2010 Election Supplement

On-Campus Representatives

Onyinyechi "Onyi" Apakama - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Wassup my fellow GAUCHOS!

My name is Onyi Apakama and I am excited to be running as your On-Campus Representative. I am a first year psychology major, and I live in the Black Scholars Hall in Santa Rosa a.k.a DA ROSA.

I am currently an intern for the Vice-President of Statewide Affairs. Where we have put forth different weeks of actions and petition signing to get our legislators to prioritize education! I am also a member of the Peer Education program in the Office of Judicial Affairs. We worked to put on a week called ÒSpeak Up Against HateÓ to spread awareness about hate crimes on our campus. As a member of BSU, Black Student Union, I was able to host high school students for our outreach program. This program lasted for three days it gave the students a taste of life in college .

Simply my plans if elected

Making A.S. more accessible to students because it's supposed to work for YOU!
Fighting the fight of FEE HIKES! Lobbying legislators and regents.
Developing effective and sustainable transportation to and from events for Students and Organizations on campus.
Increasing the Diversity on our campus by making sure ALL STUDENTS are represented.

I am a dedicated person that is always ready for action. I will advocate for the needs and concerns of students to the best of my ability.

I am here for YOU! So you down with O.P.P? Vote Onyi Apakama for On-Campus Rep.

Zoe Poff-Turjacanin - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

WASUP WITH YOU UCSB!
My name is Zoe Poff-Turjacanin, I am a first year undeclared major and I am ready to represent YOU as an ON-CAMPUS

I am a strong believer in fighting for the students. As a student who originates from a low income family, the budget cuts hurt me greatly just as it does many of you.
I have developed an understanding for our school and it's structure through different organizations on campus that I am involved with. Our campus needs representatives such as myself to ensure the correct actions are taken to create positive change. I am passionate about making UCSB a better community for everyone.
I will do everything in my power to:

Make our associated students more transparent
Create a better meal plan (rollover meals if possible)
Find efficient ways to enroll on course waiting lists
Campaign towards a campus that is more diverse, unified, and inclusive
MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT FEES ARE NOT TAXED

I'M READY TO REPRESENT YOU AND HEAR YOUR VOICE SO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH ME!
-FACEBOOK @ ZOE POFF-TURJACANIN
-EVEN FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER= TWITTER.COM/TWEETMISZZOE
-EMAIL ME ZTURJACANIN@UMAIL.UCSB.EDU
DO THE RIGHT THING BE DOWN WITH O.P.P. AND VOTE ZOE VOTE ZOE VOTE ZOE!!!!!!!

Bevan "Drizzy" Verma - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB!

My name is Bevan Verma and I am running for your A.S. On Campus Representative Position for the 2010-2011 school year. This year, I served as your President for Santa Catalina North Tower and was amazed at how rewarding the position was. It taught me the leadership, citizenship, and scholarship skills necessary to be your future A.S. On Campus Representative.

If elected,

I will work on mental health issues, because I believe that everyone needs a break from all the stress and pressure that goes along with school, extracurricular activities, and tuition fees.
I will work on budget cuts, to ensure that our tuition fees aren't rising every quarter.
I will work on diversity issues to address the recent incidents of racism on several UC campuses this year.
I will work on environmental issues, to help make our school become more eco-friendly.

To address these issues,

I promise to plan great programs.
I promise to listen to every voice and have a open mind.
I promise to ensure that every resident is represented here at UCSB.

I have a real passion for the residence halls and believe in it with all my heart. I know every other candidate is begging for your vote, but know that I am the most qualified, the most dedicated, and the most passionate about representing the residence halls! VOTE BEVAN "DRIZZY" VERMA as your A.S. On Campus Representative and Vote for OPP!

Sarah Vilardo - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

What's up, UCSB!
I'm Sarah Vilardo, running for YOUR On-Campus Representative with OPP! I'm a first-year English major who loves being involved in campus life. Here are a few things I've done so far:

FSSP Administrative Vice President
Co-President of Manzanita Village
AS Legislative Council Proxy
Secretary for Phi Sigma Pi Coed Honor Fraternity

But enough about me! As YOUR On-Campus rep, my priority would be to represent and serve YOU.

