2010 Election Supplement

Representatives-at-Large

Joel Mandujano - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hi, my name's Joel Mandujano and I'm running for Rep-@-Large:)! Currently I sit on Legislative Council and am one of the two Political Chairs for the Queer Student Union.

As a currently council member, I have:

Represented communities that are underrepresented and underserved.
Taken stances against instances of hate across the UC system.
Not been afraid to take a stance on controversial subject matter.

If reelected, I will:

Prioritize the allocation of funds.
Promote and make sure that Associated Students is transparent.
Hold folks accountable to what they say.
Not drink at student-funded retreats;)

In short, vote for me. Word.

Jaret Ornelas - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

How's it going Gauchos? My name is Jaret Ornelas and I am running to be YOUR Rep @ Large with the DP Party! I am a third year Spanish/Chican@ Studies double major living in Isla Vista. Since my 1st fall quarter I have been involved with different community groups and causes:

I'm an officer in the Human Rights Group and am involved in other groups such as EAB, Campus Dems, Invisible Children, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Rallied for justice for unpaid San Clemente apt. painters
Organizer for Student-Worker Coalition. Helped plan marches and rallies for service workers
Tutored Elementary school students at Casa De La Raza
Organized students, workers, and teachers to get them to UC Regents meetings to protest fee hikes, enrolment cutbacks, and the militarization of UC
Lobbied State Assembly members to pass resolution HR. 5 against Prop 8 and attended the supreme court case on March 5th
Organized against the proposed Social Host Ordinance
Helped plan the March 4th Day of Action and the November Teach-In on the budget crisis
Worked in the External Vice President of Local Affairs Office as a liaison between AS and the workers on campus.

Some basic policies I'll work to enact:

Stop the Social Host Ordinance, more laws and police power are not the answer to IV's problems
Fight to have student input in county policy affecting Isla Vista
Work against the further privatization of our UC
Keep Landlords from taking advantage of tenants

Benjamin "Ben" Aceves - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hey Gauchos, my name is Benjamin Aceves currently a third year majoring in Political Science with a minor in Exercise and Sport Studies, and am running to be your Rep-at-Large. I have done extensive work with organizations dealing with social, economic justice, and health issues such as:

AS Student Commission on Racial Equality (S.C.O.R.E.)
AS Queer Commission
Healthy Eating and Living (H.E.A.L.)
DeColores

I have dedicated myself to improving and securing students' experience at UCSB, as I have enjoyed in my three years here. If elected, keeping these difficult economic times in mind I would work on:

Lowering student fees and costs associated with Student Health, and increase the services that are provided
Institute programs for lower- and middle-class families that would aid them in paying for Student Health fees and school books
Lower the cost of tuition that for ALL UCSB students
Work on ensuring tenant rights for students in Isla Vista are increased and secured
Outreach to students to increase involvement in Associated Students, so that it may better represent the UCSB student body.
Work to improve safety for student on and off campus, including holding police accountable to protecting and serving students
Making our university more accessible for all students, and increasing diversity on our campus in every aspect: race, sexual orientation, gender, and economic/legal status

So, Vote Benjamin Aceves for Rep-at-Large, Vote DP Party!!!

Marlenee Blas - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hey UCSB!
My name is MARLENEE BLAS and I am a second year Political Science major, running for REPRESENTATIVE @ LARGE with DP Party!
I have been involved with various organizations and as a current Resident Assistant I have witnessed how the financial stress, limited access to classes, and decrease of student services is affecting students. Due the budget crisis we can no longer be wasteful of our student fees, we need to be realistic and enact direct solutions in response to this crisis.
As a REP @ LARGE

In light of the recent A.S. distrust, I would work on TRANSPERANCY by having weekly updates on the AS websites to clearly see where our funds are going and how they will be used
To ensure ACCOUNTABILITY, I would ensure that A.S attends to student sponsored events that advocate for student issues, concerns, and student life.
I will work to create a stronger UC coalition by increasing communication with U.C in order to accountable to each other and make our demands strong as UC students.
In response to increase budget fees, lack of classes, and rise in tuition I would like to help create more classes by meeting with department chairs to create curriculum research based classes community academics internship training.

Jasmin "Lil J" Esparza - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Whose University? OUR university!

