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The Daily Tar Heel Thursday, January 30, 19865 ASA BELL Dnsttpncft 1( Morrison, Craige and Hinton James dormitories (3 seats) JODYBEASLEY Jody Beasley, a res ident of Morrison, is a freshman prelaw and business major from Fayetteville. "My platform is characterized by com munication," Beasley said. "It is important to communicate with people I represent, because it is their voice that should be heard. "The personal touch is important," he added. "There's just not enough awareness of the CGC in my district." Beasley said he would form a South KEITH COOPER Keith Cooper, of Hinton James, is a sophomore interna tional studies and his tory major from Windsor. "I am the man with the plan," Cooper said. "I intend to wage a war on unfairness existing here at UNC CH. The victors of the war will be those who commit themselves to the enforcing of equal opportunity for all as well as democratic ideals and principles." The main plank of the Cooper platform ROB FRIEDMAN Rob Friedman, a sophomore econom ics and political science major from Long Island, N.Y., said that if elected, he would make sure stu dents had a voice in government and would stick up for their rights. "Like with the drinking age issue, they're just sitting back and saying, 'Damn, there's nothing we can do about it,' "he said. "But there is something they can do." Friedman said he would work to keep the drinking age 19 on campus even after it rose ',i snroion 10 ssbi jrt i rfoefST'fifimos BOBBY PADGETT Bobby Padgett, a sophomore chemistry major from Gastonia, said the CGC's main issue would be ARA and the mandatory meal plan. "It seems everybody is beating them to death, but something has got to be done," he said. He said he would work to increase stu dent input into administrative decisions that affected students. He cited the dismissal of Campus Y Associate Director George Gamble as an example of the administra tion's lack of concern for student opinion. MIRA PIPLANI Mira Pinlani of I I Morrison, is a sopho more international stu dies major from Chapel Hill. "I'd like to remove partisan politics from the CGC," Piplani said. "I'd like to make it much more respon- S , sive to me wisnes oi , f r constituents. Piplani said she was interested in the food service and campus security issues. "Students shouldn't be forced to pay for ARA mismanagement," she said. KEITH POSTON Keith Poston, , of Hinton James, is a freshman political science major from Fayetteville. Poston said the main purpose of his candidacy was "to bring responsibility back to . Student Government responsibility of repre sentatives to constitu ents, of the CGC to the student body and responsible spending and responsible policies." . Poston said $30,000 was expected to revert to Student Government coffers at the end of the year. "Either there's a lot of waste," Poston said, "or groups that need the money LORI TAYLOR l.ori Taylor, of Craige, is a senior I political science major from Charlotte. "I can effectively represent South Cam- pus," Taylor said. "I f can communicate. I'd I iikc 10 improve com munication between Student Government and students." Taylor said she would write a newsletter and go to dorm meetings order to get ideas and keep informed. in .i-..,,,.,.., ...,,.,.. .., : 1 a J i,Ji Campus forum, where he and the other CGC representatives would be available period ically to talk with students about the CGC's activities and get their ideas. Beasley said he did not want to be a "referendum candidate." "I want to be elected on my principles and views that I use day-to-day, not just things written on a piece of paper. I'm not going to commit myself to an issue without finding out what my constituents think. "I would characterize the definition of a representative more than any of the other candidates," he said. "It is more important to be a listener than a speaker. The more I hear, the better well sound the more input from each student, the more effective we all are." is the elimination of the mandatory meal plan. "I'm working on what I call a 'dynamic plan,' " Cooper said. Although Cooper said he had no immediate cure, he said he intended to research the issue if elected and determine how best to repeal the plan. "I .am totally devoted to elimination of this deadly disease," he said. . Cooper said he wanted to secure consti tutional funding for the Black Student Movement, because guaranteed funding would help maintain cultural programs that attract more blacks to UNC. He said he also would seek a program to conserve energy while extending hours at Davis Library. "I have no particular plan," he said, "but I am interested in that goal." to 21 in the rest of the state. He said Princeton University had done this. He said he favored University divestment from companies that did business in South Africa. "If