The Daily Tar HeelMonday, February 10, 19929
Letters endorse candidates
Honesty, credentials make
Shelburne right candidate
To the editor:
If you're the type of person that
loathes campus politics, then you're the
type of person who shou Id take a second
look at Mark Shelburne. We are two
people who do not like typical campus
politicians; nonetheless, we are excited
to be able to endorse Mark for student
body president. Mark is undoubtedly
qualified for the position. But you can
look anywhere for his credentials let
us tell you about him.
We have gone to school with Mark
collectively for 19 years. He is one of
the most honest, sincere and genuinely
caring people we know. He is truly
concerned about your needs and inter
ests. Mark has been active in many
different organizations such as rugby.
Student Congress and his fraternity, as
well as being a noteworthy scholar.
Mark's familiarity with so many as
pects of campus life means that he knows
Carolina in ways someone that has been
sheltered in a government office can't.
: Mark is always accessible and will
listen to your concerns. He is a man of
strong opinion, yet he is willing to take
your recommendations seriously, and
when he makes a decision, he considers
all sides of an issue and chooses what
ever solution will benefit the greatest
number of people. As student body presi
dent, Mark would be committed to see
ing his plans through, because he be
lieves that they are in the best interest of
all the students.
Anyone who has ever seen Mark
play rugby or debate an issue knows he
is dedicated to accomplishing his goals.
He will tackle any challenge head on
and is committed to doing everything in
his power to get a job done. Think about
the qualities that you want to set in your
president. You will find these qualities
in Mark.
In addition to presenting to you an
outstanding politician, we are present
ing you an extraordinarily good man.
Mark is the type of individual that ex
emplifies the highest quality both aca
demically and personally and is some
one who not only cares about political
issues, but will care about you. For
more reasons than we could ever list
here, we are proud to give our endorse
ment to Mark Shelburne for the office
of student body president.
' KRISTEN PAIGE ALEXANDER
Junior
English
WILLIAM ALEXANDER
'GRAHAM IV
Junior
Biology
Shelburne rolls up sleeves
to solve campus problems
To the editor:
Pick up a newspaper, and you'll prob
ably see a headline alerting you to the
most recent casualties in the ever-present
budget crisis, the latest flare-up of cam
pus racial hostilities and the newest
episode illustrating tension between
administrators and students. Some stu
dents feel frustrated, even to the point of
discouragement, about our prospects
for solving the seemingly insurmount
able problems that plague UNC. But
Mark Shelbume is the candidate who's
willing to roll up his sleeves and fix the
problems.
Since his first semester at UNC when
he began to work for student govern
ment, Mark has proven his effective
ness as an advocate for student con
cerns. Earlier this year, Mark proposed
an innovative plan to Student Congress
that would have raised much-needed
funding for our ailing libraries. The
proposal did not pass, but Mark did not
wallow in defeat. When discussing his
plan, hedidn't alter hisopiniontogratify
his listeners. But, at the same time, he
remained flexible to change. Mark lis
tened thoughtfully to everyone and made
improvements accordingly. Mark is
continuing to think of ways that stu
dents can help our libraries.
In the more than two years that we've
known Mark, he has always been a
sincere and genuine friend. He truly
cares about what is happening to this
university, and he has al waysacted with
honesty and integrity. His ethics are
unquestionable. Though Mark has been
an active member of Student Congress
since his freshman year, he has remained
apart from the political mudslinging
and immaturity that have hindered that
institution's progress. In his term as
chairman of the Rules and Judiciary
Committee, Mark never used his pow
erful position for personal gain or to
settle petty grievances with other con
gress members. Mark knows student
government can be a positive force on
campus only if its members act with
concern for the greater good.
IfyoumeetMark.you'llbeimpressed
by his approachability and his willing
ness to listen and really consider your
ideas. Call him, visit him in Suite C,
stop him when you see him on campus.
He'll be happy to listen to your ques
tions and opinions about his platform
and student government. But most of
all, visit the polls and vote for him
tomorrow.
TRACY LAWSON
Senior
Political Science
JEN PILLA
Junior
Political ScienceEconomics
Results as RHA president
speak highly of Peeler
To the editor:
"Don't tell me what you have done.
Show me what yon are going to do. "
There is perhaps no quote which bet
ter sums up the spirit of this year's
election. In a year when many student
body president candidates are talking
more about past successes than about
student concerns, there is one candidate
who has stayed focused on the issues
Scott Peeler.
