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Student senators vie for votes
By Chad Eldred
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Thursday, December 9, 2004
College representative elections are coming up quickly and the candidates have been named. The elections are conducted bi-annually so that representatives will take office during the start of the fall and spring semesters.
The representatives will have an important job to fulfill after they take office and will become the voice of the students in their particular colleges.
There will be 10 college senator positions that students will be able to vote on in this election; two senators will represent each of the five colleges. To be eligible for the ballot, candidates had to be full-time students who had already applied for their majors.
Vice president of student government Bianca Rhodes said that the representatives will play a crucial role on campus.
"They will meet with their dean twice a semester and come back with information in regards to their college and what kinds of issues students are dealing with in that major," Rhodes said.
The representatives will also be able to talk with professors in their department to let them know the concerns of students on campus.
Rhodes said that the decisions the representatives make will affect all of the students at SCSU, so it is important to pay attention and vote in the upcoming election.
"They are a part of the senate and they have a voting right, so they are able to make changes on campus."
Some of the colleges that the representatives will be running for include fine arts and humanities, social science, education and science and engineering.
Rhodes emphasized that it is extremely important that students vote in these elections, because their voices will be heard and the candidates they choose will represent the students in their colleges.
"Please exercise your rights because that is what our country is based upon," Rhodes said. "Democracy should be as popular as blue jeans. Get out and vote."
There are currently six candidates running, but any positions that are not filled after election day will be selected by the student government in an internal election.
The college of social science has three candidates running, while the other college seats run unopposed.
"We have three applicants for three of the colleges and some competition among the other colleges," Rhodes said.
Cassandra Bixler
Major: communication studies
Year: sophomore
College: fine arts and humanities
"I want to be a part of representing the student body here at SCSU. I want to help be a voice for the students on campus and represent concerns that surface and positively make change."
Dana Kutcher
Major: pre-law
Year: sophomore
College: social science
"I am currently a senator for the college of social science. I feel that what student government does is important for the student body and I enjoy being a part of it. I want to continue being a voice for the students and encourage all students with concerns or comments to stop by the student government office in Atwood 138."
Deanna Byfuglier
Major: sports management
Year: junior
College: education
"I am running for the college of education senator. I am a Minnesota native with strong Christian values. My family, friends and school are very important to me. Issues I'm concerned with include housing, lowering tuition and better transfer orientation."
Duane Bauer, II
Major: social work
Year: second
College: social science
"I'm an at-large senator and would like to have more accountability for the students by representing the college of social science. I have tried to work with students, staff and administration to have this campus become an opportunity for choice and chance. I'm also working with the Women's Center to foster a better understanding between men and women."
Khawar Tahir
Major: electrical engineering
Year: first
College: science and engineering
"I want to be a part of a team-- a team of leaders-- who help for the benefit of students. I want to fight for students rights and stand up for the issues concerning them."
Stacey Springer
Major: psychology, political science
Year: senior
College: social science
"I have enjoyed my two semesters on student government so far and I would like to continue the good work I have done. I especially look forward to lobbying the legislature on behalf of students when sessions starts."
Voting info
Voting for the elections will take place 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec 13-14.
Students can vote at the Atwood Memorial Center and the Miller Center.
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