2009 Spring General
Election Supplement


Off-Campus Representatives


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Araceli "Chely" Acevedo - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey What up UCSB! My name is ARACELI ACEVEDO and I am a second year Political Science Major. I am a very chill person, so do not hesitate to say HEY!! I am running for OFF Campus - Representative with OPP and I want YOU to vote for me. Last year as a first year, I was able to be in Hall Council and get hands on experience with specific issues that students had. Now living off campus, I have experienced many safety and awareness issues that need to be solved in IV.
When I am elected for this position I will try my best to fight these issues concerning students:

For the most part, I want YOU to vote ARACELI ACEVEDO for Off - Campus Rep!!

(She is a pretty kool chick...SO VOTE for her :D)

LeT iT bE HeArD.....VOTE OPP...WooT WooT!!!!


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Mukhtar Ali - Student Voice!

HELLO UCSB! My name is Mukhtar Ali, I am running to be your off-campus rep. with Student Voice! I am a second year Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies double major. My experience makes me more than qualified to represent you! I have served as: an ambassador for Youth Service California, a representative for over 4,000 students on a school district's administration board, and served as an active member in The Muslim Student Association and Students for Justice Palestine. I have worked with the UCSB Isla Vista Liaison office, and with California Democrats. Working with these organizations has allowed me to interact with other clubs on campus and find commonalities that allow for collaboration. With your help I hope to accomplish the following:

So, for the sake of positive effective change I urge you to vote for progress, vote Mukhtar Ali for off-campus rep. with Student Voice!


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Bridget Benedict - Student Voice!

Hey everyone. My name is Bridget Benedict, and I am running for your 2009-2010 Off Campus Representative. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am currently a second year Global Studies and Psychology Major at let's face it, the greatest University! I have spent the last year as a Resident Assistant at Santa Catalina Residence Hall, thus I have had the opportunity to meet and interact with many of my wonderful peers. I am also a dedicated member of Invisible Children at UCSB along with the Human Rights Coalition.

Here's why I want to represent you as your off-campus rep: I believe that as a representative of Associated Student's Legislative Council it will be my duty to fight for the students. The best way to represent you is by listening to your needs. Whether it be:

I am fully committed to bringing your issues to the forefront of the school's agenda. It will be my responsibility to represent you, not just in our school but in the greater community as well.
Feel free to contact me at bridget_benedict@umail.ucsb.edu and talk to me about my plan of making our university an even better place. And when you are voting just think to yourself "A vote for B is a vote for me!" Vote Bridget Benedict for Off-Campus Rep. with Student Voice!


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Timothy "Tim" Benson - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB, I'm Tim Benson, a first-year communications major living in Manzanita Village. I love going to this school because I think it is truly a unique community, unlike any other university in the country. I believe that UCSB represents social and academic prominence. I believe in the immense potential of the student body at this university, and I believe that this diverse, talented, and capable group of people we have here on campus are headed for great things. Unfortunately, we as a university face massive problems in the coming year. We are amidst a detrimental budget crisis, one that has caused the administration to take away a lot of the great programs that UCSB has traditionally offered. In dire economic times, our school needs a group of leaders that will fight for the students and their rights. That is exactly why I am running for an Off-Campus Representative position, representing the Open People's Party. The OPP has always stood for representing ALL students at UCSB, making sure that everyone's rights as a student are being preserved. As a representative, I plan on working with the university to restore programs that are currently on the chopping block. As a student, you deserve a student government that will speak for you, and your needs as a member of this incredible community, and that is exactly what I, along with the OPP, plan on delivering. This election, vote for a student government that fights for you, not the administration. Thank you.


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Armando Carmona - Students With A Plan (S.W.A.P.)

