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Show COMPLETE ELECTION RESULTS ASSUSC PRESIDENT: Jan Shelton 461 (F) Karl Rostron (Y) 391 ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT: Everett Kelepolo Liz Chapman (Y) 492 (F) 360 ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT: Retta Judd (F) Rog Olcott (Y) SCFIOOL OF ARTS & LETTERS SENATOR: Robert Bubba Johnson (F) Patti Esplin (F) Michelle Dutson (Y) Crystelle B.thr (Y) Jason Clark (F) Penny Anfinson (Y) SCHOOL OF BUS, TECH & COMM SENATOR: Vance Broadbent (Y) Ceci Williams (Y) Dave Duce (F) Kirk Nielson (F) Aaron J. Daley (Y) Mark R. Drawe (F) 382 125 108 102 77 75 56 183 183 159 152 128 117 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Greg Topham (F) SENATOR: Hilary Hanseen (F) Tenaly Heaton (Y) Tina Turner (Y) Shcradee Bradfield 450 90 80 77 66 (Y) Eric W. Jolley (F) SCHOOL OF SCIENCE SENATOR: Mark Holyoak (F) Julie Slade (F) Del Smith (Y) George C. Henrie (F) Edy Smith (Y) Jeff Koyle (Y) 56 55 101 96 86 70 66 56 OPINION SURVEY Should The Thunderbird' publish thrice per ueek? Yes 275 No 214 Would you pay an add twnal $2 in fees to support that Thunderbird expansion7 Yes 220 No 281 Are you in favor of a $5 increase in fees to improie and expand the computer netuork? Yes 251 No 262 PERCENTAGE OF TURNOUT: 29.7 Boldface denotes u inner, three senators per school V denotes Just Sa Ye Parry, F denotes Foots Par: Focus party presidential candidate Jan Shelton, who defeated Karl Rostron last night, will take office with both of her tice presidential running mates Voters ay yes to Shelton Focus party sweeps top three ASSUSC posts, seven of 12 senate seats BY LYNN HOLT Election results focused last night on Jan Shelton and the majority of her Focus party, with the theatre arts majors party securing 10 of 15 ASSUSC slots. Election outcomes resembled last years Edge party sweep, with Focus placing twice as many candidates in office as did Karl Rostrons Just Say Yes party. Shelton, who arrived here in 1983, has likened herself to a brick in the Braithwaite Building because of her extended stay here. That lengthy tenure at SUSC (which was interrupted by a LDS mission to Thailand) apparently worked to Sheltons advantage, as the Lehi, Utah, native edged Rostron by a margin. To this second I still havent convinced myself that Ive won, said Shelton, an SUSC senior, after last nights announcement. Throughout the campaign Shelton, a two-terASSUSC senator, touted familiarity with SUSC her major asset; while Rostron, ASSUSCs public relations director, campaigned on his ability to represent the campus statewide. Current LDSSA President Everett Kelepolo edged Just Say Yes candidate Liz Chapman, the current ASSUSC activities director, by more than 130 votes. Throughout the 89 campaign, both candidates stressed a need for executive council reorganization and increased school spirit. Continuing the Focus landslide, ASSUSC newcomer Retta Judd drew 68 more votes than Just Say Yes candidate Rog Olcott, who winds up a term as business, communication and technology senator next week. Throughout the campaign, Judd promised to bring fresh leadership to the ASSUSC Senate. Both candidates promised increased recruitment. I feel so relieved to have those two with me, Shelton said of running mates Kelepolo and Judd. The two of them are stronger than I am. The three of us together are incredible. Shelton said she will woik side by side with her predecessor, ASSUSC President Darin Bird, for the next three weeks before she takes office spring quarter She and her vice presidents will begin forming an executive council and presidents cabinet next week. Concerning her opponent Rostrons future with ASSUSC, Shelton said I sure hope hes involved. Continuing the Focus party stronghold on ASSUSC were Robert Bubba Johnson and Patti 70-vo- t t Esplin, who will serve as senators for the School of Arts and Letters along with Just Say Yes candidate Michelle Dutson. All three candidates garnered more than 100 votes each. In the senatorial race for the School of Business, Communication and Technology, Just Say Yes candidates Vance Broadbent and Ceci Williams tied for first place with 183 votes. Focus candidate Dave Duce completed the trio. Focus party candidate Greg Topham claimed a senate seat representing the School of Education. Accompanying him will be Hilary Hanseen, also of Focus, and Tenaly Heaton, who represented the Just Say Yes party in the winners circle. Science Sen. Julie Slade will continue serving in that capacity next year. The Focus candidate received 96 votes