2004 Spring General
Election Supplement

University-owned Off-Campus Housing


candidate
Neil Visalvanich - Students' Party

My name is Neil Visalvanich and I'm running for the University Owned Housing seat on legislative council. I'm a senior political science and history double major and have lived in the UCSB and Isla Vista community for three years. I love UCSB and would like to dedicate my last year of school to the service of the college community and student issues I've grown to care about. Over the last couple years student government has gotten bogged down in partisan mudslinging and has drifted away from real student issues. It's time to put the students back into student government and start effectively addressing issues that students care about. As your legislative representative, I pledge to work on getting a Broida expressway built, ensuring affordable parking, protecting student privacy and making sure that there is a healthy discussion in the community about issues like law enforcement.

I've worked on a variety of grassroots campaigns since I arrived here 3 years ago and am proud of the work I've accomplished. As a longtime member and current officer of the UCSB Campus Democrats, I've worked hard to get students registered to vote and to inform them about important political issues, like the recent cut to the California education budget. This experience will be of use if I am elected.

Your support in this election is greatly appreciated. I am confident that I, along with the rest of the Student's Party ticket, can make government work effectively for students.

candidate
Jorge Arroyo - Student Action Coalition

Education through experienceÉ
I feel one hindrance of a true education is that students do not transfer their intellect to learning outside of books and classrooms, by forgetting to experience life and learn for themselves.

My name is Jorge Arroyo and I am a 3rd year Sociology major. Working with and helping students has been one of my ambitions while here at UCSB being very active in introducing new students to academia. I have been a Resident Assistant on campus the past two years in the freshmen residence halls, and I will continue next year as a Resident Coordinator in the Single Student Apartments off campus. Along with this position, I plan to further my experiences working to keep students connected to the university as University Owned Legislative Council Representative by giving students a voice where they are seldom heard. I will sit on committees to insure student's needs are met and also informed. If elected, I will work towards keeping outreach programs alive, as this is why I am here today. I will also work on breaking down walls between groups @ UCSB, for knowledge is the only way to surpass our stereotypes and begin respecting each other and not just tolerating our differences. Working with S.C.O.R.E., my hope is to work with people from diverse backgrounds to create an accepting environment for ALL students, and to continue closing the gap between different groups on campus. One of my major goals will be to work with A.S. Queer Commission to represent and improve the status of LGBT students on campus and in the community. Hearing other opinions and different viewpoints is something I am always open to, so feel free to drop me an email: jarroyo@umail.ucsb.edu. Lastly, I challenge you, the student, to think for yourself, but to not close yourself off from learning. Be proactive with your education and also your life. Vote SAC: Taking Action, Attaining Access.



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