My name is Armando Carmona, I'm running for Off Campus Rep and here is my plan
First of all,
We need to educate UCSB students on Associated Students (A.S.) and how it works. A.S. representatives oversee a lot of money (brought to you by YOUR student fees) that funds many of the resources we have on campus. This is all good and great for us as students UNTIL the people left in charge are not representing our needs.
We also,
Need to hold the administration on this campus accountable to our needs, because as of now it seems as though their goal is to cut funding from our resources and tax our fees, not to offer more classes, or create more safe spaces, but to take them away from us. When in reality their job is to serve the students and to make our experience the best possible
I want to,
Continue working with outreach and retention programs on this campus, and continue empowering the youth with the resources needed to pursue a higher education. We must utilize our resources to benefit not only ourselves but also future generations
So basically,
We need representatives willing to start these conversations, and question AS. If we can't question our own actions and our impact on this campus how will we be able to learn and improve. Together we can create this.
My name is Armando Carmona and I am a Student With A Plan. Check our blog for our next meeting. swapucsb.blogspot.com


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Abigail "Abby" Cordova - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

What's up UCSB! My name is Abby Cordova, and I want to be your Off-Campus Representative.
As a first year Sociology/Chicana(o) Studies major, my involvement at UCSB has mainly consisted of being involved with HAU, A.S. SCORE and serving as an intern in SIRRC. I am a very friendly and humble person, determined to be part of the change that this school needs. Being an average UCSB student, that enjoys having fun, going out and being active in the community, I'm aware of the changes that off-campus people want and need. If I'm elected:

Rememeber ya'll, I'm her to represent YOU!!!! Feel free to contact me at acordova90@gmail.com with any concerns and suggestions or just facebook me!
Lets change this university to our university! IF YOUR DOWN, VOTE BLUE! VOTE O.P.P! VOTE Abby Cordova for your Off- Campus Representative!


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Barbara De la Torre - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey Gauchos!!

My name is Barbara De La Torre, and I am a first year Communication, Spanish double-major DOWN to serve YOU as off-campus representative for this upcoming year.

During my time here I have been involved in Hermanas Unidas, work for the UCSB Annual Fund, will soon be working with Upward Bound, serve as Local Affairs Coordinator for Student Lobby and County Relations Coordinator in the office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs, Lobbied Legislators in Sacramento on behalf of 200,000 UC students and helped you register to vote where UCSB had the highest number of registered voters in the nation! But it doesn't have to stop there...

I want to help you improve our community, university and college experience by-

And most importantly making sure YOUR thoughts, comments and opinions are HEARD.

I can assure you I am dedicated, hardworking, open-minded, approachable, respectful and will work to the best of my ability to represent you for a better community, university, and college experience. Join me!

Now, are YOU DOWN?
Welcome to the Party! Vote Barbara for off-campus representative


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Elizabeth Farrington - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey there UCSB! How are you doing? Something bugging you? I can FIX IT! I am ELIZABETH FARRINGTON, and I want to MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER. Elect me for Off-Campus Representative with the Open People's Party so I can change what's necessary!

What is necessary?

Why am I capable?

Elect ME and OPP!


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Fabian Gallardo - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

HELLOOOOO GAUCHOS!!!

My name is Fabian Gallardo, and I'm a second year Global Studies Major

I'm running to be YOUR off-campus rep and here's why you should elect me.

I have experience working with campus organizations and Associated Students (AS)

I have worked with El Congreso and Students Commission on Racial Equality
I am currently an intern for our EVPSA office, where I have gained valuable knowledge of AS and its workings.
I will work for you, the students, on issues we are passionate about.

In the two years I have been here, I have found out more about the issues affecting us, the students, both off and on campus, and how I can better serve ya'll.

I love IV, UCSB, and even SBCC!!

I will do whatever I can to fight the Social Host Ordinance and protect our right to entertain guests in our homes and apartments, without the invasion of the police!

I will work on TENANTS RIGHTS to stop the landlords from taking advantage of not only us the students, but also IV families, who we share this great bubble of greatness with!!

I have way more sweet plans for ya'll, our beloved IV, and beautiful campus.

So, Vote for me FABIAN GALLARDO, and Open Minds and Open Doors


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Adam Goldman - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey Everyone!

My name is Adam Goldman and I am running for Off-campus Rep with OPP!

As a member of a Greek fraternity and an intern with the Wellness Program, I am actively involved at UCSB both off and on campus. Through my participation in these organizations, I have worked incredibly hard and learned to deal with a variety people. Moreover, I have come to appreciate the incredible opportunities and experiences UCSB offers and would love the chance to give back to a school that has given me so much.

