2008 Spring General
Election Supplement

Representatives-at-Large


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Faris "Bueller" Shalan - Student Voice!

HELLOOOOOOO GAUCHOS!

I'm Faris, pronounced like Beuller, and I am your Student VOICE!

I'm running for rep-at-large and here's why you should elect me.

I am already highly involved in several AS entities mainly

I am also involved with multiple student groups outside AS like

I have proxied multiple times on Leg Council, I know how to work it.

I party on the weekends, Thursday included.

I love IV and UCSB.

I have awesome plans for you, IV and our beloved campus.

I am your Student VOICE! Amplify it!

I will rock your world. End of story.

UC Santa Barbara!

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Elias Makhoul - Student Voice!

It's Your Choice so make it Student's Voice. Vote Elias for Rep-at-Large so that students in I.V. and on campus will be in charge. So don't be a fool and vote Elias Makhoul.

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Rachael Helschein - Student Voice!

Hi there fellow Gauchos! First of all, thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to vote. My name is Rachael Helschein and I am currently a second year Environmental Studies major. I come to you today as a member of Student Voice!, to be one of your next Representatives-At-Large.

I am committed to UCSB, to our diverse and unique student body, and to Isla Vista. I am an extremely outgoing and hard working individual. I am currently involved in the Greek system, and I guess you could say I am just like your average student. I love the beach. I love to go out and party. I love Isla Vista. And most importantly, I love UCSB.

My concerns are YOUR concerns and my goal is to create real positive change within Associated Students and across our beautiful campus. Every student has a voice, and YOUR voice can be heard by voting me into office.

My goals as your future representative are:

Feel free to facebook me or email me at rhelschein@umail.ucsb.edu. And don't forget... vote Student Voice!

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Christopher "Chris" Martin - Student Voice!

Hello, my name is Chris Martin, and I am running for Rep at Large with Student VOICE! I am one the few candidates with experience in running in AS elections.

I stand for diversity and equal representation. Last year, I felt that the council did not do all that it could to make sure that the voices of ALL students were being heard. I intend to put funding in Student Outreach programs because it is especially important that prospective college students from underrepresented communities learn that success is attainable regardless of the plights one faces in life. Once those students are accepted, it is also important that we work on retention programs for students whose preparatory experiences may have hindered them from truly learning what it means to be a college student.

Finally, increased student tuition along with the increase mandatory units from 12 to 15 is unfair and inconsiderate. How are many students going to be able to pay for the increased tuition when they are too busy to get a job because they have to take more classes? If we are to pay for this tuition, then we need an increase in financial aid. I will actively pursue and ensure that the voice of the people is heard and evaluated during the decision making process. The university needs someone to step up and say that this is wrong. In order for that to happen, we all need people from diverse backgrounds to listen to one another and collaborate to find a solution.

I encourage you to vote for me, Chris Martin, and Student VOICE! because recognizing what each individual group brings to the table, and how they can affect change on this campus as individuals and as a collective whole is what we're all about.

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Christina "Tina" Samson - Student Voice!

HELLO GAUCHOS! Thank you for taking the time to get your student voice heard!

I'm Tina Samson, junior Political Science/Communication major, proudly running for Representative-at-Large with Student Voice! We strive for equal representation of all students.

I've taken it upon myself to play an active role on campus. I am Outreach Coordinator for A.S. Recycling, I've lobbied in Sacramento and Washington DC for higher education, and I am Vice President of the Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. My committed involvement at UCSB has given me the insight and experience to run for Legislative Council.

Here are some of my goals, I will continue to:

We inspire other campuses. Having talked to other student leaders, we have services and programs they don't have. It is because we have dedicated, motivated, and passionate students. I will work to continue making UCSB the best place for students.

I want to fully dedicate my last year to amplifying the student voice and putting the students FIRST! I may be tiny, but I'm definitely ready to be your Rep-at-Large!

Get in touch! TinaSamson@gmail.com

Vote CHRISTINA "TINA" SAMSON for Rep-at-large! VOTE STUDENT VOICE!

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Paulina Abustan - Student Voice!

My name is Paulina Abustan and I am running for Student VOICE!
Representative at Large! I have been involved with Associated Students since my first year here at UC Santa Barbara. I do a lot of work with Voter Registration to build our student power to raise financial aid and decrease student fees. I serve on the SCORE Student Commission on Racial Equality and I hope to bring awareness of student of color issues. I am a work study student for the Multi Cultural Center and A.S. Arts and Lectures so I am aware of all campus events. As an RA Resident Assistant for FSSP Freshman Summer Start Program, I understand the importance of creating relationships with all students. As an On Campus Representative, I realized the significance of recruiting more students to become involved with the help of RHA Residence Halls Association. I hope to bring even more students to realize their power through their involvement with Associated Students.

This year on Legislative Council, I have been supporting and advocating many causes to empower the students of UC Santa Barbara. I am very passionate about social justice issues of fair treatment and equality. I am concerned about womyn empowerment, student of color empowerment, environmental activism and worker's rights. Regardless of the situation, I am here to empower all students regardless of race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic standing, religion, political affiliation, etc. I am here to support all students to only empower you and amplify your Student VOICE!

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Husayn Hasan - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB how's it going!? My name is Husayn Hasan and I am asking you to RE-ELECT me to Legislative Council. I am a second year Business Economics and Political Science, Public Service emphasis double major who is interested in fighting to make UCSB a better place and representing students in the large complex university system.

I would like to thank you for electing me last year because I have learned so much as an A.S. Leg Rep. I have sat on A.S. Recycling, the Rec Cen Governance Board, and Finance Board. I have worked on the Rec Cen Campus pool issue, finance board's policies, and ensuring accountability and responsibility through legislation.