Hey UCSB! =)

I am Jasmin Esparza aka Lil J! I am a Political Science and Sociology double major w/ a minor in Education. I am running for Representative at large to put my passions and frustrations into work. We cannot sit around waiting for change to come. WE need to stand up, initiate and take action.

My involvements are:

Residential Life: RA for San Miguel Hall
Raza Liaison for Hermanas Unidas (HaU)
Co-Chair for Womyn of Color Conference
Mentor for LEAP
El Congreso
Former Co-President for Santa Catalina (FT) North
Residence Halls Association (RHA)

Projects and goals if elected:

Be assertive and go out of my way to protest & lobby politicians against the budget buts on Education. We are the future.
Promote awareness on injustices that take place on our campus and work towards ending them by taking immediate measures on educating the UCSB community
Strive to hold UCSB administration accountable
Build student coalitions among student organizations because we ARE the heart of this campus
Fight against unexpected student lock in fees
Form a UCSB Latino/Brown Caucus
Bring Associated Students into the Residence Halls to help transform incoming freshman into leaders
Advocate for Mother Earth: Being environmentally friendly

Look beyond shapes, titles and color. Instead look at passion because it yells louder than experience. Vote JASMIN ESPARZA aka Lil J for Representative at Large! I got your back. Know that your voice WILL be heard! Peace. Bless u! <3

Miles Freeman - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey there fellow Gauchos! My name is Miles Freeman and I'm running to be one of YOUR Representatives-at-Large on YOUR Legislative Council.

In the past I've served on the Residence Hall Association's Coordinating Board as a Representative-at-Large and this year I'm the RA for the bomb 1st and 2nd floors of San Miguel East Tower. As your Representative-at-Large next year, I want to make accountability a part of A.S. Currently as A.S. Attorney General I've made it my mission to reign in the excessive abuses of power by this years Legislative Council.

However, being Attorney General has also shown me that change needs to come from WITHIN Legislative Council and this belief has empowered me to run for this office. Next year, as a Representative-at-Large I want to amend the A.S. Constitution not only to force great accountability but also to foster transparency in our student government that's been lacking in past years.

Alongside this, as YOUR Rep-at-Large I intend to push for bills to reduce redundancy and excessive bureaucracy with our student government. Associated Students needs to work FOR THE STUDENTS and act PROACTIVELY instead of reactively when confronting the UC administration. The only way our government can do that is by increasing efficiency and insisting upon accountability to the student body that ELECTED THEM.

Therefore, if you care about honesty, accountability, integrity, and efficiency from your student government I STRONGLY encourage you to vote for me. Together, WE

Amanda Galvin - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hola UCSB!

My name is Amanda Galvin and I am running to represent YOU as a Rep-at-Large for the 2010-2011 Legislative Council. I am a third year, double majoring in Communication and Anthropology with a passion for the local community and its diversity.

As a student interested in experiencing as much as I can at UCSB, I have been involved in many groups since my first year including:

Community Affairs Board
Environmental Affairs Board
I.V. Community Relations Committee
Real Life
Orientation Staff '09
Santa Catalina Hall Council '07-'08

With the vote of the students, I plan to work on:

SUPPORTING the many environmental campaigns of the hard-working students in the numerous sustainable groups on campus.
EXPANDING the strong sense of community at UCSB to connect with other UC community organizations
REPRESENTING the students' real opinion, no matter how controversial an issue may be
CREATING a legacy for UCSB students to look back upon and be proud of

It is important to make sure you choose qualified candidates who have experience with working in our community. So please vote AMANDA GALVIN as your Rep-at-Large, and check out the many other qualified students of O.P.P.!

Aladrian "Dro" Goods - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

WADDUP *CHOS?!
I'm Aladrian Goods but you all probably know me as "DRO" and I am running for the Rep-At-Large position on Associated Students Legislative Council! I am a second year declared Pre-Business Econ major but I'm looking to major in Communications and minor in Feminist Studies. In my two years here at UCSB I have been involved in almost every possible aspect of this campus you can imagine. I hold executive positions on Sisters Geared to Reign, NAACP UCSB Chapter, and I'm the team manager for the Women's Basketball Team.

With the events that have occurred in these past months, including the "Gangsta Parties", "Compton Cookouts", homophobia, and various other incidents of hate occurring on UC campuses, my priority is to EDUCATE, ENLIGHTEN, and ENCOURAGE mutual RESPECT and DIVERSITY throughout our campus.