As Off-Campus Rep, I will work diligently to make sure that our rights and privileges are not only maintained, but also enhanced. I would like to make the housing in Isla Vista more affordable as well as more accountable to the students who live there. In addition, as Off-campus Rep I will make myself available to the students in I.V. by working with all of you to make sure our voices are heard!

As I am sure many of you already know, Santa Barbara County is trying to pass the Social Host Ordinance that would severely limit the social scene in Isla Vista. This is simply unacceptable. If you elect me as Off-campus Rep, I will do everything in my power to make sure that this bill is not passed, and our liberties as students and rights as citizens of I.V. are preserved!

Thank you for your time and vote for me!

Sincerely,
Adam Goldman


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Jennifer Gutenberg - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB! My name is Jennifer Gutenberg and I am running for off-campus representative with the Open People's Party (OPP). As a second year Political Science major, I currently hold the position of internal social chair in my sorority. I am a sociable, fun loving, motivated person who wants to become more involved on campus. As a member of the Isla Vista community, I have seen firsthand the problems that need to be fixed and will work hard to solve the issues that students are concerned with. This is our home, school, and college experience and we need to make it the best it can be! As your off-campus rep, I would focus on:

I am here to represent you and make sure that student's voices are heard! Vote OPP and vote for me, Jennifer Gutenberg, for off-campus rep. Welcome to the Party!


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Azucena "Susy" Gutierrez - Student Voice!

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David "Dave" Hassan - Post Party Direct Democracy After Party

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Ryan Hirschler - Student Voice!

Friends and neighbors,
Students of UCSB,
My name is Ryan Hirschler. I am a second-year Environmental Studies major living here in Isla Vista, and I need your help.
Throughout my past two years at UCSB I witnessed the awesome power of student activism. I heard the voices of young people across America. At a time when so many cynics believed that young people do not vote, UCSB turned out numbers which shattered the national averages. I was fortunate enough to be on the frontlines with Associated Students and Campus Democrats, helping to ensuring that every student voice was heard, and that every vote was counted. Sadly, there are some who are trying to silence us. The current attack on UCSB students seeks to erase you from the 2008 election, regardless of whether you correctly registered to vote and regardless of who you voted for. If Steve Pappas has his way, myself and 9,000 of my friends will have their voices extinguished.
This is why I am running to be your off-campus representative. Associated Students now faces the firing squad, because their efforts to register voters were EFFECTIVE! There are those who will back down next year; who will not fight to keep the student voice heard because they are scared. Elect me, and I will ensure Associated Students NEVER falters in its duty to our student community. For all of us who fight for something we believe in, please join me in protecting our most basic democratic right.
~Ryan Hirschler


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Alaa Kamel - Student Voice!

Hello Students!
My name is Alaa Kamel and I am running for Off-Campus Representative for Student Voice. I am a Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies major with a minor in Global Peace & Security. Representation of unheard voices is my main concern! Our diverse community identifies with many controversial issues but I must emphasize that my responsibility is to make sure ALL voices are heard. I was the president of Model United Nations for 2 years, which means I have what it takes to put myself out in the community and find a way to accomplish my goals. I am dedicated to making a higher education accessible and affordable for our generation as well as the future. I also have very extensive experience in being a leader that holds strong conviction in my active voice. If I am elected, I am going to invest my time to serve you, and make the UCSB experience most enjoyable. I commit myself to the interests and concerns of the student body.


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Kimberly Keller - Student Voice!

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Corilyn "Cori" Lantz - Students With A Plan (S.W.A.P.)

Hey UCSB! I'm a second year political science major with a passion for representing this campus and our student body. I am running for Off Campus Representative.

My name is Cori Lantz and here is my plan:

My plan is to represent the average student here at UCSB.

My name is Cori Lantz and I am a student with a plan. Check our blog for our next meeting: swapucsb.blogspot.com


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Jessica Lenz - Student Voice!

Hey UCSB!!!