Between the two of us, we have two
years of student government experi
ence and six years of residence hall
government experience. During that
time we have watched many students
serve as leaders of this campus some
very good, some not so good. There is
no question in our minds, however, that
Scott Peeler has been one of the most
effective leaders on this campus in the
past few years. His experience this year
as RHA co-president has given him the
opportunity to form relationships with
those administrators with whom he will
be working as student body president. It
also has given him the insight and sen
sitivity to recognize those issues and
concerns which will affect students all
over this campus in the next year.
Scott's commitment to recycling on
this campus is unparalleled. In the past
year he has worked closely with TAr
Heel Recycling Program to improve
both the quality and quantity of recy
cling in the residence halls. Now, he
wants to do the same for classroom
buildings. Placing recycling bins on the
first floor of classrooms will improve
greatly the effectiveness of recycling
on this campus.
Another item that will affect students
in the upcoming year is student fees.
Scott has pledged not to raise student
fees unless it is absolutely necessary,
and only if all other funding options
have been exhausted. It is only through
a commitment like this that students'
interests will be protected, and students
will continue to receive a high-quality
education at an affordable price.
What sets Scott apart from all the
other student body president candidates
are his high standardsof ethics and solid
ideas for student government. He not
only has realistic ideas, but also a fea
sible plan to accomplish each one
something you will not find from any of
the other candidates. Join us on Feb. 1 1
in voting for the one person who will
make a difference on this campus next
year, Scott Peeler.
" NICKFRANZESE
Senior
Business Administration
SUSAN WARD
Senior
Speech Communications
Administrative ties make
Peeler strongest candidate
To the editor:
We write this letter today, because it
is essential that students recognize the
importance of their vote this Tuesday,
especially for the office of student body
president. It is clear that one candidate
stands out from the rest because of his
integrity, honesty, dedication and abil
ity Scott Peeler. Having worked
closely with Scott, we believe students
should know he listens and responds to
people's needs. In short, he makes things
happen.
We have also seen firsthand how
Scott deals with administrators, such as
Chancellor Paul Hardin. More than any
other candidate, Scott has developed an
excellent working relationship with the
University administration to the benefit
of every student. While other candi
dates speak of connections in Raleigh,
we think that solid connections right
here in Chapel Hill have greater impact
on student life.
Scott is also dedicated to and has
actively pursued issues that concern
every student. He played a key role in
the Residence Hall Association's Ra
cial Diversity Proposal that has recently
become a part of housing policy. This
program will afford African-American
students the opportunity to develop a
strong, viable community on North
Campus. Furthermore, Scott worked
hard to ensure that no student would be
displaced or forced to move because of
this proposal. For more than a decade,
many students had called for action and
because of Scott's dedication as RHA
co-president, that call has finally been
answered.
We are convinced of Scott's per
sonal commitment to actively challeng
ing the administration to establish a
free-standing Sonja H. Stone Black
Cultural Center. The tone that has been
set by Matt Heyd must be continued,
and the administration must move for
ward on the issue. We need a student
body president who will stay the course
until the struggle has been won.
Finally, as two students who have
worked hard to change the face of this
university, we urge each of our fellow
students to vote in Tuesday's election.
For us the choice is clear vote for
Scott Peeler for student body president.
HEATHER LYNCH
Senior
B iologyAnthropoIogy
SCOTT WILKENS
Junior
Political ScienceEconomics
Moody avoids the politics,
understands students' view
To the editor:
John Moody doesn't have the "expe
rience" of the useless committees and
bureaucracy that have characterized stu
dent government in past years. He is
simply a student like you and me
who despises the politics of student
government and now wants to do some
thing about it.
John has avoided the ethical debates,
mudslinging and controversy of this
campaign. Nobody has ever questioned
John's ethics or integrity. John has run
a quiet, issues-based campaign, because
he simply has the best platform.
Every candidate complains about the
increase in student fees. John is the only
candidate who will donate his $1,200
stipend to a.p.p.I.e.s. He also wants to
eliminate the $12,908 of your student
fees that student government leaders
"earn." A pot of about $10,000 called
the "Student Opportunity Fund" is sit
ting there doing nothing. John wants to
combine the two five-figure numbers
and use $23,000 of your money that is
now wasted!
John has the best plan for combating
the budget crisis. Instead of embarking
on a fruitless grassroots campaign or
misguided complaining, John will go
directly to the people in state govern
ment who have the power to make
changes. The General Assembly, sena
tors and Gov. Jim Martin will know
John Moody. Additionally, John is the
only candidate focusing on re-allocating
the "state education" money that
goes from Raleigh to private universi
ties like DOOK (and even out-of-state
institutions like Georgetown).
Finally, we have a candidate dedi
cated to improving the relationship be
tween the University community and
all minorities. Only John proposes a
free-standing multicultural center that
includes the BCC as its major tenant
and space for all groups on campus
dedicated to reducing racial tension.