I also plan to:

Fight against FEE HIKES and CUT BACK of our campus resources including CLAS, EOP, Counseling/Career Services, and CLASSES.
Ensure that OUR money is being PROPERLY allocated to programs, resources, and organizations that promote SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, CITEZENSHIP, and DIVERSITY!
Continue to have the BETTERMENT of OUR University as my FIRST priority no matter what the cost.
Make AS Leg Council more accessible to YOUR opinions and concerns in order to successfully REP for YALL!

Still don't feel me? I guarantee no other candidate rides a RAZOR scooter. Oh yea, IMA B.O.S.S!

Vote for DRO! DON'T MAKE IT HARD. IT'S EASY! ?'s email me: aladriangaines@umail.ucsb.edu . VOTE B.O.S.S!

Nadim Houssain - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hi everybody! My name is Nadim and I am a first year global studies major. I am thrilled to be running for representative at large and I believe that I have the experience and ambition needed to effectively contribute to our school system through AS. I am currently the Multicultural Awareness Chair for Manzanita. As a MAC I take an active part in our weekly executive board and hall council meetings. I have also been invested with the responsibility of raising awareness of diversity within my residence hall. I will also expand upon this endeavor by being an RA next year. I am involved in various campus organizations such as, the Muslim Student Association, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Invisible Children. Additionally, I represent UCSB by competing for our track and field team through which I have also learned to effectively manage my time. With all these experiences I know that I am capable of bringing about the changes we need to see on campus.

Some goals I plan to pursue:

Make AS more transparent and accessible to our student body by outreaching more to the campus community both on and off campus.
Make sure that all decisions made by AS are representative of the students.
Transform our university into one that not only tolerates but also embraces diversity and promotes social justice. I plan to do this by sitting on AS boards such as S.C.O.R.E. and S.I.R.R.C. that aim to further racial equality and diversity.

Marisa Looney - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey UCSB!
My name is Marisa Looney and I'm running with B.O.S.S. to represent YOU as REP-AT-LARGE for Legislative Council! I'm a first year English major and am currently Treasurer of Anacapa Hall's Executive Board. I love UCSB and am willing to do everything it takes to make our school even better!

The main issues I'm concerned with are:

FINANCIAL AID- I understand how important financial aid is and will fight against it being cut because without it, I wouldn't be here.
INCREASING STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN A.S.- The link between Associated Students and UCSB students need to be strengthened in order to better serve the needs of our campus.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT- We need to maintain the relationship between Isla Vista residents and UCSB students in order to give back to our community.
SUSTAINABILITY- It's imperative that we continue working to keep our campus green.
STUDENT SAFETY- All students should feel safe on campus regardless of their sex, gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, or abilities.

If elected as Rep-at-Large, I will be sure that YOU are represented at UCSB and that YOUR opinions are heard. Feel free to contact me at any time at marisalooney@umail.ucsb.edu because I'm here to SERVE YOU! So, vote for me Marisa Looney and vote like a B.O.S.S.!!!

Javier Martinez - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey Gauchos, my name is JAVIER MARTINEZ and I am running for REP AT LARGE! I'm a third year Political Science & Black Studies Major with a minor in Technology Management. I am the current President of the Black Pioneers Renaissance Organization as well as the Athletic Coordinator for Projects, Facilities, and Events in the Athletic Department. Additionally, I'm working with Deputy District Attorney Josh Lynn on a Sobering Center for Isla Vista. I also hold positions on several councils and am part of many student networks in addition to being a Resident Assistant last year. With all of my involvements, I have had a passion for service and that is the tenet of my interest in being a part of Associated Students.
If elected:

I will ensure the construction and implementations of a sobering center in IV to advocate for students and decriminalize certain alcohol and drug related offences.
I will fight for a transparent budget so that each student knows where his/her fees are going.
I will work towards the reconstruction and improvement of our current umail email system.
I will work towards holding the administration accountable for their mismanagement of our student fees.
I will ensure that textbooks become more affordable and that we DON'T get ripped off when we sell books back.
Lastly, I will fight with the Academic Senate and administration to stop departments from raising our fees while cutting classes.

So remember, vote JAVIER MARTINEZ and vote OPP!

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

Hey UCSB!

My name is Danielle Mayorga and I am running to be YOUR Representative-at-Large!

