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A survey of 51 of the 73 senatorial candidates shows the
reasons vary as much as the weather.
A number of the students interviewed stated their
interest in the senate evolved from interest in programs
related to ASUN.
Programs involved with ASUN range from liaisons for
Greek houses and cooperatives to representation for the
Resident Hall Assoc.
Sally Shorb of the Active Communication Together
Party (ACT) was the liaison for her sorority when her
interest in ASUN developed.
"Having worked individually for. ASUN, i became
interested in the government and decided to run," Shorb
said.
Mary Jenkins of the United Student Effort Part (USE)
said she had worked with the Associated Student Ko-op
and other ASUN programs, then became interested in
running for senate.
Many candidates indicated they were running because
they were tired of hearing themselves and others griping
about the inefficiency of ASUN Senate.
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representation in ASUN."
This reason for entering the senatorial race was offered
often by the few minority candidates. (
Ail the incumbent candidates interviewed said their fssst
experience in ASUN and not being able to complete
projects they had started were the main reasons for seeking
' re-election.
Many candidates expressed concern for the lack of
representation from their respective colleges.
"I want to be a member of ASUN because there is no
pharmacy student in the campus government. I feel it
would be good for the pharmacy college," said Julie
Satterfield (ACT).
A desire to represent their coi leges wss motivation for
the majority of the candidates interviewed.
One candidate stated one of his reasons for running was
that it made a good reference in the job world.
Many candidates stated their interest stemmed from
wishing to have certain issues acted on. Issues most often
cited were the legislative bill allowing the sale and drinking
of alcohol on campus, housing policies, educational reform,
student funds ard teacher evaluation.
Polhfew informed
about ASUN Senate
By Rebecca Brite
Through 15 random interviews conducted last week in the
Nebraska Union, the Daily Nebraskan found few students who
believed they were well informed about the ASUN Senate.
Three of the students interviewed said they had no idea
what the senate was or why it functioned. Five did not know
the name of the current ASUN president.
Of these five, two were freshmen, one was a junior and two
were graduate students. -
Steve Fisher, a graduate student in Economics, expressed
complete ignorance of the workigs of ASUN Senate.
When told that of the $51.50 a UNL student pays in fees
each semester, between 30 ce ts and 80 cents finance ASUN,
Fisher said, "If their efficiency is related to the amount of
money they get, no wonder I don't know anything about
them."
Five of the others interviewed said they had a good idea of
the senat's pu'':a'; (unction. t .
Marty, W :ia in University Studies, defined .the
senate as "something between a student council and a st&te
legislature, but coming closer to a city council."
Neal Ellington, a fourth year junior in anthropology, said
he understood the senate's function to be that of a liaison
group which works on proposals for the regents to act on.
"About the only thing I see them do however is put stamps
on posters."
Kathy Frost, a sophomore languages major, said she
believed the senate was doing a good job, but added she is not
planning to vote in next week's election.
Tom Hansen, a senior In psychology, defined the senate as a
governing body of representatives selected from the various
colleges.
"I suppose it's worth 80 cents," he said, "but it really
serves no function. I don't think they do much up there but
busy work."
Melinda Fowler has been an ASUN senator for the past
year. She defined the senate as a representative channel for
students, and said she thought the group was doing a good job.
Of the other five students interviewed Wednesday, threa
described the senate loosely as a governments! body, the
student government or a student organization. They said they
did not know the group's purpose.
Barb Vincent, a junior in University Studies, called the
senate "a placebo, a farcical government."
Three of the students interviewed said they planned to vote
next week. Five said they might vote, and seven said they
definitely would not vote.
"I voted the last two years, but I didn't feel it did any
good," said Torn Card well, a junior philosophy major.
"I don't know if I'll vote or not," Ellington said. "It may
be just a waste of time."
A first semester freshman In architecture said he did not
even know about the election.
"!f I knew something about it, I might vote," he said, "but
there's hardly time to find out about it now."
USE, ACT differ?
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It is not the number of causes that either party lacks,
but concrete proposals about how they intend to work
their magic.
Both pledge support to an increase in married student
housing. ACT says it wilt bo a "vocal advocate." USE states
that it will investigate the possibility of litigation against
the university for failing to supply it.
Both parties support the alcohol proposal, the visitation
suit against the Board of Regents, an increase in the Leg.-J
Aid services and the constitutional amendment to place a
student on the Board of Regents. They both contend that
student fees allocation should be handled by the Senate.
Ag-Jn, how will it be accomplished?
"We propose, we stronnly beck, we support, we will
pursue with all vigor, we pledge our support, we advocate."
So reads the party platforms.
It's up to the voters to decide who will make good on
their promises.
monday, march 11, 1374
daily nebraskan