they (the administration) really want to get a minority quota here, they should divest," he said, because investing in companies that operate in South Africa hurts the University's efforts to recruit enough blacks to meet a federal court-set quota by 1987. "I'd also like to get rid of ARA and ... . set up a student-led service," he said. Such a service, which he said already existed at Cornell University and the University of Connecticut, would employ more students and put students in managerial positions. -in Padgett said he would solicit opinions Jxom his constituents by asking them how they felt about issues and keeping an "open door" policy. "I'm also in favor of a minimum-use textbook plan," he said. "Four (semesters of use) would be ideal, but it's unrealistic." He said he would work to pressure the administration into requiring professors to use texts at least two semesters. Such a policy would help ensure that students could get something for their books at the end of the semester, he said. "One other thing I want to look into is bad mail service on South Campus," he said. "I don't know how much can be done about it, but I would at least like to look into the subject." "I'd like to see eventually a University-owned and -operated dining system." Piplani said she wanted increased lighting on campus to alleviate the security problem. "It's pretty bad that they've been covering up things that have been happening recently," she added, citing an alleged breakin and attempted assault that occurred on South Campus before fall exams, but which students did not learn about until after Christmas. . -:; With regard to the budget process, Piplani said she wanted to see that ' all groups received adequate funding. "Student fees are adequate the way they are," she said. "They shouldn't be cut at this point." aren't getting it. I want to make sure that groups that get money deserve it, and the ones who dont deserve it don't get it." Poston mentioned other issues he was interested in. "IVe talked to a lot of people about the CGC," he said. "There's a lot of dissatisfaction with ARA. There should be" changes in that." ' With regard to the campus security issue, Poston said he had ideas about better lighting, more phones and a campus patrol system, Poston pledged to be accessible to students, saying, "It's important that people know who their representatives are and what the CGC does. "I dont take Student Government as a light responsibility," he said. "I'm very, very serious about it. I'm there to serve my constituents, and to be responsible." 1 aylor also said she wanted to keep the CGC focussed on campus issues and specifically mentioned campus security. "As a female, one of the important things to me is security, especially with there being-so much crime lately," she said. Taylor also said she would like to reduce student fees, "perhaps by bringing back Chapel Thrill. Now that we have the SAC, we could get some quality acts. ; "I will be effective and available," Taylor said. "1 want to keep communication open between students and campus government. So many people dont know anything about Student Government." Dtetactt 17 Off campus, northeast (2 seats) CHARLES BRYAN Charles Bryan, a junior business major from Hickory, was CGC representative from HRC last year until he moved off campus. "I enjoyed being on the council. 1 want to continue representing students .the way I have in the last year," Bryan said. "I was in touch with people in my area, and I will make the effort to get in touch with those in my new area. "I'd like to see the CGC get out to students so they'll know what the CGC does, so they'll BRANDON JAYNES Brandon Jaynes is a sophomore political science major from Auburn, Ala. Jaynes said was run ning because of the lack of awareness of the CGC off campus. ' "I worked on the pub licity committee of the executive branch, and $ I saw that off-campus seats are often vacant . and that there is poor turnout in elections. That means the representation is not good." Noting that most undergraduates live off campus, Jaynes said he would try to establish better communication between representa- MIKE NELSON Mike Nelson, a senior English and political science major from Jacksonville, is running for re election. "I would like to continue improving the budget process," he said. Nelson said he hoped to improve a lot of the "common sense little things," such as establishing better communication with student groups during the process. Nelson also said he would "try to keep the radical groups (on the CGC) under control." KARI TRUMBULL Trumbull is a senior English major from Chapel Hill. "IVe heard a lot about what goes on, and I'd like to influ ence what happens next year," Trumbull said. Trumbull said she i v fee increase, mention- V f s' ing the a3U,uuu tnat reverted last year. "With supervision, that kind of waste could be cut," she said. Trumbull also said she was interested in bringing back Chapel Thrill. "Now that we PAUL VINTER Paul Winter is a junior business major from Raleigh. Winter listed the allocation of student fees, the . meal plan and off-campus secur ity as issues he was interested in. "There seems to be witbic or nusaiiuwa- r, tion of student funds," f, .,..,,,.,,..