Too often, the needs of the students are overlooked, and it has to stop. If politicians won't step up and put us first, we must speak for ourselves and elect student representatives that are dedicated to making the changes we want to see.
Our AS representatives must act with INTEGRITY and KNOWLEDGE, especially considering the climate of not only our university, but of the UC and higher education system in general.
Working within the residence halls with RHA has allowed me to grow as a student leader, acting on behalf of a constituency to create an environment which benefits the students. I feel as though I understand how the university works and am able to recognize student needs.
Being a part of AS would be an amazing opportunity!
I would love to work to build COMMUNITY, encourage INCLUSIVITY and DIVERSITY AWARENESS, and make AS a more welcoming and TRANSPARENT environment. Most importantly, AS needs to work for YOU!

You down with OPP? Vote for me! Sarah Vilardo for On-Campus Rep!

Julia "Julie" Flores - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

What it do Gauchos!?!

My name is JULIA FLORES, I am a first year Business Econ Major and I am running to be a trustworthy On-Campus Rep. As YOUR On-Campus Representative I plan on addressing certain issues such as:

Student Outreach
Transparency
Budget Cuts

I strongly believe that these three issues affect our campus greatly. By reaching out to students I plan on providing detailed information on what is occurring in A.S and the activities that are being organized for the student body. In order to assure transparency within A.S I plan on holding open meetings and providing financial disclosure statements. As YOUR representative I will do all that it takes to make education affordable again, it is absurd that universities receive 7.5% of the state general fund while close to 11% is dedicated to prisons!!

As a resident myself I know on a first hand basis the issues that the on-campus community faces. I will have YOUR voice heard and assure that your concerns are not ignored. I am looking forward to being YOUR on-campus representative. So remember vote for JULIA FLORES!

Sarah Gilbert - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Gilbert, and I am a first year English major who would love for you to vote for me as your on-campus representative! I am a very open-minded and friendly person who wants to help students by representing them and their needs in a very positive way. I truly enjoy taking on leadership responsibilities and working to gain what students want most from their time here at UCSB.

I currently serve as the President of the Anacapa residence hall, and I have loved every minute of hall council meetings and hall programs that work to build community, as well as address different issues students face here on campus. I am also the President of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and I work with other dedicated and enthusiastic students to recognize leadership within the residence halls through card making activities and managing the Of The Month recognitions.

Students at UCSB deserve awesome programs that work to build community, educate on issues like diversity, and work to keep students feeling safe and content here on UCSB campus. The biggest goal of mine is for ALL of your thoughts and opinions to be HEARD. The most important part of the University is the students, and I want YOU to be able to depend on myself and the members of the B.O.S.S. party to take a proactive stand in making your experience at UCSB the best possible.

Erica Kalingking - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Fellow Gauchos!!! My name is Erica Kalingking. So, how are you? Ever feeling down, a little lost, maybe need a shoulder to cry on? I'm your girl. Elect me for on campus representative for legislative council and I'll make sure that your new home is a home you feel proud to be a part of. But of course, who would want to trust a stranger? Let's get familiar.

I'm a first year psychology/music major.
I play the trumpet and I am involved with theatre.
Santa Catalina's hall council--9th floor representative.
I'm all for starting a funk band or jamming(jazz is my thing!).
I'm open minded and am passionate about everything I go after.

Now that you know me a little better, I hope you feel reassured when I tell you that I am passionate about solving these problems that can no longer be ignored.

FEE HIKES. RIDICULOUS, UGLY, BLOOD-THIRSTY FEE HIKES. This isn't a terrible vampire movie, this is our education here. These need to stop and I promise that you'll have a voice at meetings that is well-educated and on your side.
SAFETY. I'm driven to find ways to work with campus security to ensure that protection is there BEFORE we have to call for it.
TRANSPORTATION. Do you stay late and have to get back to places like FT? The fact that buses run only every forty minutes at night is unsettling, and a safety hazard.

So remember, vote B.O.S.S., all for you.

Joseph "Joe" Lee - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

WHATS UP UCSB. My name is Joe, and I am currently a first year Poli-Sci major. I am chillest person you will ever see on campus so never be afraid to start a chat with me. I am running to be YOUR On-Campus Rep so vote for me and B.O.S.S and lets get BOSSY! I am currently the MAC (Multicultural Awareness Chair) for San Cat South and through this, I have had hands on experience with executive and legislation issues through Hall Council. My priority consists of three things, to make sure past issues never come back, to resolve present issues, and to pro-act and create an environment where futuristic problems will not occur.

If I were to be your voice and be elected, I will do my outmost best to fight these issues:

Create an environment where the Campus will have no room for hate crimes.
Adjusting the policies of meal plan, and create a better way for low income students to get meals.
Improving the safety of the bike paths on campus
FIGHTING FEE INCREASE!