My name is Jessica Lenz and I'm running for Off-Campus Representative with Student Voice! I am a first year Theater major. I am currently the President of Anacapa and participate actively in R.H.A. On top of that, I am currently in a sorority and hold two positions in it. I believe that I could be a voice for all off campus residents of UCSB as I will be residing in the sorority. I have so much love for this school, as well as Isla Vista, since I so often find myself roaming it's streets, and I am very dedicated to making this community even better!

Some ideas I have for next year:

Vote for me! Remember "For a clearer view of the future, vote Lenz."


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Jason "JLO" Lopez - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey fellow Gauchos! My name is Jason "JLO" Lopez and I running for Off Campus Representative. I am a first year currently undeclared, but I'm leaning toward biopsychology. I am involved in a couple of things here in UCSB such as 9th floor representative for Santa Catalina , sexual health peer advisor, and the UCSB after school program. I'm just like you I play intramurals, go to the beach, party, hit the library when its crunch time and overall just live life to the fullest. If elected:

So, vote for me Jason "JLO" Lopez, and vote for the Opens People Party.


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Aurea Martinez - Student Voice!

My name is Aurea Martinez and I want to be your Off-Campus Representative. Let me start off with a fact. Did you know that $ 156.23 of your fees each quarter goes to A.S.? Yes...this makes all of YOU part of Associate Students. Therefore I would like for you ALL to feel that your needs are being addressed. Don't you want your money to be used wisely? I think you do!

MY GOALS FOR UCSB:

Every single one of you is important to me!
If you want to talk about anything I will be here for you!

So vote AUREA, your friend, for OFF-CAMPUS REP!!


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Nicholas "Nick" Musni - Student Voice!

Hello fellow students. My name is Nicholas Musni and I want to be YOUR off-campus representative. I see this position as an excellent opportunity to enable positive and progressive change for ALL students and our surrounding community. I am a third year English major involved in S.C.O.R.E, Pilipino Culture Night as stage crew coordinator, Kapatirang Pilipino and Culture of Youth Progressing Humanity in Rhythm and Expression (CYPHER). With all the budget cuts and funding shortages going on I want to make sure that administration does not compromise YOUR needs. I want to make sure that decisions are made for YOUR best interests. And that ALL groups of interest and identity (race, sexuality, gender, economic standing, etc.) are equally represented by our student government.
Some of my many issues of concern are:

By addressing these and other like issues we can create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. As your off-campus representative I will continuously be looking for new ways to learn what your needs are and passionately fighting to meet those needs. I want to be your STUDENT VOICE!!!


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Urvashi "Urvi" Nagrani - Student Voice!

Greetings! I'm Urvi Nagrani and I am running for off-campus representative with Student Voice! I'm a first year transfer and a senior Film & Media major. I'm a photo blogger, artist, activist and President of Words, Letters, Poetry Slammers and member of UCSB Democrats, Queer Student Union, FUQIT, and English Club. During my first year here I've also worked on local elections, the senate run-off election in Georgia, organized a major Rally for Equality in San Francisco during the oral arguments against Prop 8 and worked on a film through the Film and Media department. I'm a California native of South Asian decent who's numerous travels have given her a somewhat global perspective. I am an active go-getter who you can count on to not only think about issues, but to translate ideas into action. I'm cynical enough to be realistic, and idealistic enough to try to improve the status quo.

If elected I will:

  1. Be active.
  2. Work to enable student organizations and leaders rather than hinder them.
  3. Enable and represent all students regardless of their gender, sexuality, and ethnicity. We have a diverse student body and everyone should feel comfortable sharing their voice.
  4. Improve cooperation and communication between organizations, administration and students so services can be utilized by all.
  5. Make it easier for student's to voice their input.
  6. Work towards creating gender neutral housing.
  7. Be active!