When I represent you, the student, I believe that representatives should be fiscally responsible (especially when distributing money to student groups), focusing on goals that can be completed and are beneficial to the students in their stay here, and focusing on the community and the students, which are the most important things.

In the past year as your representative, I have shown myself to be a man of my word and a man of action. RE-ELECT me and I will continue bringing change and progress to our campus.

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Paula Reever - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey Gauchos! My name is Paula Reever and I currently sit on Legislative Council as an off-campus representative, and I want to be your Rep-at-Large next year. I am a second year Political Science and Business Economics major, and I am running with the Open People's Party (O.P.P.).

I'm here to let you know that I understand that students are under a lot of pressure with school, jobs, and other responsibilities. As a result, I think your student government should run as efficiently as possible to make sure that you can take advantage of all the university has to offer.

Therefore, I believe that student's money should be spent on improving student's lives on and off campus. This includes a wide range of things from better bike paths, to more accessible parking, as well as a more convenient meal plans for res hall and off-campus residents. Also, the Minimum Cumulative Progress (MCP) situation needs to be addressed to ensure that students are not under too much pressure from an increased unit load.

In order to continue to work on these issues, I ask you to vote for me so that I can represent ALL of you. A vote for OPP is a vote for an AS that is more capable and ready to deliver what the students want. Welcome to the Party.

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Christopher "Chris" Wendle - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

What's up UCSB! My name is CHRIS WENDLE and I'm hoping to continue to serve you as a REPRESENTATIVE-AT-LARGE next year. I am a second-year Business Economics major and involved in various organizations on campus like this years Legislative Council, RHA, A.S. BIKES, and the Gaucho Tour Association, giving tours of our awesome campus.

After two years, I have learned so many valuable things about our university. By being an On-Campus Rep I have seen the importance of your first year and how it can affect the rest of your college experience. I have learned the purpose of student government and what needs to be done. But most of all, I have learned the most just by listening to the students of UCSB.

If RE-ELECTED I hope to:

  1. Continue to fight for ACCESSIBILITY for all students
  2. Find positive solutions to PARKING both on and off campus
  3. Look into alternative TRANSPORTATION methods for Isla Vista and our campus
  4. Develop more PRIDE in being students at UCSB

If RE-ELECTED, my priority as a rep-at-large would be to listen to you, the students. I will continue to find ways to improve our university and community. I would actively work as a member of your A.S. Legislative Council, working on student issues and concerns in order to make UCSB the BEST place to be.

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Radhika Khosharay - Open People's Party (O.P.P)

What's up UCSB?

Thank you for taking the time to vote! Hope you are having a good time and classes are not too stressful. I am Radhika and I am running with O.P.P. to be YOUR Representative at Large. There are many things I would like to change and getting RE-ELECTED by YOU would allow me to do so.

  1. Ensure fiscal accountability and transparency, where does all the money you pay go? We need to ensure that it always comes back to benefit the students.
  2. Fight current fee hikes and prevent future ones, by raising fees the opportunity of an education is being closed to many people and it also increases the financial burden of many students. I have gone with UCSB Lobby to Sacramento and Washington D.C. to lobby for this cause to lobby on your behalf! By making it more affordable to get an education we will be able to maintain and increase the diversity of our campus.
  3. Textbooks are becoming far to expensive, and re-selling them most of the time we get only a mere fraction of the price back. I have been working on creating a Textbook exchange, where students can sell/buy their books with the prices set by students!
  4. This is a simple one make this Campus more Environmentally friendly!

I want to represent YOU so if you have any questions, suggestions or just want to say hi, email me at radhika.kh@gmail.com or Facebook me! VOTE Open Peoples Party!

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Amy Elvidge - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

HEY UCSB! My name is AMY ELVIDGE and I am asking you to elect me as an Associated Students Rep-at-Large. I'm a second year Environmental Law and Policy major and Spanish minor with hopes of representing and serving your needs as a student here at UCSB.

Are you ready for lower student fees?
Are you ready to have your rights protected as IV tenants and students?
Are you ready for a more environmentally sustainable campus?
Are you ready for fair representation for all UCSB students?

If you are ready for these changes, I am ready to fight to make them a reality.

If elected, I will dedicate myself to ensuring that YOUR money goes directly to the programs and resources that benefit YOU. UCSB has so many incredible opportunities to offer and I will work hard to bring those opportunities to you. As students, we are under constant pressure from academics, jobs, student organizations and clubs and the Santa Barbara lifestyle. We only get four years here and I will make sure that these years are your best.

This is a very important decision and voting for me, AMY ELVIDGE, as your Rep-at-Large will guarantee a fight for every single UCSB student's interests. Questions? Contact me anytime at aelvidge@umail.ucsb.edu. Vote OPP!

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Gregory Handley - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey there! My name is GREG HANDLEY and I am running for the position of REPRESENTATIVE AT LARGE for the upcoming school year. I am a second year student with a wide range of interests and beliefs.
I am a FSSP Alumni as well as being a Residence Hall President of Francisco Torres South my first year. We worked on events for residents such as TX2 (carnival) and a Super Bowl event with halftime competitions. I was also an Orientation Staff Member this past summer. One of my main goals is to assist the student population in shaping UCSB the way that the students want it. You have a limited amount of time at UCSB and it should be one of the best experiences of your life.

I want to ensure that the money paid by the students is spent on the students, for the student's and in the interest of the students.
I want to make sure that no one is left out and that issues are taken care of, not just discussed in meetings somewhere.
I want to make the actions of A.S. known to the students so that they can decide what areas and issues need more attention.

I am an outgoing person who is not afraid to voice the opinions of the students. If elected I would act in a clear representation of the students. A vote for GREG HANDLEY is a vote for a better time at UCSB for you. Welcome to the Party.



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