-,.,,,.,...- J he said. I d like to see the money go more to helping the campus in general, rather than particular groups. A lot of the money doesn't go toward repres enting the student body as a whole, just the . . . (Black Student Movement) or the . . . DiisiirkiN Off campus, southeast (2 seats) TODD PATTON Todd Patton, of Sunstone Apart ments, is a junior bus iness major from Can ton and is running for re-election. Patton emphasized the need for the CGC to stress campus issues, such as campus security and parking. "Parking is a partic x. ular problem for off campus students," he said. "We need to establish a dialogue with the Rams Club and the Board of Trustees about building a Dnsttirkff.1 Off campus, southwest (2 seats) RICHARD LEDDON Richard Leddon, of Royal Park, is a sophomore business major from Salisbury. "I'm new to Student Government here," Leddon said. "I really want to get involved. I feel I have an objec tive view, and 1 can make positive input to Student Government. "I'd look at issues in an objective manner. I'm coming into this have better access to us. That's why we're here, to represent them," Bryan said. Bryan said the budget process could be facilitated by tetter preparation on the part of organizations seeking funds. "If it was made clear to the organizations what they had to do for the budget process, if they were more prepared, it would increase their chances for funding," he said. Bryan said he wanted to commission a safety survey of the campus. "Safety is a big concern of mine, especially since there are so many women in my district," he said. "I have a year's experience on the council," Bryan said. "IVe been involved in a lot of the things that have gone on. I haven't always been a leader, but I've been a good Indian. I have a good grasp on what happens." tives and their off-campus constituents. He said he would start a newsletter for distri bution at bus stops and apartment com plexes to get CGC news to off-campus students. "When there isn't communication between constituents and representatives," Jaynes said, "the CG C becomes the voice of only 25 people, instead of the University community." Jaynes refrained from committing himself to positions on specific issues, saying, "Problems and issues change from year to year. - "I'd be misrepresenting myself if I said I'm going to do this and this," he said. "I need to wait and see what comes before the CGC and then act on that." "For the past two years, the CGC has been dominated by political factions very liberal two years ago and very conservative last year," he said. "I dont think partisan poitics should come into Student Government. . "People in the legislative and executive branches should be concerned with what's good for students, not what's good for their political beliefs," he said. Nelson said Student Government needed to maintain an assertive stance in its relationship with the University administra tion. "This year's council started to act more as an advocacy group for students, going to the administration, saying, 'This is what we need, what we're angry about. The council needs to continue to be activist." have the SAC, it's the perfect time," she said. "And that extra $30,000 would be a good start." Trumbull said campus security should be increased. "The Campus Police whould get out ,of their cars. They should walk around areas they cant reach by car," she' said, adding that she favored a campus patrol similar to the one at N.C. State. Trumbull, a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, noted that a large part of her district consisted of sorority members. "I can represent them and their views well on issues such as security," she said. "Knowing a lot of my constituents, I could get them more involved on campus. Right now, there's a lot of apathy." - (Carolina Gay and Lesbian Association). "I feel the sentiments of my constituents are to spread funds out over the student body and not to things that don't affect them." Winter noted that there were a number of sororities in his district and that security needed to be improved in the area. Also, because of his Greek constituency, Winter said he was opposed to the meal plan, as many of the sorority members would want to eat at the houses but would also have to buy a meil card. "I didn't like Lenoir," he said, "and I wouldn't want to have to eat there. "I'm down-to-earth on the issues," Winter said. "I'm not out to gain anything