10 tuesday, february 9, 2010
whom will you
choose?
STUDENT
ELECTIONS
2010
Weeks of dormstorming, forums, petitions and
signs have come down to this. Today, you have
the power to choose who will be your voice
in the next year. These students will represent
THE candidates Student body president
monique “mo” Hardin
Hometown: Charlotte
Class: Junior
Major: Public policy and economics
favorites: Class: JAPN 203 - Intermediate Japanese
Alpine bagel: BLT on an everything bagel Superhero: Catwoman
Place on Campus: Campus Y lounge Dance move: The Butterfly
nash keune
Hometown: Germantown, Md.
Class: Junior
Major: Economics and history
favorites: Class: ENGL 225 - Shakespeare. Alpine Bagel: John Wayne.
Superhero: Aquaman. Place on Campus: “Wherever I meet you.”
Dance Move: Cabbage Patch.
Joe levin-manning
Hometown: Bridgeport, Conn.
Class: Junior
Major: Russian and East European studies
favorites: Class: MUSC 211: Men’s Glee Club
Alpine Bagel: John Wayne on cracked wheat Superhero: Captain Planet
Place on Campus: McCorkle Place Dance Move: Aidi in International Rumba
THE candidates senior class officers
tyler Aiken / justin webb
Hometown: Asheville / Saratoga, Tenn.
Class: Juniors
Major: Peace, war and defense / History
Get seniors information on higher education opportunities
and job fairs
Get an amazing commencement speaker
Give back to the school and the community through service.
Find senior marshals that are as excited about serving the
senior class as they are
“We will always reflect the opinions and
thoughts of the seniors … We will listen to
you and adapt our plans accordingly.”
— on why You should vote for them
Student Elections 2010 The Daily Tar Heel
STUDENT
ELECTIONS
2010
you to administrators, state government and the
community at large. And your choices will surely
resonate. Read below to learn how each candidate
described what they’d do with the job if elected.
goals: “I have been exposed to the workload of an SBP
Office hours in the PIt through working for Jasmin as her executive
Online textbook exchange assistant, and I have feasible goals that I have
Review supplemental education
requirement
already begun to implement here at Carolina.”
Increase the amount of buses en — on Why You should vote for her over the other candidates
route during peak hours
Strengthen partnerships with Her greatest strength: “Multitasking, singing.”
University services Her greatest weakness: “Wanting to do everything.”
Fun facts: She was a UNC student for Halloween last year.
She learned to Thai box in a gym in Bangkok, Thailand this summer.
goals: “When I think of myself, I include every student at
Change the name of “Chapel UNC in that. And when I think of you, I include
Hill” to “Unaffiliated House of
Worship and Secular Community myself in that too. Your interests are my interests.
Temple Mosque Center Hill.” Your hopes are my hopes. And your dreams?
Abolish tuition. They’re my dreams too … This campaign is about
Grade hyperinflation.
electing yourself. In a way, voting for any other
Narwhal tank in Davis Library.
Rename the Dean E. Smith
candidate would be voting against yourself.”
Center the “Roy Dome.” — on Why You should vote for him over the other candidates
His greatest talent: “Empathy.”
His greatest weakness: “Probably a combination of being
Web Site: studentorgs.unc.edu/nash too passionate, caring too much and working too hard.”.
Fun facts: He was a hipster for Halloween last year.
“I used to be a very serious, competitive basketball player. I was good on the court but I wasn’t so great at
the little rituals that surrounded the game. For instance, I was forbidden from trash-talking, mostly because I
once accidentally used the word ‘lugubrious’ in one of my ill-conceived taunts.”
goals: “I am devoted to making student government
Tuition chart work for the students. I know what it takes to be
Supporting student the student body representative, and I will do
organizations
Finishing the umbrella nonprofit
everything in my power to make sure that life for
organization students gets better.”
More family-friendly events — on Why You should vote for him over the other candidates
Increasing student involvement
His greatest talent: “Magnetic personality”
with planning of major projects
His greatest weakness: “Not sleeping.”
Web Site: studentorgs.unc.edu/tarheel
Fun facts: He was a “girl/biker” for Halloween last year.
“People are surprised to find that I am a black, gay Jew because of the improbability. I guess you can say I’m
one improbable man.”
liz deane / justin tyler Sean ryan kiernan / elizabeth monier
Hometown: St. Louis / Valdese, Tenn. Hometown: Raleigh / San Antonio
Class: Juniors Class: Juniors
Major: Peace, war and defense / Communication studies Major: Art history / Biology and Spanish
Provide direct service opportunities for seniors by working Strengthen the relationship of the senior class with the
with existing on- and off-campus service organizations Chapel Hill community through meaningful service projects
Work with the GAA and Career Services to make finding a Give back to Carolina with 100% participation in the Senior
job or applying for graduate school as stress free as possible Campaign
Create senior-only opportunities, such as senior-only APPLES Prepare students for their lives “Beyond Carolina” through more
trips and a senior-only advisory committee to the chancellor accessible advising, career services and life skills preparation
“Our platform is feasible and well- “We know how to give you the tools for
researched. We’re a great team that can the future while making sure you live
make this an awesome year!” in the moment.”
— on why You should vote for them — on why You should vote for THEM
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how to vote: All registered students with a PID and Onyen can vote.
when how DTH ONLINE: Hear
Between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. today To vote online, first log in to Student Central with straight from the
your Onyen and password. Click on the “Vote in candidates about their
where student elections” button, which will appear on top priorities. Visit daily
Online, at studentcentral.unc.edu, or at the left-hand side of the page. tarheel.com/student-
voting booths set up in the Pit and at Rams Head body-elections to read
To vote in person, find a booth manned by the about the campaign
Plaza by the Board of Elections. Board of Elections. so far and watch each
why candidate make a two
These offices represent students in many administra- minute pitch for why you
tive capacities, for example, on the Board of Trustees. should give them your
They also control a significant amount of money from vote.
student fees — more than $1 million.

