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Show THE THUNDERBIRD SUSC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1990 PAGE 7 Student government candidates state platforms Candidates from the Available, En Masse parties and three independents offer their ideas for the future of SU FROM PAGE (CONTINUED 1) to do is sit down with them and sign contracts; if they dont live up to fulfilling their obligations, Id like to look into the possibility of withholding their scholarships, Johnson said. Both Johnson and Rostron agree that there is room for campus improvement, and both said they are equally qualified to meet the challenges that come with the office. Rostron said that his political experience and leadership abilities characterize him as the man for the job. I was the student body president at Snow College of the Utah Council for two years ago, Student Body Presidents, elected governor of the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly last year, and heavily involved in lobbying for the Utah Board of Regents, Rostron said. Campus clubs are the key to a successful campus community, said Rostron. He proposes strengthening SUSC clubs to facilitate the personal and institutional enrichment that club life has to offer. ranks high on Rostrons list, Student and he proposes addressing issues such as maintaining the quality of education to keep pace with university standing, the status of SUSCs students, and increased student awareness, Rostron said. I think students dont know whats going on. Id like to see a column in the paper dealing with such issues or revamping the Student Activities Hotline allowing for greater awareness, said Rostron, who was defeated by Jan Shelton for the ASSUSC presidency last year. Independent academic vice presidential hopeful Holyoak, the only candidate for the vice presidency running independently in this election year, said that greater involvement in campus activities will make the four years spent at SUSC a more valuable experience. He also sees a need for improved library services and a book exchange program. We need to see a university-typ- e library and a book exchange program for students on campus, Holyoak said. On the En Masse ticket, presidential candidate Adair said that increased school unity and spirit are at the forefront of the En Masse party platform, and a greater participation and awareness of campus clubs by the student body is one way unity will be achieved. It seems that when the clubs get together every year, fund raising tops the list, but they dont have the opportunity to tell what theyre doing without spending a great deal of money; I propose that a. page in The Thunderbird be set aside for club and student government activities. The money will come Adair said. from students as a line-iteAdair said that his experience in student government for more than four years in high school and at SUSC provides him with the skills to make sound decisions. Rounding out the En Masse presidential ticket, Del Beatty, running for administrative vice president, and Vance Broadbent, vying for academic vice the skills to improve president, said that they-havthe school image and assist clubs in acquiring funds through the senate. Beatty said that this election, in particular, has e Voting booths will be open tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center, well-bein- g Library and Centrum. many capable candidates, therefore, the student has the responsibility to become informed of the issues and the candidates themselves. There are many great candidates this year; I hope (students) take the time to get informed, Beatty said. A greater involvement between the senate and campus clubs is very important to Broadbent, he said. Since funding for various events is so important to dubs, Id like to familiarize individuals in how to approach the senate for money, Broadbent said. The En Masse platlorm includes implementing a book exchange for students, improved for single and married students, support of housing day care expansion, enlarging and updating existing weight room facilities, and the implementation of an entertainment bureau to improve the school image. One of the most pressing concerns for presidential hopeful Stuart, on the Available ticket, include non-prof- it A full moon, a 1405 romantic dinner, now for great videos! o 1117 NORTH MAIN for only CL D O o movies Rent a VCR and 2 An $54)0 Tuesday Thursday Only Good Feb. 2022, 1990 independently owned franchise Sounds Easy of Sounds Easy, 568 South Main. COUPON 25 OFF DRYING WITH THIS COUPON One Coupon per Customer Expires Jan. 31, 1990 LAUNDRACLEAN 1117 N. MAIN 586-140- 5 Z O Rent 2 movies for $54)0 and get the third movie for FREE! q O An Tuesday Thursday Only Good Feb. 2022, 1990 independently owned franchise of Sounds Easy Sounds Easy, 568 South Main. raising funds through SUSC alumni. She felt hat by and keeping in touch with both alumni, more financial support can be gleaned through them. Stuart also looks to the formation of a constitutional revisory committee to revamp the existing constitution and possibly create a House of Representatives. We need to create a constitutional revisory committee to delete and add to the constitution and have them look into the possibility of having a House of Representatives. We need a bicameral system of checks and balances between the legislative branch and the executive branch. Almost every other university has a bicameral system, Stuart said. Contending for the administrative and academic vice presidential positions for 1990-9on the Available ticket, Oscar Fakahua, and Michelle Dutson, feel that their team has the skills and desire to ease SUSCs transition from a college to a university; school spirit is one area that could be enhanced. What we need at SUSC is improved spirit. I feel that together we can overcome any obstacles, Fakahua said. Dutson is equally optimistic but said the existing ASSUSC constitution needs revision. "We are a very committed group of people and 1 think we can improve the student senate and the constitution, which is, I believe, sexist and archaic, Dutson said. Other changes that the Available par'y offer include creating a greater awareness of drug and alcohol abuse on campus, a networking of phone systems on campus, continuing efforts to enhance the Library, including extending hours during finals, and creating a job fair to enhance employment opportunities after graduation. The primary elections will narrow the field to two candidates for the presidential, vice presidential and senatorial races. Also, the race to narrow the business, technology and communication senatorial candidates to six of the current seven for the general election next week. Voting booths will be open tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center, Library and Centrum. Picture identification or social security number must be given for voting tegistration. Students are not required to vote by party ticket only. out-of-sta- te |