for myself, or to exert power." parking deck on the Bell Tower lot." Patton said he favored a campus patrol system, such as the one at N.C. State, for upgrading campus security. With regard to the financial aspect of the CGC, Patton said: "When we're allocating money to student groups, those that affect the largest number of students should be funded first. Things like Springfest or the Yure Nmomma party are what the students want. " "1 want to vote with the students," Patton said. "I'm willing to listen to anyone, off campus or not, in my district or not. I always have an open mind on any issue." without any prejudice. Ill try to be as open as possible, and try to look at all sides." About the allocation process. Leddon said: "I'm not prejudiced in any way. I think funds should be distributed to organizations on campus that deserve them, considering how many students they represent." Leddon said he wanted to follow up on the policy of no more than three midterm exams in 24 hours and the plan to use textbooks for at least two semesters to reduce costs. Asa Bell, a junior political science major from Wadesboro, is running for re election. "I see a lot of apathy, especially when it comes to the CGC," Bell said. "I feel this apathy is alie nating representatives from their constitu ents. I propose district meetings, especially in off-campus districts. "These meetings will enable students to have more input into Student Government," Bell said. "Right now, representatives are acting on their own, and their votes are personal th"mp not the vrtp of their ANN-CHRISTIN POUTZ A n n - C h r i s t i n Poutz, of Old Well Condominiums, is a junior business major i from Morehead City. Poutz said she was running because she I was dissatisfied with 1 .: , how the CGC con- f ducted itself. "I think there are partisan , politics in Student - -Government that ' " w"" shouldn't be there," Poutz said. "There should be more focus on student issues." Poutz specifically mentioned the budget process. "The money we have should be used in the best w ib " outz said. "The KEVIN WOODWARD Kevin Woodward, a junior biology major from Belhaven, is run ning for re-election to the CGC. "I want to serve the needs of off-campus students," Woodward said. "I have the expe rience that Qualifies me for the job." Woodward said he wanted to work on the r public transportation system for off-campus students. "The busing system is now inadequate, with the growth of housing developments. I propose to work with other JIM VYOOTEN Jim Wooten, of Carolina Apartments, is a junior political science major from Winston-Salem. "I feel the CGC should be more in tune with what students want, especially in the funding process," Wooten said. "The CGC should take a closer look at what groups are doing, and at which groups are necessary on campus, and not give money away at random." Wooten said he wanted to get Chapel Thrill started again, noting that the SAC made a concert more feasible and that revenues could go toward, cutting student Off campus, northwest (2 seats) JIMMY ADAMS Jimmy Adams, of Bolinwood Apart ments, is a sophomore economics and polit ical science major from Columbus, Ga. "IVe always had an interest in govern ment and student politics," Adams said. "I plan on going to law school and possi bly following a polit l " 1 1 ""' "iiiiiiiiiini nil t t " nwoawMiifH " ical career. So it's for experience, but also because I have some ideas that might be beneficial to the community." BEN BURROUGHS Ben Burroughs, of Bolinwood Apart ments, is a sophomore political science major from Cape Hatteras. I ff.pl ctiiHentc in i - Student Government are getting too polit ical," Burroughs said. "You should vote for what is best for your constituents, as opposed to what you X: ideologically believe. , ,i s Burroughs said he saw the allocation of student fees as the main issue before the CGC and cited it as an example of CGC poli ticization. "A lot of people voted last year for their own personal beliefs when their MARTY CAVALLO Marty Cavallo, of Bolinwood Apart ments, is a senior biology and chemistry major from Chapel Hill. Cavallo said he became interested in the CGC through his roommate, who was on the council last year. "I'm not into it for my resume," Cavallo said. "I'm doing this out of sheer interest. You hear a lot about campus issues, and you want to do some thing, to get involved. So I decided to run. . "I have experience," Cavallo said. "I keep involved with issues, I'm familiar with a lot of student organizations. IVe just never befqre voiced my opinions." Cavallo said he wanted to see the CGC CASSIE GRAY Cassie Gray, a sophomore political science major from High Point, said she was running for the CGC because she was seeking "more experience in the political field." Gray said she was concerned about the budget process. "I