There are seven open seats in the ASUI Senate this fall, and for the first time those seats are going to be divided between Greek and non-Greek students. As the result of an ASUI bill that passed last spring, two of the seven seats are reserved for Greek candidates, two for non-greek candidates, and three are open for either. Below, listed in alphabetical order by last name, are the 12 senator candidates for the Nov. 14 to 16 elections.
Name: Andres Alcantara
Major: Psychology
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
District: Non-Greek
As a freshman I feel I have a responsibility to my class and to the people in my living group to represent them in my school government. I want to be part of ASUI so I can help students have a great UI experience.
Name: Jon Bessler
Major: Chemical engineering
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Sycamore, Ill.
District: Non-Greek
One of Jon’s main goals as a prospective ASUI Senator would be to increase student involvement in and understanding of ASUI in order to be better represented. This will be accomplished by greater outreach to freshmen. Another goal as a senate candidate is to see ASUI and the Residence Hall Association work closer together.
Name: Max Cowan
Major: International studies, chemistry
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
District: Non-Greek
I like sunsets, long walks on the beach, and increased opportunities for interaction between ASUI and all students in the university. My main aim is to make our university more inclusive and more responsive to the needs of students. Vote for me.
Name: Hannah Davis
Major: International studies, political science and history
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
District: Greek
I want to bring the University back to the students. By reviewing where the entire Student Activity Fee budget is going, we can decide what we really want. Let’s utilize the resources available to us from the university while we are here, and get what we really want from our education.
Name: Zack Goytowski
Major: Sociology
Year: Senior
Hometown: Post Falls, Idaho
District: Greek
I’m not going to promise you that I will bring your parking fees down — let’s face it, that’s never happening. But I will promise you this: If re-elected I will do my job. I won’t miss living group meetings or make excuses for not attending Senate. I will represent you.
Name: Skyler Kernodle
Major: Wildlife resources, conservation biology
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Sandpoint, Idaho
District: Non-Greek
There is a separation and lack of connectivity between living groups throughout this university. It has become more apparent to me that the connection should be stronger, and this college should be more unified as a whole. I plan on focusing and creating programs and activities to complete this goal.
Name: Josh Lee
Major: Business
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Affilition: Greek
Hello fellow Vandals. I want to bring fresh ideas to the senate. I’m highly motivated and can tell you, I’m well experienced in similar leadership positions. I will try my hardest to voice your opinions. I promise to work my hardest and make sure your voices are heard.
Name: Narciso Lopez
Major: Political science, international studies and Spanish
Year: Junior
Hometown: Weiser, Idaho
District: Non-Greek
Serving as the legislative dean at Boys State has allowed me to attain a superb understanding and interest for accountability in the political system. As an off-campus student, I will contribute such knowledge towards improving campus security, dealing with the student parking fiasco, re-distribution of student fees, etc.
Name: Kyle Ramos
Major: Finance
Year: Junior
Hometown: Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
District: Greek
Currently, I’m on ASUI Senate and am running for re-election for my second term. Over the past year I’ve had the pleasure of working with various student organizations and fellow peers. If re-elected, my main focus is to continue to make sure that Student Activity Fees are being spent responsibly.
Name: Colby Rush
Major: Computer science
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Victor, Idaho
District: Greek
My platform is to try to decrease the image that ASUI is the “Greek” student governing body, so that students understand that ASUI is looking out for everyone on campus.
Name: Nick Tunison
Major: Business finance, accounting
Year in School: Junior
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
District: Greek
My main focus as a senator would be to look at the resources ASUI uses and the way it uses them. ASUI has a massive budget all coming from student dollars, and making sure those funds are used in sustainable and meaningful ways is essential for any successful senator.
Name: Ryan Wagner
Major: Microbiology
Year: Senior
Hometown: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
District: Greek
My main goal is to listen to students and find out what needs to be changed, added or supported. My other goals are to help boost morale across campus, to bring further awareness to the departments of the University of Idaho and to continue supporting the recycling program.