If you want to voice your perspective or learn more, contact me at unagrani@umail.ucsb.edu


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Alexandra Onodera - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Aloha students of UCSB! My name is ALEXANDRA ONODERA and I am down to represent you!!! I am running as YOUR Off-Campus Representative and my number one reason being to ensure that you get the most out of your college experience.
As a first year, mathematics and pre-bio double major, representative on AS Finance Board, and member of the Greek community, I realize the importance of:

I will represent YOU! From a first year biking through IV on an intimidating campus full of opportunities, to the seniors who are itching to leave and at the same time trying to enjoy their last precious moments here, I am all about what makes you, IV, and UCSB the experience you want to get from college!
Vote me, Alexandra Onodera for your Off-Campus Representative. Remember I am down to represent you! Are you down with O.P.P?


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Jaret Ornelas - Student Voice!

How's it going UCSB? My name is Jaret Ornelas and I'm running to be YOUR Off-Campus Rep with Student Voice! I am a second year Spanish/Chican@ Studies double major living in Isla Vista. I can safely say that Isla Vista is unlike anywhere else in the world. I've come to love this little surreal bubble as a second home. This is why I have and will continue to work to make Isla Vista a better place for ALL of its residents. Since my 1st fall quarter I've been involved with different community groups and causes:

Some basic policies I'll work to enact: So vote for me to be YOUR voice as Off-Campus Rep. Vote Student Voice!


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Jamie Silverstein - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

What's up Gauchos? My name is JAMIE SILVERSTEIN and I am running to be your OFF-CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE with the O.P.P. I'm a first year Political Science major and I'm running because I believe that I can use my experience and ideas to make UCSB the best place it can possibly be.

My experience:

If elected, I will:

E-MAIL ME (Silverstein.jamie@gmail.com) or FACEBOOK ME with questions and ideas so that I can efficiently represent YOU!

VOTE JAMIE SILVERSTEIN


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

Hey UCSB Gauchos! I am Chloe Stryker and I'm running to be your Off-Campus Representative. I am a Political Science major and my involvement has consisted mostly of serving as Vice-President of Manzanita's Hall Council, being part of two AS committees, and being involved in my sorority.

I am social, hardworking, and I'm a typical college student just like you. I love the beach, Freebirds, and I.V, and I want to be in AS because I care about making all our experiences here at UCSB worthwhile, safe, and FUN.
I care about the issues you care about.
If elected I will fight to make UCSB the best it can be:

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 for me, Chloe Stryker, because I know you Gauchos are down with OPP.


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Stanislav "Stanley" Tzankov - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hello Gauchos! I am STANLEY TZANKOV and I want to be your OFF-CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE! I am currently a Global Studies/Economics double major, President of Manzanita Village, a local musician, and your fellow student. I was born in Plovidv, Bulgaria and lived in Davis for 13 years! Through my experience in interning at the capitol in Sacramento I have learned to always be curious about issues on every level and through RHA & Neighborhood Council I have learned and applied ambition and a vision into progress. I am a dork when it comes to Model United Nations and learning something new and I strive to be proactive in my goals & ambitions!

If elected:

  1. I will fight to CREATE TRANSPARENCY in where your FEES go and limit fee hikes and make sure you make the most out of the money you put into.
  2. I will work on ACCOUNTABILITY IN LANDLORDS through an IV tenants rating system.
  3. I will ADVOCATE FOR AN IV COMMUINTY CENTER so more events and activities can be closer to off-campus residents.
  4. work on AWARENESS & PHILANTHROPICAL EVENTS since we need to tap into the wealth of knowledge and influence of UCSB!
  5. Work on making everyone's experience in the small place we call IV just as MEMORABLE as my own.
  6. I will COMBAT all policies that are implemented without student input!
  7. So, vote STANLEY TZANKOV for OFF -CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE. and vote OPP!


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Katherine "Kt" Van Dermark - Students With A Plan (S.W.A.P.)

My name is Kt Van Dermark and here is my plan:

Increase Accessibility of Legislative Council Members with the student body by attending meetings I represent, give students a forum to be heard, initiate suggestions and enhancements from the student body, ensuring information available to students in various media forms.

Working diligently to align student concerns with the action the board takes by listening to students and soliciting their responses.

Protect Student Lock-in fees and services by working with and challenging administration to make students voices heard.

Changing legislation that makes our governing board more student-friendly and translucent.

My name is Kt Van Dermark and I am a student with a plan. Check our blog for our next meeting.
Kt Van Dermark :)





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