John recognizes that the University and
the building must address the needs of
all minorities. Additionally, while stu
dent leaders planned marches and ral
lies at a meeting to get an African
American Department, none of them
knew who makes this decision. The
next day, John went to Wilson Library,
found out and began working in the
right direction to get this done.
Obviously, John has the best plans to
deal with the major issues. UNC stu
dents rallied behind the Tar Heels for
the big game. Now we must rally be
hind John Moody to elect a student
body president who will win huge vic
tories for Carolina. Go Heels: Vote for
John Moody.
HUBERT DAVIS
Senior
Criminal Justice Major
Moody only candidate to
address graduate needs
To the editor:
As current president of the Graduate
and Professional Student Federation, I
was concerned with who is running for
student body president. After evaluat
ing all of the candidates, I have become
most impressed with John Moody and
his ability to listen. He was the only
candidate to attend several GPSF meet
ings to listen to the needs of graduate
students before making his platform.
John is dedicated to making the GPSF
president another vice president to the
student body president, increasing the
paltry 15 percent of graduate fees that
are allocated specifically to graduates
to 50 percent and securing better health
insurance for graduate students.
After listening, John unlike other
campus politicians with whom I have
worked acts. His style is not to form
impotent ad hoc, blue-ribbon task forces
and committees, but rather to forcefully
pursue approval for these concerns by
directly working with the people (ad
ministration, state legislators) who have
the power to make these changes. As
GPSF president, I feel that John Moody
is more dedicated than any other stu
dent body president candidate to ad
dressing and following through on the
needs of graduate students.
Additionally, I spent two years as an
undergraduate at Carolina and know
that John will tackle the "big" issues of
the budget crisis and race relations more
fervently than anyone. He will also act
to remedy many of the quality-of-life
issues that others choose to ignore. For
instance, he is frustrated with Marriott's
ability to "coerce" on-campus students
to buy $ 100 worth of food each semes
ter, the lack of lighting and recycling on
campus and the Union Station closing
before Davis Library. Already, John is
working with the UNC Department of
Transportation to add more bike racks
and has gained approval from the regis
trar for an improved exam schedule that
greatly reduces the number of 8 a.m.
exams and students with two exams in
one day.
I am very excited that John is running
for student body president. He is the
first candidate in my four years at UNC
who represents the student perspective
outside of the campus political genre.
He is running not because he has any
future political aspirations, but because
like most students, he is frustrated with
student governments that plan speeches
and marches instead of solving prob
lems. Consider the candidates carefully,
and then support your candidate vo
for student body president
cally and with your vote, as I am doing
with John Moody.
JANE E. ROPER
Graduate
Business
Bibbs' experience portrays
his care for University
To the editor:
There isajob opening at Carolina
one of the most significant a student can
hold. There are five applicants. With
respect for all the candidates and affir
mation of their abilities, we encourage
you to compare their experience and
accomplishments. Without exception,
Mark Bibbs has outstanding qualifica
tions. Without exception, Bibbs has
unparalleled experience. Through con
crete achievements, Mark has clearly
demonstrated his sincere commitment
to improving the quality of life at Caro
lina. Compare thecandidates' ideas. Mark
has a comprehensive, solid and realistic
vision of what we, as students, can
achieve. Mark Bibbs has mastered the
difficult task of accomplishing goals
important, long-term goals. Signifi
cantly, Mark secured a permanent seat
for students on the UNC Board of Gov
ernors, a position that will continue to
benefit students long after we graduate.
Mark has cultivated a strong rela
tionship with UNC administrators. In
addition, he has developed a rapport
with key North Carolina legislators.
Quite frankly, the importance of these
relationships cannot be overstated.
Bibbs has consistently exposed himself
to the workings of the machines that
control Carolina ... our General As
sembly and our Board of Governors.
Nothing significant happens at UNC
without the approval of these men
and women. NOTHING.
Mark has a mature, long-term vision
for the office of student body president.
Mark will cultivate the minds and lead
ership potential of Carolina's younger
students, while utilizing the talents and
experience of upperclassmen and gradu
ate students. His desire is to produce
mature and capable leaders who are
trained in the workings of a large public
university.
Get to know Mark Bibbs. He has
turned ideas into concrete accomplish
ments. He knows how to overcome ad
versity and build consensus. He sees no
impossibilities. His thorough knowl
edge of the past and present of our
university and the possibilities he
envisions for service as student body
, president will produce both immedi
ate and long-term benefits.
