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ISO: No party preference
The International Students Organization is a multi
national organization and, as such, the preferences of the
individual members are diverse. International students
are known to collectively pursue goals of common in
terest, but the selection of ASUN presidential candidates
is certainly not one of these goals. International students
have an unquestionable ability to analyze issues raised
by the candidates and consequently to make an objective
choice for themselves.
The present administration of ISO has, since its in
ception, emphasized participation. This implies that
international students should have a multidimensional
involvement in student activities. There is no party pre
ference. In the eyes of ISO, every party is equal, hence
the executive cabinet is not only constrained, but cannot
endorse a particular party as though such a choice is
consistent with the preferences of the rest of the mem
bers. ISO is willing to work with any party that gets
elected, but would not tolerate unfounded rumors aimed
at discrediting the integrity of the organization.
livery international student is encouraged to
participate in the March 16 run-off election with equal
intensity.
Soala Ariweriokuma
president, UNL International Students Organization
Action violates RHA regulation
I have recently filed a complaint against the Action
Party for ASUN. Since the complaint will not be heard
in time for coverage in the Daily Nebraskan, I have
written this letter to explain the situation.
March 13, I witnessed Heidi Burkland placing "table
tents" in the HSS Food Service cafeteria area. The tents
were advertisements for the Action Party. When I left
the cafeteria area, I met Burkland and Action presidential
candidate Laura Meyer. I told them that I didn't think
they were allowed to advertise like that and suggested
that they contact RHA Election Commissioner Kathy
Mach. They requested to see my copy of the RHA
Campaign Regulations so I showed them. Section 3,
Subpart B, prohibits campaigning in Food Services except
at one table approved by the Hall President.
Meyer then made a statement to the effect that she
wished she had the time and ambition to take the regulat
ions seriously. I again suggested that they contact Com
missioner Mach for an exact interpretation of the regulat
ion. I was then told that they would attempt to contact
ASUN Election Commissioner Jennifer Fager because
Kathy Mach "... doesn't like us and she would just say
no."
Violating the regulation is bad enough, but the attitude
shown by these party persons is downright contrary to
the spirit of good government. It is normal for parties to
exploit every loophole to further their campaign but this
is an outright violation attempt.
The RHA Election Commission has since instructed
the HSS Food Service to remove the table tents. The
ASUN Election Commission has yet to act on my com
plaint due to lack of time.
I would strongly urge you to consider the moral im
plications of the Action Party's actions before you go out
to vote in the run-off election. I support neither party
nor am I affiliated with any ASUN party. I just don't
want a political organization with this attitude to be
given the reins of student government.
Thomas V. Myers
senior, engineering
Reach Party quaiified,concerned,
experienced ASUN leadership
As president of the Residence Hall Association during
most of this ASUN campaign, I have had the opportunity
to woik with and evaluate the ASUN executive cand
idates. Only two parties still remain in the race, and both
will provide strong, organized leadership if elected. The
Reach party, however, offers some diversity and qualities
which 1 have not found among either Action or their
advocates.
1 . The Reach Party has demonstrated a serious interest
in the residence hall students and issues. As a hall res
ident, Regina Rogers balances the ticket by providing
a direct communication link between the halls and the
ASUN executive committee.
2. Reach has worked conscientiously and consistently
with the RHA Electoral Commission to ensure that they
are in compliance with the election regulations. The
prompt manner in which they have handled complaints
filed against them demonstrates the quality of concerned
leadership.
3. Both of Reach's major executive candidates have
had a year of experience with ASUN. After Tom Mock
ler's resignation, 1 discovered how difficult it is to learn
about an organization from the top down. Matt Wallace
and Regina Rogers have worked their way up through
ASUN, and this knowledge will be invaluable should they
become executives of an organization responsible for
representing 23,000 students. I endorse Reach, because
I am confident in their ability to represent me as an
individual and work with the next RHA administration.
Melba I. Petrie
RHA member
ASUN 0; Seven Dwarfs 1
Would all of the Action Party candidates crying,
"Foul, Foul!" please go cry someplace else? So they
didn't get endorsed by the Daily Nebraskan. You're
lucky they waited as long as they did this year to endorse
anyone. In my experience, the endorsement usually
comes out about a week earlier and does far more damage.
Mr. Ezeadi, pray tell, how did you arrive at the fact
that Action was "well ahead of its opponents"? If one
editorial can do the damage you claim, how much better
could Action's platform and programs have been?
Miss Winther, what constitutes "a few" posters?
There were at least three placed on my floor in violation
of RHA rules. You admitted that, but to turn around
and say in effect, "So what?" is rather questionable.
Maybe SORE wasn't illegal, but what it did was. And
since when is leaving a group, whose purpose you no
longer believe in, unethical?
Before you label me a Reach supporter and Daily
Nebraskan lover, take note that the only people I voted
for were the Seven Dwarfs. The times that I have agreed
with a DN editorial can be counted on the foot of a three
toed sloth, but I still support the paper. Journalists are
out to provoke you into thinking. The Daily Nebraskan
warrants a "bravo" in that department.
Maybe someday, someone will put aside resume
padding and irrelevant rhetoric on issues that are long
since dead and will actually work at helping fellow
students for the educational improvement of this
university. Until that time, I intend to keep voting for
the Seven Dwarfs.
Jay Lee Noble
senior, journalism
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