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Show Wednesday, February 24, 1999 The Daily Utah Chronicle - 3 ' ASUU Election 9 9 Who the Candidates Are and What They Want United Candidates Lobby for U For the last year, both the presidential and candidates of the United Party have been lobbying the State Legislature on behalf of U students, now they want to work for them, said Ben McAdams, United presidential candidate. "Win or lose, we are going to continue lobbying the State Legislature on behalf of higher education," said McAdams. Ryan Oakes is the candidate for the United Party. When the Legislature voted to increase tuition, only four students showed up, and "there is something wrong with that," said McAdams. "We really want to find the issues that are important to students," Oakes said. "The little things arc what students need to make their life easier," Oakes said. "We will not ignore issues like parking," he said. "Parking has reached the status of a crisis. On a daily basis, I am angered by the parking problem. We need to elect an Ben McAdams and Ryan Oakes administration that will deal with it," McAdams said. They have declared themselves as underdogs and they arc focusing their campaign on the average student. We commute to school and work in the afternoon. We arc just like almost every student at the University of Utah, McAdams said. "We have to get the average students to vote. Now that they can vote on the Internet, wc hope to see 40 to 50 percent of the students vote. If only 10 percent vote, the administration docs not reflect the majority of students," Oakes said. "Wc arc the representational government who will deal with the real issues. Wc have the experience and vision," McAdams said. Other United Party views are: To meet the needs of greeks, commuter and resident students at the U. Get more modem lines for Internet access. To diversify ASUU. Reconstructionist Party Would Restore Mayfest to Foster Unity With a year of ASUU experience behind her, Reconstructionists presidential candidate Joyce Stuart would like to "reconstruct" ASUU politics. "We best represent the U; specifically in the executive branch," Stuart said. Stuart is a undergraduate at the U, while her running-matClint Druk, is a graduate student who has a bachelors degree from the U and no experience with the Associated Students of the University of Utah. The Reconstructionists Party does not have a candidate for senior class president and they only have a few candidates running for the General Assembly and Student Senate. "We do not consider this a weakness; it is a strength. Usually the administration is elected with all of its friends," Stuart said. "In this type of a situation there is a potential to be nt e, ." , ,. J ... ,i . "With other party members sitting in the seats of the assembly and senate there are checks and balances," Stuart said. "This way friends can't pass their own agenda," Stuart said. "Most importantly, ASUU administration needs to remember whom they are serving. Servants are below those who they serve. I don't want the administration to be seen as too good for the students," Stuart said. Other Reconstructionists Party ideas V " - mil f ip - , . ,H Today's debate is scheduled for noon in the union den. Tomorrow's will be held at noon in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Institute of Reli- Both the presidential and candidate for the Convergence have Party years of experience as officers of the Associated Students of the University of Utah. Convergence Party presidential candidate Cameron Soelberg was serving as ASUU's Chief of Staff before he declared candihis candidacy. date Dan Anderson was serving on ASUU's Special Projects Committee. They have proposed to start an organization called the Student Group Coali-tio- a This group would meet monthly and discuss the activities of all the student gion's lounge. "The debates arc an excellent opportunity to make issues heard by the future leaders of student body. Plus, there's free food," Hunter said. "Students need to realize that this is their major opportunity to effect change in the way their student fees arc spent. This is how they can get new student services at the U. This is how to Getting students involved has also been their goal in the recruitment of their General Assembly and Student Senate candidates. "Wc have been meeting with groups like the Center for Ethnic Student Affairs and the International Organization. Wc want to represent students from all walks of life," Soelberg said. Other Convergence Party ideas arc: An effective recycling program that would actually make money for the U, instead of paying for the service. A campus watch program similar to a neighborhood watch program. An increase in funding for the College of Fine Arts. Increased lobbying with the State Legislature. Get the ASUU Presenter's Office to work more directly with student groups. "The most important aspect to building loyalty among students is to get them involved. If you are involved you have a stake in the system. It's time to bring everybody "Environmental together." and will continue to do so as senior class president." Zak Lowe "Asking students to take a moment to vote is not asking too much," said Eva Michelle Hunter, elections registrar for ASUU. "I want students to get involved. That's the whole purpose." "Students take their right to vote far too lightly, both on campus and in the community at large. The right to vote comes with the responsibility to vote. The candidates are people who arc willing to take that responsibility to their fellow community members even farther," Hunter, who also works for The Daily Utah Chronicle Convergence Party Wants to Better Involve Student Groups involved." United Party candidate for senior class president, www.utah.edu. "Students simply need to find candidate or set of candidates with whom they feci they can relate, and then vote. This will open the avenue of communication between students and the student government throughout the next year," she said. If you still do not know anything about the elections, it is still not too late for you to inform yourself and cast an educated vote for your favorite candidate. There is a debate today, Feb. 24 and tomorrow, Feb. 25. Joyce Stuart and Clint Druk groups on campus. "This would help small clubs meet with bigger clubs and to combine efforts and exposure," Anderson said. "As a result, organizations would run more smoothly and more students could get Dan Anderson and Cameron Soelberg rrTTrnrrnT " The posters, as everyone on has campus undoubtedly noticed, are up and the polls are open for this year's ASUU elections. Today, you can vote by cither dropping by the office of the Associated Students of the University of Utah in Room 234 of the A. Ray Olpin University Union, or on the Internet at a non-LD- . Get Out and Vote Today or Tomorrow said. are: Bring back Mayfest to have one day when the school can get together.. Have tailgating parties at major sporting events to rally the students. To have greater integration between Latter-Da- y S Saints and students. A proposed mass system so all students can know of ASUU activities and give suggestions to ASUU. Parkinson by Jacob issues, employee benefits, and transportation to sports events... I've done everything I can to part-tim- make a difference," she said. Students can also access platforms and pictures of candidates listed on ASUU's Internet site at www.asuu.utah.edu. Further information can be read by visiting with the individual of each party. "My goal is to help seniors network e fsf A h strengthen these parts of the University of Utah '3 Independent candidate for senior class president, Jackson Rose the variety of available to them in order to make a smooth transition into effective, loyal alumni, and to help them enjoy their final year on campus." resources Convergence fcpK r i Tarty senior class presidential candidate, Holly Nelson |