Mark Bibbs is a strong leader. He is
honest and approachable. He has strong
convictions and is deeply committed to
the students of Carolina. We ask that
you join us in electing Mark to the
office of student body president.
ERIC LEVINSON
Third-year law
JENNIFER LLOYD
Sophomore
Political SciencePsychology
Bibbs' perseverance will
make him best president
To the editor:
The race is not given to the swift, nor
to the strong, but rather to the one who
can endure until the end. It takes persis
tence, patience and a strong determina
tion to accomplish goals, no matter what
obstacles must be overcome. During
the past two years, Mark Bibbs has
proven that he can fight the good fight
and be flexible while consistently pre
serving the interests of those he repre
sents. Without question, he is the most ex
perienced and most capable candidate
for student body president. Bibbs has
consistently demonstrated his leader
ship ability by meeting diverse student
CAA candidate endorsed
Kirincich brings knowledge,
experience to bid for CAA
To the editor:
Election time is here again, and this
year, I would like to encourage every
one to vote for Tracy Kirincich for
Carolina Athletic Association president.
Tracy's list of accomplishments is im
pressive. As a sophomore, she served in
the CAA Cabinet as fund-raising asso
ciate director. This year, as CAA vice
president, Tracy was instrumental in
organizing the Franklin Street Extrava
ganza and the Homecom ing parade, and
she is one of only two students on the
board of directors for the Student Rec
reation Center that is now under con
struction. We need someone with
Tracy's knowledge of a wide variety of
CAA activities as well as her dedication
and commitment to serving the inter
ests of our student body.
Additionally, in the three years I have
known Tracy, I have seen her leader
ship abilities and enthusiasm firsthand.
As president of Kappa Kappa Gamma,
I have had the opportunity to get to
know Tracy and can attest to her com
mitment to support all of our teams,
revenue and non-revenue alike. Tracy
is the possessor of a unique blend of
dedication, enthusiasm and an exten
sive knowledge of what it takes to lead
needs.
He fought for the establishment of a
student voice on the UNC Board of
Governors and got it! Bibbs fought
for more financial assistance for our
campus by convincing the North Caro
lina General Assembly and the publ ic to
approve and support the collegiate li
cense plate proposal. These plates bring
$15 (per plate) back to our campus
year after year without raising stu
dent fees. Recently more than 500 plates
have been sold, and thousands more
will be sold benefiting our great univer
sity. These are the types of major ac
complishment Bibbs can attain.
Most recently, we've had problems
obtaining a free-standing black cultural
center. People are pessimistic about its
future. But Bibbs has concrete plans
that we believe will bring about solid
results toward the goal of creating a
center that will serve the University
community well.
Next year is going to be difficult. Our
university is in trouble, and someone
must work to reverse the momentum.
The next student body president must
be ready to assume office on day one.
Mark Bibbs has the background to be
gin making significant changes from
the beginning. He is ready, willing and
able to lead our student body through
the difficult times ahead. Bibbs is best
prepared for the major challenges that
we will face over the next year.
We urge you to cast a vote for expe
rience and change on Tuesday, Feb. 1 1.
Vote for real results. Vote for Bibbs.
MICHELLE THOMAS
Senior
African-American Studies
ARNIE EPPS
Junior
EducationEnglish
Airan promises carefully
researched platform ideas
To the editor:
Obviously, the world needs chang
ing, but we should remind each other
that we can only change what we are
willing to see for ourselves and take into
our own hands. It makes sense, then,
that if the student body is ever to unite,
we must do so under a president whose
mind is on the Big Picture while her ears
are open to ideas, and her OWN TWO
FEET are pounding the pavement.
Rashmi Airan combines ideas with
proven ability.
Nearly everything on campus falls
into Rashmi's realm of experience. If
an item of her platform interests you,
then rest assured that she has not only
researched it herself (yes, she did call
Harvard to find out that their reading
period lasts two weeks!), but has prob
ably chaired a committee for its better
ment. Rashmi'sactiveconcem proposes
that students should pursue their own
interests through grassroots campaign
ing beyond Raleigh. We belie ve, though,
that Rashmi will do her own homework
before she'll expect us to jump on
anyone's bandwagon.
While Rashmi brushes up our tired
tenets about student leadership with a
straightforward platform, the house
keepers are on their knees cleaning our
hallways. Even while campaigning,
Rashmi meets with the housekeepers
and concerned students every Thurs
day. This ensures that during her term in
office she will have armed herself with
enough information to build roads to
ward better education, salary and job
security.
Rashm i 's proposal of a peer advising
system will also provide sounder edu
cation, salary and job security for us.