didnt think it was very balanced last year." she said. "It's not fair that they cut out various groups but gave Compiled by Edwin Fountain Photos by 'DTH' photography ctaff The DTH regret that Mme candidaics tire not pictured constituents." Bell said the parking problem was important. "I'd like priority given to off campus students for lots closer than the F lot, such as for S-5 and some of the North Campus lots," he said. . Bell also said he was concerned about "the rapport between the administration and students and the non-respect from the administration." I'd like to sit down with CGC represen tatives and draw up a plan for increased interaction between the administration and students. That way, there won be as much alienation as there is right now." Bell said he was in favor of funding the Black Student Movement and the develop ment of the Black Cultural Center. budget process should be conducted in a more sane way, without personal politics or back-biting." Although she said she was relatively unfamiliar with the CGC, Poutz said she would approach issues "in a logical manner." "I'm interested in the campus and the students and not so much in politics," she said. . With regard to recent student protest about the Division of Student Affairs, Poutz said: "If it's called Student Affairs, then students should be able to go there and get. answers. ... I'd like to confront . . . (administrators) and find out what's going on. It's horrible that students can? get answers about things that affect them." off-campus representatives to form a special committee to take care of this need," Woodward said. With regard to student activities fees allocation, Woodward said, "Fees should be spent on programs and organizations which reach the majority of students. "Past experience has shown me where money has been wasted," Woodward said. "It's shown me where money shouldn't be spent again. Some groups reverted funds, so maybe they don't need as much as they say they do." Woodward said he would try to involve his constituents in CGC affairs and make them more aware of the CGC by posting a monthly information sheet. fees. Wooten also said that as an off-campus representative, he would try to get Student Government to work with Chapel Hill Transit about crowding on the public transportation system. He mentioned extra buses at peak hours as a possible solution. With regard to relations with the Univer sity administration, Wooten said: "Students need to be represented better. There needs to be someone who will stand up for students to the administration. We have rational ideas sthat should, be Ustened.to." . i't T f.t " t t ' "Funding is a big issue," Adams said. "I'm particularly interested in reallocating some . funds that aren't being used as well as they might and even studying how groups are using their money." Adams said he wanted to focus on off campus issues and to increase the off-campus "voice." He proposed a student commission made up of representatives of various campus organizations and of students who would be directly affected by University decisions to help work on those decisions. Adams proposed developing a question naire or off-campus referendum to find out what constituents think. "We should use students as a resource," Adams said. constituents probably wouldn't have agreed with what they voted for," he said. Burroughs mentioned the food service and the recent Campus Y affair as important . issues. "I'd like to see a referendum to see if students are as dissatisfied with ARA as they seem," he said. "We should support Students for a Student Voice. The Office of Student Affairs should pay attention to " what we're saying." Although Burroughs has limited campus experience, he said: "In Student Govern ment, the best experience you can have is to be a concerned student. If youVe been in politics, you start getting political and ideological. "I'm a very moderate person. If my constituents want to make suggestions, I certainly will listen." "a bit more money-conscious. They tend to spend money on things that seem to me to be useless. Groups like the Association of Women Students, with a membership of maybe 10, just aren't representative of the whole University. I'm glad to see groups like that defunded." Cavallo said he would have time for meetings with constituents. "I'm always open to comment," he said. "I just want to go' in with an open mind and see what develops," Cavallo said. "I'm middle-of-the-road. 1 listen to both sides and make my decision from there." nu)iic u the gays and other people." Gray is also concerned about the coming tuition increases. "It's going to be a problem for people on financial aid. Something needs to be done about that." she said. "I will voice the opinions of my constit uents." Gray said. "I can promise that xour opinions will be crucial in meetings."