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Show 9 ASWC elections have begun once more at Westminster. By the end of March, the newly elected will be sworn in for representation of the student body. For the past few years, voter turnout for Westminsters student elections fall between 10 and 13 percent. The national average for student elections is 59 percent. We cant get out to all of the . students every year during elections, said Andrew Hagedorn, senior sociology major and Speaker of the Senate. We want to get people psyched for elections. Its not this cool, flashy thing right now. We need students to get excited. To better help with voter turnout, and to get to know the candidates better, here are the students running for ASWC positions 2015-201- 6 and their platforms. Timeline of Events March 6 campaigning March 4--5 voting March 23 elected are sworn 2-- k 4 SEIZE THE YEAR 1 I t f iW-' iWW r i W FEk akTSMfefo united 9 o y JAMES STEUR Junior, English and political science major Running for SGA President z f COSTA LASIY Z N Junior physics major Voting student member and faculty member on the board of trustees. This would allow students and faculty to a have a voice in the highest level of the college. Running for SGA I President ; Diverse and motivated team. r . 1 We are a good representation of Westminster," Lasiy said. Implement a map of the college. "It's often difficult for students to know where to go, to express their opinions or to access information," Steur said. The map would allow access to information and allow opinions to be expressed. Wants to make ASWC 1 more down to earth. "We aren't the bosses or super '4 politicians," Lasiy said. "We won't make promises we can't keep. We want concrete things that can moke a difference in this awesome community." Promote student projects and "communicate more with students and focus on them, not us. We are the mediators, the tool, the port that makes student projects happen," Lasiy said. Increase the amount of money in ASWC's opportunity fund (money that is used for unexpected events such as a student wanting to visit a graduate school.) This money is used up every t ' 1 U 1 year. HlTMjiHg in jiW" x SIRI VLASIC 1 A JANEJERMAN. Sophomore communication Running for SGA Vice n 5 Sophomore environmental science major Running for SGA Vice President I major President Work on opportunities for art students. Wants to have the bridge by the Draw painted every four years. Create a center for women where they can discreetly gather information. Improve bike security Amend the way internships are done in regards to required credits, so students can begin them earlier in tkeir college career. More empowerment and support to students on campus. "We all want to bring together more of the different groups on campus and our community," Vlasic said. Bring service projects to ASWC and t campus. Make Westminster more environmentally friendly. Create a "green space" that is a grass area or a garden development where students can relax. Been involved with community service and humanitarian work. iusn-w- f'xW m ALLISON SMITH Junior theater major Running for Chief Justice Wants to be someone who speaks for the arts on campus. "I want to bring together the arts and sciences to create 1 i d something fun on campus," Smith said. "Collaboration is such a key." Speak up for the little people. Social awareness to have more people included. Lead a school people will be proud 1 of. nr- - z n zN oin f;V H I o IAN TROOST It : is First-yea- JOSE GONZALES & Junior math major Running for ICC President More collaboration and participation with clubs. Get students more involved by communication and preparation. r marketing major ICC President Running for Efforts to make more club awareness. "Students are very busy and involved," Troost said. "Clubs don't always take precedence." If there is a SAC event, Troost said he wants one or two clubs to be partnered with it so that it raises awareness and promotes the club. 4 s t |