I have seen first-hand the issues that face all of us as students, in the residence halls, Isla Vista, and on-campus through 3 years of experience at UCSB:

Resident Assistant
Academic Peer Advisor for the College of Letters and Science
AS Take Back the Night Co-Chair
Experience working with the coalitions against budget cuts

If elected I will work on:

Improving Class AVAILABILITY
Creating a uniform CRASH POLICY to make it easier for students to crash courses
FIGHTING BUDGET CUTS TO OUR STUDENT SERVICES (such as CLAS, Counseling/Career Services, the Women's Center, ALL cultural campus resources) and SUPPORT PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
IMPROVING ISLA VISTA street conditions through lighting and bike safety while preserving its unique character
Continuing the work being done to make our community SAFE FROM HATE for ALL students

I realize there are many organizations and coalitions working on these issues, and as your Rep-at-Large, I will use my position and resources to SUPPORT these groups and CREATE COALITIONS to make even MORE PROGRESS on our campus and in the beautiful town of Isla Vista!

I promise to make YOUR CONCERNS, MY CONCERNS and will make YOUR VOICE HEARD as I fight to address the things that mean the most to the students of UCSB- our academics, our safety, our organizations, our social life, and our community!

VOTE DANIELLE MAYORGA FOR REPRESENTATIVE AT LARGE!!

Andrew Ortiz - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Where you at UCSB!? I'm Andrew Ortiz and I am running for REP AT LARGE for Legislative Council. I am a third year Chicana/o Studies major; I am currently a Second Year RA at San Miguel Residence Hall and one of the founding chapter brothers of my multicultural fraternity Sigma Lambda Beta. Through all of my experiences here at UCSB I have decided to run for Rep at Large, and help make some change on campus.
If elected I will:

Ensure the use of our student fees are utilized appropriately and responsibly
Provide necessary information on issues going on in A.S. affairs.
Fight for higher standards on the control and regulation on Greek Letter Organizations.
Fight to maintain student services provided such as CLAS, Student Health, EOP, and all others.
Inform both Isla Vista residents and Residents in the Residence Halls about alternative living.
Make sure your UCSB community is safe and one that you can thrive in.

In becoming a member of A.S. I hope to become a voice for you. I want to listen to the needs of the students first, and put all bureaucratic business to the side. In this position I want to put you as the first priority. So vote Andrew Ortiz for Rep at Large, and vote B.O.S.S. the party for the students!!!

Roy Rodriguez - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

What's poppin' UCSB? I'm ROY RODRIGUEZ and I am running with O.P.P. I hope that you all give me the opportunity to be YOUR representative on Associated Student's Legislative Council as REP-AT-LARGE for the upcoming academic year! I am currently a Rep-at-Large for Santa Catalina (A.K.A: FT) with the Residence Halls Association (RHA) and the Vice President of Chapter Life of Theta Nu Kappa Fraternity, a MULTICULTURAL and ACADEMIC fraternity here at UCSB.

If elected I will work tirelessly to:

Promote environmental awareness and inform students of our university's efforts to minimize our carbon footprint and becoming more sustainable.
Be a reliable liaison between YOU and student government.
Continue efforts in making the streets of Isla Vista safer for pedestrians such as working on better lighting and more traffic signs in busy areas.
Promote diversity, awareness, and tolerance between the various organizations and communities throughout UCSB.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

Make student government more accessible to everyone by keeping open paths of communication between student leaders and the general student population open.

I am running for office in Legislative Council because I want to help student government once again become accessible and dependable for students. I believe students should be informed and have a say in what goes on in Associated Students. If elected I promise to listen to students and to be the voice many believe they have lost. So please, vote ROY RODRIGUEZ and O.P.P!

Jorge Solis - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

What's good UCSB! I'm Jorge Solis and I am running for REP AT LARGE for Legislative Council. I am a fourth year Math/Econ major; I am currently a member of A.S Finance Board and one of two A.S Controllers responsible for the oversight of all student fees. It's been a great journey for me here at UCSB these last few years and am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to serve you and the rest of this wonderful UCSB community.

If elected I will:

Ensure the use of our student fees are utilized appropriately and responsibly
Aggressively lobby to lower fees, and create transparency within A.S.
Provide a unique insight to the council regarding the use of student fees with knowledge gained from the position of A.S. Controller.
Fight to maintain the high standard of student services provided such as CLAS, Student Health, EOP, and all others.
Bring a conscientious environmental mindset to the table, pushing for a more sustainable campus and lifestyle.
Make sure your UCSB community is safe and one that you can thrive in.