So let your voices be heard and let's make things HAPPEN!!

I will be your VOICE, your ADVOCATE, and FRIEND

So come up, don't be shy, VOTE for JOE LEE as your ON CAMPUS REP and VOTE BOSS and let's get BOSSY!!!

Ian Moret - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey UCSB! My name is Ian Moret, and I want to be your On-Campus Representative next year! I'm a second-year Business Economics major who currently serves as the Farside Area Representative for the Residence Halls Association, and I've also previously served as the Media Coordinator for RHA.

Having been involved in the residence halls community for the past two years, I know that there's a lot of untapped potential among residents - I believe it's critical for AS to expand its outreach efforts into the halls so that students' can realize that potential. From the first week a student steps on campus, they should know about the possibilities waiting for them in our many student-run organizations.

Not only do I want to put my knowledge of RHA and Residential Life to work for students, but I want to help students help themselves. It's essential that there is an ongoing dialogue between the on-campus community, AS, and RHA in order to promote a better knowledge of the quality-of-life, financial, and many other issues that we face daily.

Finally, it's bad enough that students are paying ever-higher fees mandated by distant bureaucrats - I'll make sure that AS isn't being frivolous with students' hard-earned money. I want to make sure that AS isn't part of the problem by neglecting to follow through with its funding decisions.

A vote for me is a vote for greater integrity, responsiveness, and openness in our student government. Vote Ian Moret

Briana "Bri" Riley - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey Gauchos!!! My name is Briana "Brii" Riley. I'm excited about running for our On-Campus Representative next school year! I'm a former resident of Manzanita's Rainbow House and now I'm a current resident of Santa Rosa's Black Scholar's Hall. Living in these Res Halls I've become an adamant believer in COMMUNITY, UNDERSTANDING, DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVENESS and UNITY. I hold Executive Positions in Akanke, a Black Women's Support Group, the Peer Education Program, a student branch of the Office of Judicial Affairs and I am also a member of our campus' Gospel Choir, Black Student Union and I am a LGBTQQI Ally.

As a product of EOP's S.T.E.P (Summer Transitional Enrichment Program) I have gained knowledge that being EDUCATED, EMPOWERED, and ENLIGHTENED about OUR community are the keys to LEADERSHIP!

As your On Campus-Representative, I would strive to serve you by:

Making OUR campus More Inclusive and Diversified
Improving OUR Meal Plan Service
Creating More Diverse Outreach Programs
Creating More Study Areas and Safe Spaces With BETTER Hours
Creating Forums with Administration to have Input on Executive Decisions
Any Questions or Ideas for Improving OUR Campus, EMAIL ME : riley01@umail.ucsb.edu

With all the injustices placed upon our system, WE STUDENTS should have a SAY in what goes on OUR CAMPUS. If you believe in all these issues Vote ME as your Candidate for On-Campus Representative!!!!!

Remember to Vote "Brii" for On-Campus Representative!!!!!
Vote RED for B.O.S.S.
Why Not, Better. Our. School. System?

Danielle Stevens - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Whazzup! ;p

The name's Stevens. Danielle Stevens. ;)

I'm a first-year Philosophy and Black Studies double-major, Spanish minor. I am a proponent of all avenues of creative expression. I like to mediate and listen to an eclectic mix of music. I love my Sector 9 Longboard. I wish to join the Peace Corps one day! I'm running for On-Campus Rep (woo, woot!!) because I want to advocate for you STUDENTS and hear what YOU have to say because after all, it's YOUR university.

Issues I currently work on:

Instilling harmony amongst societal inhabitants by raising awareness of the hardships of diverse communities (regardless of ability, sexuality, gender, race or Ôclass'.)

Member of

OJA's Peer Education Program, Black Quare, Hall Council House Representative in Manzanita Village's Hall Council

Conferences I attended:

Student of Color
LGBTQIA Western Regional
Student Lobby

Issues I will be working on if elected into office:

Collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and government officials in attempts to prescribe a remedy for this recent budget epidemic that is plaguing higher education.
Advocating for more sanctioning in favor of and in regards to alternative modes of transportation, specifically skateboarding.
Pushing for the implementation of diversity-oriented course requirements and/or training to alleviate and mitigate present/potential conflicts amongst students from different walks of life
Demand transparency with the recent state-wide fee hikes and render transparency in regards to the allocation of student fees through AS

2010 Spring GeneralElection Supplement

On-Campus Representatives

2010 Spring General
Election Supplement