides to become a member of the elite Association of American Universities. However, the fac ulty cannot accomplish this goal without the assistance of every student on this campus. It is time to vote for the candidate you believe will accomplish this goal. Vote online! Here's how: ©^ From any computer, enter the VIP Web page using your student ID and PIN number. Click the “personal” tab, then the “SG elections” tab to vote for senate candidates from your school and for executive candidates. To cast a write-in vote, go to the SG office on the first floor of the Russell House. Voting begins at 9 a.m. today and ends at 5 p.m. Thursday. Look for complete SG election results in Friday’s issue of Zhc (Smtcock. Senate from page 3A garages and much more. I guarantee I will work hard to uphold this office. • Austin Brown Hey! I’m Austin, and I’m running for senate from the College of Liberal Arts. I am a junior govern ment major going into law school after college, and I’m the current senate parliamentarian. If elected, I would keep the growth of campus organizations and Greek life going. Thanks for your support! • Natalie Chambers Even though this is an incredible university with wonderful students and faculty, some issues still need addressing. With experience in Student Government, I am confident about tackling these issues. As sena tor, I will focus on a safer campus, extended library hours and any suggestions brought my way. Vote Natalie! • Christina Cleveland I am a junior majoring in political science. I have the hopes of being your next senator for Liberal Arts. I’m a dedicated and dependable person who will work hard to get things done., In being your sena tor, I will represent the College of Liberal Arts’best interests at heart. • Lharaka Look During my tenure, I worked to benefit the students I represented by taking the necessary steps to ac quire a Spanish television channel along with other initiatives. Having firsthand experience will enable me to respond proficiently to the cause and provide the necessary legislation to the benefit of students. • Faiyaz Dossaji As an international studies major and a representa tive of the largest school on campus, I would make USC more accessible to my constituents. I believe that the opinions of the students are not heard enough and because of this, enough is not being done for the students. • Rebecca “Kippy” Gause Do you want your voice to be heard? Then vote for me, Rebecca Gause! I love politics, and I’m prepared to work for you. I have years of leadership experi ence, and I’m looking forward to being the first woman president. Let your voice be heard! Vote for me! •Kelly Hamilton I am running for this position because I am very in terested in the government. I have been attending the weekly senate meetings since last semester, so I am familiar with what goes on. If elected to the senate, I would attend the weekly sessions and rep resent my college. • Brian Hunter Hi, my name is Brian Hunter. I am seeking the of fice of senator from the College of Liberal Arts. I have been involved in Freshman Council and was a senator this past year. I have the experience, dedi cation and leadership to be an effective voice for you. Vote Brian Hunter. • Jessica Lentini Experience, motivation, dedication and enthusi asm are what I bring to the table. The goal of my re election is to bring more “student” into Student Gov ernment through more direct student impact in decisions that senate makes. I promise to continue representing my constituents to the best of my abil ity. • Angela Malek It’s time for a change. Let your voice be heard through student senate. “If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started by a mouse.” -Walt Disney • SaraMareno Having participated in various campus organizations, I am aware of diverse aspects of campus and am eager to improve student life. This year, I have will ingly listened to students’ views, complaints and questions. I want to use my experience as a senator this past year to become a better representative. • Chrissy Stauffer As a candidate for senator for Liberal Arts, my main concern for this campus and this student body is safe ty. We need to involve city resources, as well as all my efforts. Thanks, and I appreciate your vote! •Alena Taylor I know I can’t make you choose, whether I win or whether I lose. But there are a few things I know I can do. Be hard-working, real and represent you. So now I leave you on this note: Please keep me in mind when you go to VOTE! • Nathan A. White In 50 words, it’s really hard to tell you what I real ly want to say, but I’ll try. I want to be a senator to improve USC in any way possible. I love USC and want to be a part of making it a better university and student environment. • Chantico A. Williams Hi! Currently, I’m a sophomore at our university, majoring in psychology. After graduation, I plan to attend law school. My major interest involves the Carolina community and its growth through issues and concerns of others, which might be beneficial to everyone. Therefore, I wish to fulfill my inter est serving as Liberal Arts senator. • Justin Brown My first goal is to increase scholarships. My second goal is to let the voice of my constituents be heard. Someday, I hope to run for state government, and I think that my participation in Student Govern ment will benefit me greatly in accomplishing that goal. Thanks for your support! •Danny Cooper As a Business Administration senator, I would like to be more outspoken and vocal than our college has been before. I will take a firm stance in favor of Safe Ride and other campus safety issues. 