2006 Spring General
Election Supplement

In my three years at UCSB, I have enjoyed the numerous advantages that a member of the university community has at their disposal. I have also faced the challenges that come with being a student at this university, as well as those associated with being a member of the Isla Vista community. In my time here, I have found that the best student government is one that is open to the students and capable of addressing current issues, then acting on them in a timely manner. My decision to run for Representative at Large is based solely on my desire to become part of a government that represents the entire student body. I believe that the purpose of A.S. is to make every student's experience at UCSB as rewarding as possible; whether it means defending students' rights or providing students with enjoyable extracurricular activities. The greatest responsibility of A.S. members is to understand the struggles, as well as the advantages of being a student at such a diverse university. An emphasis needs to be placed on balancing the pros and cons of the student experience through governmental procedures that result in an overall pleasurable tenure for every student at UCSB. I will use my knowledge of the issues that affect the UCSB student body to contribute to a government that best represents you, the student. I am a member of the Open People's Party, and I can assure you that every dime of your money will be spent on you.

I am a second year history and anthropology major, and I am very active in campus organizations. As a member of Club Sports, I have become very aware of the under representation of many campus groups within our student government and the under utilization of many campus organizations of our student government. I am running for Representative at Large because I want to help students understand and further utilize all the resources available to them through Associated Students. A good student government not only represents ALL organizations on campus, but works at promoting and supporting them as well. In order for a government to effectively represent its' constituency, first must it not only be aware of all the organizations, but must also be aware of the goals and obstacles facing EACH and EVERY individual group. As a member of Associated Students, I will work to ensure the representation and promotion of each group not only within A.S., but within the larger UCSB community as well. As a member of Open People's Party, I will work to guarantee that A.S. accurately represents the diverse UCSB community and effectively uses all resources for the betterment of student life. Our government cannot be effective without the input of the students, let me know what you want or need, because as a member of Open People's Party, my door is always open.

Poet John Ciardi once said that "A University is what a college becomes when the faculty looses interest in its students". The faculty hasn't lost interest; it's the administration that has. We attend a university were the focus has shifted from the student to the all mighty dollar. We have bookstores that gouge us. We have dinning commons that fail to let us keep the meals we've paid for from week to week. We have a community were the local foot patrol deals $3000 fines when $200 fines will send the same message. We have hundreds of under-funded club sports and student groups, yet as university fees rise, these organizations campus funds are cut. As an A.S. Rep-At-Large, I vow to address these issues and many more. I have the leadership skills, dedication, and experience to make these goals a reality. As the RHA Rep-at-Large for Anacapa, I worked tirelessly to represent the residents and allocate RHA's funds to the best possible sources. For my Rep Program, I organized the largest All Hall Talent Show in RHA's history. During the summer session I presided as treasurer over San Nicholas Hall. Currently in Associated Students I serve on the Finance Committee and the Academic Affairs Board, all while perusing double major in Business Economics and Pharmacology. I pride myself as being approachable and hard working. If elected to the Office of Rep-at-Large I promise to do all that I can to make UCSB a more student oriented campus. I love UCSB, and am excited for the possibilities next year holds.

My name is Daryl Lambert and I am a second-year Communications major. I am from Carmel Valley California and am currently running for the position of Representative at Large for Associated Students. I am a member of the UCSB lacrosse team as well as a member of the Greek System. In my two years at UCSB I have served on the recreational sports club council as a representative for the men's lacrosse team as well as held several chair positions for my fraternity. I am proud to have the opportunity to represent these groups which lack representation in AS, despite the large number of students involved in them. I am adamant about protecting this campus's Ògreen space,Ó as I believe this is one of the main reasons UCSB is such a great place to live and work. I pride myself on being honest, hardworking, and open-minded in all aspects of my life. I am willing to listen to the opinions and issues of every person on this campus and do my best to help any one in any way that I can. I respect all people's opinions for what they are and will listen to both sides of any argument in order to foster a reasonable compromise. Essentially, I am passionate about doing everything in my power to make this campus a better place while representing the student body to the best of my abilities.

I have a great deal of experience in Associated Students and have been an active member of the UCSB campus for 3 years. I currently am a junior majoring in political science, international emphasis, and am adding the double major of Economics. Recently, I was the first write-in candidate in UCSB history to be elected as a Resident Hall President, where I worked with RHA, my Executive Board, and my San Nicholas Hall Council to promote a healthy and fun college experience for students living in the Residence Halls and all students in general. I am looking forward to holding the position of Rep at Large in order to promote these benefits for all of my fellow on and off-campus students. I already have one quarter of experience as Rep-At-Large from when I was appointed for the last quarter of the 04/05 school year and I have also served as chairman of Media Relations where my committee worked as a liaison between all boards and committees of A.S. and media output. Having observed other parties in the past and present, I feel that running independently I can bypass traditional party organization and make more efficient use of resources in order to promote cooperation and coordination among students and the campus community. Without adhering to party commitments, I feel I can better represent students. Don't vote party lines, vote the individual.

Aloha, UCSB! My name is Hang Tran and I am running for the position of Rep at Large with Students' Party. While most candidates have specific agendas and aims they wish to accomplish, I run on the premise of creating a campus that will benefit all students and our UCSB as a whole. As a member of Student Lobby, and an active in the Greek system, my diverse interests compel me to strive for a unified student body with an increasing awareness of the power that lies in their hands. As a member of Student Lobby I have acquired the skill and organization imperative in taking action against it. As a part of the Greek community, I yearn to see a greater role of activism from such a large body of students. But most of all, I yearn for a UCSB where our vision for a better community undergoes a transformation into actual action. Feel the passion that fuels the action. I vow to do my best to serve as your representative. So vote for me, Hang Tran, for Rep at Large. VOTE STUDENTS' PARTY