from students of the School of Science, trailing Mark Holyoak, who garnered 101 votes. Just Say Yes party candidate Del Smiths 86 votes were sufficient to place him on the senate as well. While no constitutional amendments were put to student vote on the 89 ballot, members of ASSUSC did voice their opinions on expansion of and funding for The Thunderbird and the SUSC computer labs. A majority of voters, 275, approved of The Thunderbirds plans to publish thrice weekly beginning fall quarter; but a minority of voters were willing to fund the expansion through a $2 fee increase. While 220 favored the option, 281 said they would not1 be receptive to a fee increase. The vote on whether students would accept a $5 fee increase to improve the campus computer labs . While 262 students opposed was nearly a toss-up- Just Say Yes presidential candidate Karl Rostron managed a uistful smile last night as his opponent was named ASSUSC president the measure, 251 said 'hey would be willing to accept the fee hike. (See separate story below.) While the actual number of ASSUSC voters increased by more than 150, the figure as a percentage of SUSCs total 1989 enrollment was actually two points less than last years turnout rate of 32 percent A total of 889 students visited the polls yesterday, compared to 714 voters last year. Voters favor three papers; balk at more fees for Thunderbird, computers BY NATALIE COOMBS In addition to choosing ASSUSC representatives, students voiced opinions in Wednesdays election concerning whether or not to increase student fees by $2 per quarter to fund The Thunderbird three times weekly, and whether or not to increase fees by $5 to expand the computer network on campus. Two student opinion questions dealt with The Thunderbird. Publications DirectorNewspaper Adviser Larry Baker said, The way the questions were phrased on the ballot provided two answers for us. Students first were asked if they wanted The Thunderbird to come out three days a week; the second question asked if students were willing to pay an additional $2 per quarter for the service. A majority of students, 275, voted to extend a publication of The Thunderbird to three week; 214 were against the increase. The second question showed an opposite majority, 281 students voted against increased fees and 220 w'ere in favor of the raise Baker said, It seems relatvely clear that students want three papers a week but the majority isnt as great as I had expected. Perhaps that meam students w'ant their money spent on other things and, of course, that should be up to them. However, said Baker, since there is a majority, ASSUSC leaders might wish to consider looking at taking fees from other programs and giving it to the paper. Its up to the elected representatives tok decide where the funding would come from if they wished to allocate more money. Were willing to provide the service. With feelings against increasing the number of s ' T? papers per week, one student said he didnt think there was enough news on campus. Baker agreed but added, However, it seems plausible that students would like to be aw'are of worldwide news that affects them. Baker said an Associated Press wire system would provide the additional news coverage and absorb $4,100 of the additional funding allotment and that an another $8,000 to $10,000, w'ould cover extra production and printing costs. The third opinion question asked students willingness to undertake a $5 increase in quarterly fees for the privilege of upgraded and improved computer labs. In a close vote 262 against, 251 for students chose not to support the increase. John Lowes, academic computing manager, said, The decision to add the question to the ballot was made by student senate. Lowes said he wasnt aware the issue was appearing on the ballot until Monday and that he would have liked to have had the opportunity to give students a basic idea of what they w'ere voting for or against. Low'es emphasized the vote on the question was meant to sample how students feel about an increase in this area, not to make an absolute decision of whether to make the actual increase. I was pleased the vote was so close, said Lowes. An increase is certainly a possibility from the number of students who voted for it. If the increase is implemented, Lowes said, The fees should be used to benefit all students, and will likely be used to enhance the Library computer lab. and students The Library lab is feel Lowes said the there. comfortable more usually money would add more machines and software programs for student use. top-quali- |