1 think it’s time for B.A. senators xo start making noise in the senate. • SJiereef El-Ibiary I’ve had extensive experience with different student organizations on campus. Through Freshman Coun cil, hall government and Greek life, I’ve gained the qualities needed to succeed in senate. My personal goal at USC is to have 24-hour food service on cam pus. Through Student Government, I believe that this can be possible. • Tiffany Elsey Becoming actively involved in Student Government should be a cornerstone of every college student’s career. I desire to become more active and influen tial in the College of Business Administration as a senate delegate. My leadership skills and experience would make me a worthy asset to the SG senate. • Hydrick Harden I want to make sure Student Government puts the emphasis on students, not government. I continue to support extending the drop/add period, fighting the addition of minus grades, improving advisement and class registration, cleaning up the Carolina cam pus, and erasing cultural and ethnic boundaries at USC. • Jessica Murphy Hi! My name is Jessica “Babygirl” Murphy, and I’m running for senator of the Business School. I’m will ing to improve matters.that are affecting the uni versity and you as a USC student. As your senator, I will make sure things get accomplished but, more imnnrtantlv that vnur vninP. is hfiarH • Tranaka Oglesby Enthusiasm is to personality what steam is to a lo comotive - the power that produces action ... Napoleon Hill. I feel that my enthusiasm is my best trait. I am running for office because I want to serve you, the students, with all of my might I promise to produce action. • Kimberly Gilchrist Hello, my name is Kimberly Gilchrist, and I am a junior majoring in civil engineering. If elected sen ator, I will focus my efforts on relaying comments and concerns between engineering students and the top of the hill. • Katie Lengel I’m Katie Lengel, and I’m a junior electrical engi neering major. I am running for Student Government senator as a representative for the College of Engi neering. If I am elected, I will put forth my best ef fort to serve you and bring attention to issues that face the College of Engineering. • Margaret Lewis Although it seems that engineering is in another ZIP code, it is as integral a part of campus as any other. Several issues that I intend to focus on include im proving the engineering parking lot and Carolina Shuttle systems and extending the drop/add date. Thank you for your support. •C. Tyson Nettles During my previous senate term, I noticed a vast di veigence in the funding of engineering clubs and so cieties vs. non-engineering clubs and societies. I feel that it is my duty as an engineering student to achieve an equitable relationship between the two. • Gabby Palacios My name is Gabby Palacios, and I’m running for sen ate for the College of Engineering. If elected, I would do my best to represent my fellow engineers in or der for your voices to be heard on campus. I would greatly appreciate your vote. So remember, vote Gabby Palacios for senate. • Kamille Bostick I’m ready to make a change and participate fully in the politics of USC in order to improve the lives of all the students here. I am open-minded, versatile and willing to hear the concerns of those I represent. I will be accessible and up front to meet their needs. •Brook Bristow I am not political. I really have no business running for office, but that is exactly why I’m doing this. I am not interested in dressing up in a suit and tie. I’m here to get the job done! I gotta be me. That’s the bottom line. God bless! •Melissa Fletcher As a senator, I am helping co-found Clean Carolina, which enables organizations to adopt areas of cam pus to keep USC clean and increase school pride. Students must be educated on safety, and retention of police officers is vital. As a united campus, we can and will be a stronger USC. •Kera Khalil Hey, everyone! Vote Kera Khalil and I will re sponsibly represent the CJMC to its fullest. As a ju nior advertising major, I’ve been active in campus organizations and have assisted peers and faculty as a CJMC peer adviser. I look forward to serving as a senator and representing our college’s needs. • Sean O’Meara This year, I decided to run for senate. I feel that I have the ambitions and abilities to fulfill this oblig ation. I served on Freshman Council; therefore, Student Government is not entirely new to me. I wish to make a difference, and with your help, I be lieve that I can do that. • Martin Salisbury As an advertising sophomore in the College of Jour nalism and Mass Communications, I’d like to thank you for taking the time to look at the candidates who want to represent you. I think there is a desire from our journalism students to get involved, and I want to represent this desire in 2001. •EliseTyndal As an energetic, open-minded person, I am eager to serve USC. If elected, I’ll listen to suggestions and attempt to incorporate services into learning at USC. Serving others is an honorable job, and Student Gov ernment is an excellent outlet for service. • Brian Phillips I am running because I want to be directly involved with the decisions that are made about our school and our campus. More specifically, I want to look out for the interests of the students of the College of Criminal Justice. • Allison Whitworth As a senator, 1 will represent all criminal justice ma jors to the best of my ability and promise to con tribute all that 1 can in order to succeed in this po sition. •Rob Beatty 1 will seek to improve our communication with main campus while actively representing the agenda of USCSOM. I will try to bring as much funding as pos sible to our student groups. I will keep USCSOM informed of current Student Government issues. I will honor my commitment to serving USCSOM students. • Randal L. Croshaw School of Medicine students of all programs and years need better dissemination of information and . would benefit from a regularly printed and e-mailed newsletter. We could also help stimulate interest in community involvement by student oiganizations’ , presenting an award at String of Pearls for the best service project. • James R Sherman I will represent the School of Medicine in a positive manner and make decisions in the best interest of the students of the School of Medicine. • Kevin CogsdiU » No platform available. • Bree P. Goldberg Re-elect Bree! I enjoy working hard for my peers and creating greater awareness about the COP. As one of few professional colleges, we need excellent representation and someone familiar with issues affecting our college and the university. I’m deter mined, hard-working and willing to continue to strive toward our goals. • Adam Musgrave No platform available. • Doug Wilson Since high school, I’ve been involved in school and my community. I am: • President, USC Chapter, National Association for * the Advancement of Colored People • Vice president, State NAACP • Member, MAP Program • Member, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity My goals are making sure the college has a voice in Student Government and making sure more stu dents are recognized for achievements.