Candidate Statements
President and
Vice President
ASUO EXECUTIVE
The President may run with a designated \ice President, nr
may run alone. S/he is elected for aone-vear term from the
student IxkIv at large. The President's current stipend is
S6(KI/nionlh or work-study: the Vice President's current
sti|iend is $W)0/mo|ith or work-study. Itoth work at lettsl SO
Itours |>er week for 12 months.
'Hie ASUO Kxecutive is the recognized voice oPUO students,
and administers over 115 funded ASUO programs. The ASUO
President is the chief officer of the Kxecutive. which includes
a Vice President and the offices of fundraising, Programs,
flections, finance. Multicultural Affairs. International
Affairs. Noil-Traditional Student Affairs. University Affairs,
federal Aflairs. State Affairs. (ireek Affairs. Communitv
Affairs. Puhlicity. and Comptrollers. Staff members are hired
by the President's hiring committee af ter s/he is elected. The
Kxecutive may undertake many projects according to the
President's wishes. These projects may include symposiums,
street fairs, forums and debates, political fairs, voter registra
tion drives, work with the Oregon Student lobby and the
United States Student Association, and much more.
Gregory McNeill and
Maco Stewart
TheASUO Executive Office
distributes over $8.5 million dol
lars of student incidental fees
annually. Each of us pays $500
for benefits like free football
tickets, free public transit and
campus publications.
Unfortunately, that is all that
most of us ever see for our
money. In past years, the ASIJO
improved life for all U of O stu
dents. The EMU amphitheatre
and the blue-light emergency
posts that we see all over cam
pus are examples of the good
work that theASUO once did.
For the past two years, however,
no significant improvements
have taken place. The ASIJO
keeps a low profile, and has
done next to nothing for the
average student. We consider
this to be a very serious prob
lem. Clearly, there are better
ways that our money can be
spent.
If elected, we will ensure that
the programs which are
financed first are those which all
students can enjoy. Free football
tickets are always in short
demand, for example, and are
something which more students
should be able to obtain. If
elected, we will provide more
student seating at sports events.
Project Safe ride, the Designated
Driver Shuttle, and the Student
Recreation Center are all good
examples of the types of pro
grams that we most strongly
support.
We also see a shortage of
ASUO-sponsored activities.
Where are the dances, the barbe
cues? The homecoming parade?
Other schools have celebrations
and events, and we should too.
These are some of the things we
stand for. On election day, don’t
forget to vote McNeill/Stewart.
Rachel Pilliod
Year: Sophomore
Majors: Political Science, General
Science
Hometown: Springfield, OR
Related Experience: Constitution Court
Justice, Health and Wellness
Coordinator
Ben Buzbee
Year: Junior
Major: Business Administration/Einance
Minor: Economics
Hometown: West Linn, OR
Related Experience: EMU Board,
Student Senate, Vice President of Delta
Sigma Phi, University of Oregon
Investment Group
In the time we have spent at
the University of Oregon, we
have had a great deal of experi
ence working with the ASUO,
Student Senate and Constitution
Court, as well as a variety of
campus and community organi
zations. With this experience,
we hope to work with as many
students as possible to address
issues affecting not only the
academic elements of student
life, but also the varying social
aspects of a campus community
of nearly 20,000 students.
Some areas we have commit
ted ourselves to working on
include:
• Establishing an effective lead
ership development program
to serve as a resource for stu
dents on campus.
• Increasing healthcare access
and education on campus,,
state and federal levels.
• Creating a permanent Health
and Wellness Position in the
ASUO.
• Continuing the work on hous
ing standards, energy efficien
cy and increasing the aware
ness of, and involvement in,
issues concerning social
inequalities on campus.
We look forward to meeting
and working with new stu
dents, and promise to incorpo
rate new ideas throughout the
year. So what’s all the buzz
about? It’s about Rachel and
Ben for ASUO Exec!
John L. Ely
Hayes Bryant Hurwitz
During these rough econom
ic times, the University of
Oregon needs fiscally responsi
ble and effective leaders that
can work with a diverse range
of people and issues. Our expe
rience, ethics, and abilities will
help UO students to achieve
academic and social stability.
Our highest priority is to cre
ate an efficient, practical, and
convenient system that will
allow students of all classes, cul
tures, and needs access to a
well-rounded higher education.
As undergraduate students pur
suing post-graduate education
we both understand the need
for an effective system that
allows the flexibility to pursue
other interests while maintain
ing a full schedule of classes.
We both feel strongly about
attaining more flexible and con
venient access to school
resources.
Coming from diverse back
grounds, but having similar
goals has given us perspective
towards understanding those of
various upbringings and of dis
similar needs. We value social
harmony, and ethical principles.
