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My name is Tuyen Nguyen and I am a first year. In the past two quarters I have been actively involved in the community working with the Asian Resource Center and Student for a Progressive Asian American Movement (SPAAM). As an Asian Pacific Islander, woman, students, and member of your community, I want to ensure safety, diversity, and access for all students. This includes raising awareness and addressing the issues facing the under represented groups. I firmly believe that change is necessary for progress. In order to achieve progress, better communication between student government and the community is essential for success. The creation of student coalitions is necessary to create a safe space for dialogue. The exchange of ideas between different personalities creates awareness and growth within the community. I am a product of such exchange of dialogue as I became more politically and socially aware. As your off-campus representative, I will work to have affordable and quality housing for all tenants and ensure that all tenant rights are met. I would also want to connect the UCSB community and Isla Vista by creating monthly meetings with members of the community. I would like to continue on this never ending journey of growth and progress with you as your legislative council. Vote S.A.C. Taking Action. Attaining Access.
You've probably talked to me on campus or joined one of my famous facebook groups. My name is Eva Kilamyan and I'm a first year Business Economics and Political Science major running for off-campus representative with Students' Party. I'm running because I want to help change student government to make it accountable to the students. Every student pays to fund A.S., so every student should know where his/her money goes. Under Students' Party leadership, all A.S. fiscal reports will be posted online and available to everyone. I strongly oppose our rising student fees and ridiculous textbook prices and will continue to work with Student Lobby to make sure that the politicians in Sacramento and Washington D.C. make higher education a priority. We all have different backgrounds, political views, and interests. But at the end of the day, we are all in the same boat. If we suffer, we suffer together. If we work together and voice our concerns, we will succeed together.
Hey all, I'm KATHRYN BENDER, but I give you all personal permission to call me KATIE. Currently, I am rocking a position as off-campus rep, and I would LOVE to continue holding this position in the '05-'06 school year. I'm a second year art studio major, and a member of the Tau class of Delta Delta Delta. I have a long rsum of student leadership throughout my life, including president for my senior class, vice president of Girls' League, and so much more. I am a firm believer of the STUDENTS' PARTY platform including, but not exclusive to tenants' rights, keeping the IVPD in their place, reasonable tuition and costs of books in order to keep higher education attainable to as many as possible, and generally forging a better situation for the students of UCSB. I am just a normal girl-I love UCSB and I love to party and have fun, but I also know when and how to get down to business. I'm not afraid to hear from those whom I represent, or to go out of my way to find out what is best for YOU. STUDENTS' PARTY stands for representing the voice of the students here at our gorgeous school, and I want to do so. I NEED to represent your voice, and I'll be sure to do a darn good job. Vote Students' Party: Your Choice, Your Voice. And believe me, you won't regret it. Thanks!
My name is Joel Rodriguez-Flores and I am a second-year global studies and women's studies major at UCSB. Over the past two years, I have become increasingly active in a number of progressive organizations on campus, including Amnesty International, Queer Student Union, and El Congreso. Currently, I am participating in the coalition for the planning of the upcoming UC-wide Women of Color Conference, and I am a finance co-coordinator for El Congreso's annual youth conference, which brings over 800 students to UCSB. I am also active in the local community; I campaigned extensively for Measure D last fall, and since it passed I have worked towards the construction of the Isla Vista community center.
Hey UCSB! My name is Ryann Gastwirth and I'm running for Off-Campus Representative with STUDENTS' PARTY. I know you are reading this because you are bored or you just happen to love UCSB as much as I do and want to have a say in the decisions that affect your life on campus and off. Either way, I would love to represent YOU on next year's Legislative Council. I'm here to bring your ideas and interests to the table to make sure that your voice is heard. Over the past year I have been an active member of Student Lobby, working on the IVFP campaign to create a better relationship between law enforcement officers and students, and fighting against increased fees which we all know is a huge pain in the ass. I'm broke and starving just like many of you and the issues that affect EVERY student such as ridiculous textbook prices, landlords that like to rip us off, lack of parking, and rising tuition are most important to me. This is our campus and I'm here to make sure it stays that way. Vote Ryann Gastwirth for off-campus rep because a vote for STUDENTS' PARTY is a vote for YOU.
Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Vote for Rachel Weight.
10. Lots of leadership experience-I've been actively involved in my school andcommunity since forever.
9. Member of Student Lobby - working on the IVFP campaigns to create a betterrelationship between police and students in Isla Vista, and the Prioritizationof Education campaign to make the university system affordable and accesible toall.
8. I hate Ugg boots and a mini skirt.
7. I love the environment and am dedicated to preserving our sweet coastlinesand community parks, and to making our campus as eco-friendly as possible.
6. I'm totally broke, and you probably are too, so I want to fight on our behalfagainst the raising of our student fees, high textbook prices, theimplementation of parking permits in IV, and any unnecessary spending of ourstudent body budget.
5. I love people and talking to people. I'll talk to you about any ideas orconcerns you have and help you out in any way I can.
4. I'm a nice girl. I take notes and proctor tests for disabled students at ourcampus and pick up litter on the ground when I see it.
3. I make excellent bean dip, and can make you some if you'd like.
2. I'm crazy about IV and the amazing community we've created here, and want tofight to preserve our traditional chill way of life.
1. I'm running with Students' Partyand we're kind of a big deal.
My name is Etuajie Evelyn Oiyemhonlan and as a representative of Student Action Coalition (S.A.C) running for off-campus representative, I am taking a pivotal role in tackling issues that concern women safety within our community as well as other essential issues that will ensure representation and security among all members of the under-served communities. Throughout my educational career, I have taken on many leadership positions that require determination and ambition. As an off-campus representative I am willing to concern myself with issues such as diversity and opportunity. This quote essentially epitomizes my desire to take a more proactive role in creating an academic environment that both tolerates change within our community and celebrates the nuances of cultures, ethnicities, and orientations that our coalition represents. Though I believe there is a progressive movement on campus that stands for social change within our community, I believe that we can do more to insure that the students at Santa Barbara are able to grow culturally and academically in an environment that supports these experiences. Though I have only been apart of UCSB's community for two quarters, I recognize the issues that need to be addressed and put to the forefront of the university. The issue of bringing together all organizations such as minority groups on campus, queer communities and women collections are needed in order to ensure a safe zone for all individuals. As a woman, and woman of color I know that there will be obstacles that I have to face but I am willing to take them on headstrong without letting down. Vote for S.A.C because a person without ambition is dead, a person without love is dead, but a person with ambition and love for progressiveness and change is ever so alive. Vote S.A.C. Taking Action, Attaining Access.
Hello, my name is Carlos Cruz. I am running for the position of off-campus representative with the Student Action Coalition. I am currently the Vice President of San Miguel Hall. I am also a member of El Congreso, the Student Commission On Racial Equality and Queer Student Union. Student government should be a place where all students are heard, no matter what race, religion, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability they have. If elected I will bring forward YOUR ideas, issues and concerns to A.S. and the campus as a whole. I will work closely with underrepresented communitiies on campus so that the voices of all students are heard and their concerns addressed. As off-campus representative I shall work with the IVTU and other local tenant advocates to protect the rights and detain affordable housing and decent living for all UCSB students. I will also work to increase the safety and accessablility for students with disabilites, womyn, people of color, queer, low income and all students.
My name is Candice Hodge (Candy); I am currently running for Off- Campus Representative for the most influential and most recognizable organization on campus: Student Action Coalition (SAC). I am a freshman who is double majoring in Law and Society and Psychology, with a minor in French. I am a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P). I hold the position of President of the local Youth council (400+ persons) and I am the National Youth Works Representative for Region I (I am responsible for seven states). I am a member of Black Student Union (BSU), AKANKE (women's support group) and the French Club. I am also the Multi-Cultural Awareness Chair (MAC) for Francisco Torres Hall Council. As one can see, I am highly active in my community in various aspects.
One may ask, why I am right for the job? The answer will be as follows:
1.) I am devoted to Social and Political Issues that affect and has an effect on the community.
2.) I am experienced; I believe that age does not define who you are and what you are able to contribute to the community.
3.) Lastly, I am a person that makes changes, which affects my community permanently not temporarily!
If you want and EXPECT change in your community, vote for SAC and most importantly Candice Rochelle Hodge for Off-Campus Representative! Taking Action, Attaining Access!