As a member of A.S. Legislative Council, my top priority is to listen to you and work with you to bring positive change to this campus. In my four years here at UCSB, I have learned that having an open mind is essential to effectively work with others. Vote for Jorge Solis and vote for B.O.S.S.!

Chloe Stryker - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB Gauchos! I'm Chloe Stryker and I'm asking you to RE-ELECT me to Legislative Council as your Representative-At-Large.

I�m a second year Political Science major and am currently serving as your Off-Campus Representative. I am social, hardworking, and a typical college student just like you. I love the beach, Freebirds, and I.V, and I want to continue to be involved with A.S. because I care about making all our experiences here at UCSB worthwhile.

I have EXPERIENCE and passion that I have attained through:

Sitting on Committee on Committees, Undergraduate Council, and two years on Constitution and By-Laws.
Holding an important position within my sorority.
Serving as the former Vice-President of Manzanita.
Helping lead the SAVE ESS campaign.
Heading the A.S. Haiti Relief Fund which raised about $55,000.

If RE-ELECTED I will fight to make UCSB the best it can be:

I will rewrite the A.S. Legal Code to make our student government more structured and EFFICIENT.
I will fight against student fee hikes to STOP the additions to your already extensive tuition.
I will promote a SAFER community and finally light up the streets of I.V.
I will support tenants rights, fight against unfair landlords, and keep our housing AFFORDABLE.
Most importantly, I will fight for YOUR student's rights and will listen to YOUR concerns and YOUR ideas and actually get things DONE.

So vote Chloe Stryker, because I know you Gauchos are down with OPP!

Luis "Louie" Tamayo - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

My name is Luis "LOUIE" Tamayo and I'm down to represent YOU as REP-AT-LARGE for Legislative Council. I am currently a 2nd year Communications and Sociology double major and am currently involved in various campus organizations.

Associated Students Committees on Committees- BCC Liaison
Sigma Phi Epsilon, chyeeeah!

Aside from the typical Academia, I love UCSB and Isla Vista that is why I want to work hard to preserve the culture of IV and the reputation of UCSB.

Property theft is at an all time high in I.V., and I want to increase public safety to ensure OUR homes are protected.
I will work closely with Doreen Farr to make sure our needs as students and tenants are being met.
I will work on making I.V. a safer place for all residents by improving lighting in and around dark areas in the community.
I will fight hard to STOP the BS fee increases, because it affects all students!
I will work hard to stop the cutting of OUR RESOURCES such as CLAS, EOP, and Mental Health Services. All of which are funded by YOU!

Having been involved in the Residence Hall Association my 1st yr. and currently living in I.V., I am the BEST CANDIDATE for REP-AT-LARGE because I am keen to issues on-campus as well as off-campus. I'm extremely laidback yet hardworking and diligent, and want to make UCSB LEGIT as POSSIBLE!

SO, VOTE LOUIE T, AND VOTE OPP!

Dina Varshavsky - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey UCSB!! My name is DINA VARSHAVSKY and I am running for off-campus rep with B.O.S.S. I am a second year Communications major, Professional Writing minor, and hoping to get my certificate in Technology Management from San Jose, California. Since starting my time here at UCSB, I have been involved in numerous clubs and activities including:

Santa Rosa Hall Council
Residence Hall Review Board
Treasurer of UCSB Russian Club
FOUNDER and PRESIDENT of a new Jewish sorority on campus
have worked with AS Finance, IVCRC, and After Dark

By being elected YOUR off-campus rep I want to:

increase IV awareness of campus activities through an IV tenant's newsletter
work with IV landlords to improve relationships
help Freshmen, transfer students, and others looking for NEW HOUSING by creating a WEBSITE comparing all landlords with prices, locations, and extra amenities
collaborate with textbook providers to create promotions for UCSB students
organize IV students for common causes, like gathering to go to home games, rallies/protests, etc

I love working with people and am extremely approachable and friendly. I am ALWAYS the one to approach people to meet them and introduce myself! I am so excited to run with such a dedicated and uniform group for AS elections. B.O.S.S. is so bossy! Be sure to vote for B.O.S.S. and Dina Varshavsky as your off-campus rep!!

Stay hyphy UCSB!

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