hogan medlin
goals: My experiences both in and out of
Make student government more sessions, advising systems and student government help me connect
more accessible online tools.
accessible and visible to you, the
student body. and engage with students most
Streamline many student gov-
Connect students to campus ernment initiatives with existing e≠ectively while also preparing me
organizations/centers to better
events and student organizations to to serve as the strongest liason to the
support and serve the student body
help them tailor their own Carolina
experiences through the Carolinaand student organizations. University administration.”
Monthly Look. Spearhead project from the — on Why You should vote for him over the other
Work with departments to makeplatform yearlong while also candidates
Hometown: Eden their academic resources more remaining flexible to the student
personalized with orientation body’s needs and concerns. His greatest talent: “Singing”
Class: Junior
Major: Political Science Web Site: studentorgs.unc.edu/hogan His greatest weakness: “Diet Coke”

favorites: Class: AMST 256 - Anti-Fifties Alpine Bagel: Butch’s Mile High Fun facts: He was the Monopoly Man for Halloween last year.
Superhero: The Human Torch Place on Campus: The Pit Dance move: “The Hogan” He has seven siblings: three biological and four step-siblings.

shruti shah
goals: “I have extensive experience in
Restructure student government Implement the goals outlined in student government, and I am really
so that we can become more my platform for each Cabinet
supportive of students and student committee. excited and passionate about my
organizations by working with Make student government platform ideas and the opportunity
them instead of competing with
them.
leaders more visible and accessible to restructure student government so
enrollment growth.
Work to improve student that it can better serve students.”
government’s relationship with the
— on Why You should vote for her over the other
town of Chapel Hill and the state candidates
of North Carolina.
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
Her greatest talent: “Laughing like a seal.”
Class: Junior Her greatest weakness: “Occasional passive-aggressiveness.”
Major: Political science Web Site: studentorgs.unc.edu/shruti
favorites: Class: ANTH 499H - Globalization and the U.S. South Alpine Bagel: Hummus Fun facts: She was the cookie from “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” for Halloween last year.
is Among Us with veggies on cracked wheat Superhero: Quail Man Place on Campus: the She loves Montana, national parks and bell peppers.
seventh floor of Davis Library in the room that overlooks the Pit Dance Move: The Pancake

