2004 Spring General
Election Supplement

On-Campus Representatives


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William "Bill" Shiebler - Student Action Coalition

My name is Bill Schiebler and I am running for Legislative Council On-Campus Representative. I'm a first year Business Economics, Law and Society double major. This year I have been working with groups on campus such as Student Lobby and A.S. Finance Board. I want all students to have a voice in what happens here at UC Santa Barbara. If elected, I plan to: 1.) Promote and expand outreach opportunities to all students both on and off campus by bringing important local, statewide, and national issues back to our university. 2.) Ensure that a strong student voice is represented in administrative affairs and that a continuous dialogue between student constituents and elected officials is maintained. 3.) Organize and petition against student fee and tuition increases. I would be honored to serve as your on-campus representative. On April 20-22, help me continue our fight for progressive change on the UCSB campus by voting for Bill Shiebler for On-Campus representative, and voting SAC: Taking Action, Attaining Access!

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Elaine Woodward - Students' Party

Hi! My name is Elaine Woodward and I am a freshman running for On-Campus Representative with Students' Party! I would like to see more activism and involvement on the UCSB campus. I am currently involved in Hall Council at Anacapa and serve on the Executive Board as Athletics chair. I am able to represent and implement the wishes of fellow on-campus residents. Already knowing the concerns and desires of on-campus residents and having the experience of carrying out the needs of the students, I am better able to represent you, the students. Recent events such as budget cuts and tuition hikes have had a direct effect on the A.S. Finance Board and all students. I will be able to look at issues with an open mind while balancing the budget. More involvement within A.S. should be promoted as well as, carried out through student socials and barbecues. Parking in I.V. should not cost the students anything and textbook prices should be lowered. With the budget cuts, the state is trying to eliminate outreach programs. As a member of EOP and CLAS; I believe that without these services the university would be at a loss. As an On-Campus Representative, I will bring forth policies that would help students out financially, increase the money flow into A.S., and promote more involvement within the community of UCSB. The microphone needs to be used so the voices of students are heard! Vote Students' Party!

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Maria Harutyunyan - Students' Party

Hi, my name is Maria Harutyunyan, and I'm running for On-Campus Rep. with Students' Party. I have the leadership experience needed to be an affective representative. I was a member of Santa Rosa's Residence Hall, and have worked on several committees planning events meant to unite the hall community. This has given me the experience necessary in working with the Residence Hall Association planning for a variety of events for everyone living on-campus. I'm a very honest, hardworking person who always gets the work done and encourages others to get involved as well. I plan on promoting diversity on campus and helping peoples' voices be heard. I will listen to student's suggestions and any concerns they have. I look forward to working with the rest of Associated Students on improving the programs that the general population may have concerns with. The first step is to have a wide variety of programs on campus, and a more united student body at UCSB. Vote for Students' Party!!!

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Salem Kimble - Student Unity Now

Ever been dropped from classes just because your payment was only a day late? Despite the many wonderful aspects of going to school here (ie an astoundingly beautiful beach, a constant and happening nightlife, and, of course, a top notch quality educational facility) there are some policies that just don't make any sense. It's up to us students to initiate the changes we want to see here on campus and I'm convinced that through students working together in collaboration with administration we can make positive changes to how things are run and improve communication on all sides. For instance, did you know there's $11,000 up for grabs every week for organizations to fund alternative programming to IV life on weekend nights? I love it here and would like to do my part to help make our campus community's future positive, productive, and sustainable. With so many changes facing the campus from budget cuts to huge construction projects like the Student Resource Building, I think it's crucial that, as students, our concerns and suggestions are heard and listened to. This is one of the many reasons I'm running for on-campus representative with S.U.N.(Students Unite Now). As on-campus rep I will work to bring students needs to the forefront and work with administration to turn your suggestions into action. To find out more about SUN and how we'll work to serve your needs go to www.VoteSUN.com

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Ashley Chapman - Student Action Coalition

My name is Ashley Chapman and I'm running for an On-campus Representative position with the Student Action Coalition. I am a third year Communication and Sociology major. The past three years, I have been highly active and involved on campus socially and politically with a goal of creating and sustaining positive change. I am a member of Akanke, the Black Student Union, and A.S. Student Lobby. I also hold a student position on the MCC Board and live on campus as a Resident Assistant. I believe in the power of the students and that students have the right to be heard. As a member of YOUR legislative council I will do whatever I can to bring YOUR ideas and YOUR concerns to A.S. and to the student population as a whole. I will continue to work closely with underrepresented communities to create programs and set policy that specifically addresses their needs. For example, I will work with the Student Commission on Racial Equality and see to the equal distribution of campus resources and I will continue my work with Student Lobby to sustain and improve outreach and retention. It's true...UCSB is a progressive campus and the Student Action Coalition is a group of strong, active and progressive leaders. Please contact me at achapman@umail.ucsb.edu to talk further about my intentions and your ideas! Vote SAC: Taking Action, Attaining Access.

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Frank Justin Pabian - Students' Party

Hello, everyone! My name is Frank Justin Pabian, and I am running with Students' Party for the position of on-campus representative. Over the past year here at UCSB, I have served on the Anacapa Executive Council and as the Co-Chair of CalPIRG. Through these organizations, I was able to work with faculty, students and bookstore officials to lower the cost of textbooks and lobby against publishers who rip students off by artificially inflating textbook prices. A recent study showed that the average UCSB student pays about $980 yearly on textbooks alone - the highest average of any UC school. Something is obviously wrong with this. As a freshman political science and german major, I too feel the financial burden of overpriced textbooks, and do not want to spend nearly $1,000 per year on textbooks for the rest of my college career. If elected, I plan to work with other organizations to lower the cost of education, allowing students from all backgrounds the chance to get an affordable and high-caliber education. Students should be able to have a say in their government. If elected I will hold monthly forums in the residence halls where students could come and voice their opinions. I encourage everyone who is interested to join an AS board or commission to become more active and to vote for Students' Party!

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Raymond Meza - Student Action Coalition

Inclusiveness; as an on-campus representative I will take concrete steps to ensure that UCSB is a safe space for all students. My name is Raymond Meza; I am a first year political science major, the publicity chair of Queer Student Union, and a member of A.S.Queer Commission. This year I participated in the United States Student Associations National Student Lobby Day in Washington D.C. where I gained intimate knowledge on how to pass legislation at every level government. As a member of Legislation Council I will pass bills that: 1.Create a safe space for ALL students 2. Ensure that outreach funding is maintained and expanded 3. Support the creation of a Queer/Gender/Sexuality G.E. requirement to increase the knowledge and awareness to one of UCSB's thriving communities Through my experience in Associated Students and student organizations I have gained extensive organizational skills and have worked hand in hand with groups such as MUJER, El Congreso, A.S. Women's Commission, and Queer People of Color on projects such as funding for the University of California LGTIA Conference at UCSD and workshops on a Queer G.E. Furthermore, this is reflective as what I will do as a Legislative Council Representative, to pass legislation that benefits not one but all facets of UCSB, empowers students, and includes all students in THEIR student government. SAC: Taking Action, Attaining Access!



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