Election money debated
Not all students are equal, especially in Associated Student’s elections.
Some students run lavish campaigns because of their ample personal finances, while others must scrounge together enough money to print out fliers.
Last week, councilmembers discussed ways to make the upcoming A.S. election fair. The monetary debate was part of a larger election code overhaul.
Some councilmembers were concerned that A.S. elections would devolve into runaway spending, put college students into debt and set a “dangerous precedent” by allowing executive positions to be essentially up for sale to the highest bidder.
Councilmembers discussed various solutions. One proposal restricted the amount of overall campaign contributions a person could receive to $2,500 including only $100 from an individual person. Another suggested contribution cap of $10,000 and a proposal to set no cap at all, were both voted down.
Interfraternity Council Representative Tyler Boden suggested a $5,000 contribution cap which was finally approved by the council.
With an election looming next spring, students will have the opportunity to run for the various positions within A.S. Some executives shared their own experiences when they ran for offices. Vice President of External Affairs Daniel Osztreicher summed up his advice by saying, “It’s going to get expensive.”
Fraternities host charity event
Student E.J. Avena promoted a hip-hop musical event with the goal of raising money to purchase 10,000 shirts for children in the Philippines. Fraternity Alpha Psi Rho will be teaming up with PNOY Apparel to present “A Sammy Thing — Shirt the Kids Charity Showcase” on Dec. 9 in Montezuma Hall.
The “showcase” will feature performers such as Blue Scholars, Son of Ran, Bambu, Ashley Robles and Kiwi. Avena said that the event is aimed at spreading awareness of poverty in the Philippines and worldwide.
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