Through the development of
diversity and empathy for all
students, we can realize the
strength in unity.
Together we can address and
solve any difficulty that exists
or could arise in the future. We
plan to act as a gateway for stu
dents to have their voices heard
not only on campus, but also at
a municipal, state, and national
level. We believe that the
potentials for the University of
Oregon and its students are lim
itless, and we would like to cre
ate an environment that cap
tures that potential. Go Ducks!
Sean Ritchie and
Jason Babkes
VOTE FOR RITCHIE & BABKES
ASUO PRESIDENT
& VICE PRESIDENT
Student Government
That Works For You
Now’s an amazing moment
in time to be a student at UO.
The University shines in the
national spotlight through aca
demic and athletic success
reflecting the dynamic spirit
that is Oregon. It all comes
from the active participation of
the student body in creating the
environment and a dialogue
that is the essence of higher
learning. Sean Ritchie and
Jason Babkes are the best
choice to build on that spirit.
Student government at it’s
best unites all students; actively
seeking input from all to imple
ment programs that further the
pursuit of excellence. It fosters
a safe campus that promotes
discussion and respect. With a
commitment to representing
the entire student body through
a completely open and person
al-agenda free administration,
Ritchie/Babkes will seek input
from all, with the goal of creat
ing a university-uniting agenda
that preserves the integrity and
standards of the University.
Ritchie and Babkes are active
in the University community
and have a passion for Oregon
that is unmatched. With energy,
reason and willingness to serve,
Ritchie/Babkes will create an
administration that will serve
the students and do only what
is right for the University.
RITCHIE & BABKES
ASUO PRESIDENT & VICE PRES
IDENT
Student Government at its best
Eric Bailey and
Charlotte Nisser
The Eric Bailey/Charlotte
Nisser ticket offers experience,
leadership and ingenuity to this
year’s election. Bailey has been
on the Student Senate for two
years, holding the offices of
Vice-President and
Ombudsman. He is currently
the R.H.A. President and is Vice
President of the Junior Honor
Society. Nisser contrasts this
with her position as General
Manager of KWVA 88.1 FM,
Campus Radio, a large student
program. She has prior ASUO
experience under the Wylie &
Mitra Executive.
Next year is an election year.
A top priority for the executive
must be voter registration and
education. The student voice
must be heard! Student con
cerns are often overlooked due
to low voter turnout. We’ll do
our best to reverse this trend at
the UO.
Budget cuts from the state
and tuition hikes from the uni
versity are both in the foresee
able future. But Bailey/Nisser
has a plan. We will do whatever
we can to reduce the effects of
these financial burdens as well
as preventing the loss of faculty
and overcrowding of classes.
The Bailey/Nisser campaign
fully supports student groups;
they are an essential part of our
university experience. We will
encourage coalitions between
student groups and the ASUO to
educate students on issues of
race and diversity.
Energy conservation, Greek
involvement, protecting student
tickets and campus safety
would be among other top pri
orities in a Bailey/Nisser office.
We have the experience and we
know the issues. On February
20-22, vote Bailey/Nisser for
Exec!
Questions? Check out
www.geocities.com/baileyniss
er or e-mail us at
baileynisser@hotmail.com
Jesse Harding and
Todd Brink
THE STATUS QUO HAS TO
GO! All candidates will talk
about the need for change, but
few have the experience and
capability to create it. We need
someone to step up. State
budget cuts loom on the hori
zon, student /faculty relations
are poor and the senate/ASUO
executive relationship isn’t
seeing eye-to- eye.
Many executive candidates
line up for the wrong reasons
with a narrow focus and per
spective. Students narrow the
candidates down to the ASUO
breed and the outsiders’ and
are left with little choice. Todd
and I incorporate the positives
from both of these sides. We
have a iot leadership experi
ence and we have definitely
not lost touch with touch with
the greater student population.
Our goal making the ASUO
more efficient and effective at
carrying out its responsibilities.
Here are a few of the plans we
have:
• Anti-university funding cuts
rallies
• A university housing advocate
• Eliminating the energy tax to
students
• Promoting more efficient use
of campus energy
• Creating an honorary
“Professors Day”
• Working with Senate to
improve relations
• Lending support in expanding
our student groups
• Developing better parking/
transportation for commuting
students
• Enhancing university commu
nity service programs
This is honestly just scratch
ing the surface on what can be
accomplished by voting for
Todd and I for ASUO executive.
We have the student’s and the
university’s interest at mind and
we just want the opportunity to
put our past experience to
work on the ASUO.
Jesse &Todd for ASUO!!!
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