greg strompolos
goals:
Ensure that bonfires remain on
Franklin Street during post-game
celebrations.
Create a free teacher-course
rating system that is independent
from the administration. Students
will be incentivized to rate their
classes accurately and only
students who rate their classes will
be granted access to the site.
Hometown: Denver
Eliminate surprises in tuition
Class: Junior
Major: International studies and global economics Web Site: studentorgs.unc.edu/G
favorites: Class: INTS 390 - Critical perspectives on developing China Fun facts: He was Rufio from “Hook” for Halloween last year.
Alpine Bagel: Lox and cream cheese Superhero: Mystique Place on Campus: Dey Hall He can speak Greek, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese and English.
Dance move: Windmills and head-kicks (breakdance moves)
spikes by ensuring that each
student knows what s/he will pay
each year.
Centralize technological
infrastructure by using Google
applications like Gmail, Google
Calendar and Google Documents.
Elevate our global reputation
by holding a global summit so
that careers services are positively
impacted.
“I represent the real students at UNC
and am willing to stand up for them.
Most of my opponents are establishment
candidates who represent the status quo,
and I am worried that they will be
puppets of the administration.”
— on why You should vote for him over the other
candidates
His greatest talent: “360 flips on the skate, also my ability
to connect with a wide range of people on a wide range of
interests, cultures, languages and backgrounds”
His greatest weakness: “I have a bad perception of time.”

THE candidates caa president other races

gpsf President: laura blue
Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Class: Third-year Major: Analytical chemistry
GOAL: Work with administrators to establish defined criteria for
gaining in-state residency and transparent continuous
enrollment policies.

rha President: Ryan Collins

Hometown: State Road
Class: Junior Major: Political science and economics
GOAL: Increase the representative nature of RHA by working with
Brandon finch Tom Kuell the Department of Housing to ensure residents concerns are taken
Hometown: Apex Hometown: Davie County into consideration on major decisions.
Class: Junior Class: Junior
Major: Health policy and management Major: Business
congress ballot options
District 1: North Campus, 3 seats: District 6: Off-campus housing,
Create a student task force to help decide the 2010-11 Students decide: one ticket, two tickets or group seating W. McKinney Brown IV, Kristian 10 seats: Robert Ackerman, Scott
men’s basketball ticket policy Doty, Austin Gilmore, Holly Freedenberg, Alexander Lopez,
Blue-White spring football experience Holbrook, Adam J. Horowitz, Todd Michalske, Thomas Myrick, Lee
Conduct intensive recycling and energy audits at athletic venues A culture more conducive to tailgating Habib Maya, Melinda Roth, Marc Storrow
Restructure the CAA Cabinet to allow for better, stronger Connect premier Division-I student athletic leaders across the Seelinger District 7: Auxillary housing,
relationships with other student organizations nation District 2: Middle Campus, 1 seat: 2 seats: Chelsea Miller, Kristen
Reach my $10,000 philanthropy goal No candidates Johnson, Beth Lawrence
Stadium and tailgating recycling initiatives District 3: South Campus, 6 seats: District 8: Graduate, 5 seats:
Host an all-student tailgating lot for football games Blake Aiken, Adam Jutha, Dan Alex Mills, Serena Witzke
“I have the proven experience, vision, Peterson, Evan Ross, Greg Steele District 9: Graduate, 5 seats:
“I promise to include you in every and leadership to meet the student District 4: Granville Towers, 2
seats: Deanna Santoro
Carrington Skinner, Lace Leilani
Wayman
aspect of Carolina athletics!” body’s needs.” District 5: Greek housing, 1 seat: District 10: Graduate, 6 seats:
Taylor Ann Holgate, Luke Woodcock Lisa Heimbach, Matt Skancke
— on why You should vote for him — on why You should vote for him