It's difficult to mold our lives to a major
when we don't know which perspec
tives to take, let alone why! A wise,
well-trained and caring student should
assist JoeJane Freshman before Joe
Jane wanders aimlessly into the office
of someone who might or might not
value Joe'sJane's presence at the Uni
the CAA. And now, my hand is tired
and you are getting bored, so I will only
reiterate TRACY KIRINCICH for
CAA president.
KELLY BRUCE
Senior
English
Promise of diversity comes
with campaign of Tracy
To the editor:
Habari Gani! (What's the good
news?) Tracy "K" is the good news.
Proven leadership, commitment to di
versity and paramount energy describe
none other than Tracy K. Tracy has a
record of proven leadership in the Caro
lina Athletic Association. She has served
in the capacity of vice president of the
CAA and on the board of directors for
the new Student Recreation Center, to
mention a few. Tracy will be directly
responsible for working on the comple
tion of this project.
There is no doubt in my mind that
Tracy 's commitment and energy to serve
the students is tremendous. This past
year she worked directly with me on
resolving the Homecoming queen situ
ation and communicating ;he necessity
of a new implementation policy for
selection. She has also committed her
self to diversifying the Cabinet of CAA
versity.
Rashmi is willing to do plenty of
groundwork, but the burden of budget
cuts shouldn't smother students who
need to be using class time wisely. The
University should pay a full-time de
velopment officer to bang on doors for
Xerox money so students can read new
handouts in Rashmi's proposed 24-hour,
safe, well-lit study center.
Rashmi already works with adminis
trators and students and is ready to
familiarize the rest of us with the give-and-take
required of each side. Vote
Feb. 1 1 for Rashmi Airan, whose expe
rience lets every student trust her poten
tial. LUCY YATES
Junior
MusicEnglish
JAMES DAVIDSON
Sophomore
Religious StudiesRussian Studies
Airan combines integrity,
experience in candidacy
To the editor:
It takes a distinct mixture of ingredi
ents to create a recipe for an effective
student leader a recipe that includes
integrity, determination and open
mindedness. Its so rare to find all these
qualities in one individual, but Rashmi
Airan's embodiment of these traits has
become overwhelmingly apparent to
us.
Since her freshman year, Rashmi has
worked to achieve focused goals of the
executive branch of student govern
ment. But unlike most people, she has
steered clear of any dirty laundry or
practices and instead has pursued ethi
cal means to accomplishing each goal.
As co-chairman of the Academic Af
fairs Committee, Rashmi worked to save
the passfail system when the faculty
tried to eliminate it this past year. She
doesn't have any fancy titles, but she
has been getting relevant things done to
make life better for us at UNC. As
student body president, Rashmi will be
accessible by working with all students
and producing tangible solutions.
Rashmi has proven time and time
again that she can be an effective leader
for the entire campus. From the music
auditoriums of Hill Hall to the offices of
the Carolina Union, from service pro
grams of the Campus Y to the lounge of
a residence hall, she has had a positive
impact on the lives of students at Caro
lina. Rashmi Airan is the ONLY candi
date with the most campuswide experi
ence. . .
As student body president, Rashmi
would have a sincere concern for in
cluding ALL groups in the decision
making process of this university. She
is a rare individual who can bridge the
gap that has so widely divided our cam
pus. Rashmi will give YOU a voice, a
voice that will not fall upon the deaf
ears of personal agendas and individual
aspirations but will send the call for
action, not only in Suite C, but also .
across the entire campus. It is time for
us to take control over issues and affirm
our rights as students at UNC. The ad
ministration needs to be challenged to
make certain commitments, and Rashmi
is ready and willing to represent stu
dents. Rashmi will get the jobdone, she will
do it with integrity, she will do it with
perseverance, and she will always ac
complish a task with YOUR best inter
ests at heart. Her experience is evident,
her strength inspiring and her sincerity
refreshing. Therefore, we MUST vote '.
Rashmi Airan for student body presi
dent. MARK CHILTON
Senior
Geography
DEEPU GOWDA
Junior
AnthropologyBiology
and homecoming activities.
I'm proud of Tracy's work and un
selfish commitment to serve. It is with
faith and assurance that I write this
letter of endorsement on behalf of the
Black Student Movement for Tracy "K".
ARNIE EPPS
Junior
English
Endorsement letters policy
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ceeded this word limit were cut from
the end and edited accordingly.
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dence hall association president and
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Candidates for senior class of
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Letters of endorsement for RHA
president and senior class offices
will be printed Tuesday.
The RHA letters of endorsement
will appear on the opinion page,
while letters of endorsement for se
nior class offices will appear else
where in The Daily Tar Heel.
, Election day is Feb. 1 1, and run
offs are Feb. 18.