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Homecoming Royalty Election/Voting October^ 199fr . ■f "■ s 8a.m. to8p.m : Polling-sites are: City Campus Union East Carepn* Union , Campus Recreation mt: v Til hat would you do with a ton of Spam? Based on a list of eight questions, the Daily Nebraskan tested the loyalty, service, v. highlights and humor of the 20 homecoming candidates at the University qf.Nebraska Lincoln. < J:' Of those, all want to keep Herbie. But they want the old Herbie, not the current one because, as candidate James Yen says, The new Herbie scares me.” They stressed tradition, communication, diversity, recruting, fighting apathy, unity, ethics and other issues to be the top concern at UNL. Candidate Eric VanderWoude used technology as his example. "All you need to do is pick up a business magazine and see that the United States is moving into an information and technology age," he said, and recommended die university respond to the changing age. 'Tve met graduating seniors that don't know how to use a computer." Candidates took a turn from the serious, and even suggested where Nebraska could put a 60-ft. Spam bust of our governor — after we overthrow Iowa. Candidate Kiersten Yanken offered an informed suggestion. Ann Broyhill Senior Accounting Treasurer of Alpha Omicron Pi President of Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Honorary 1. Parking. You can pay $300 for a reserved spot, yet when you go to park, your place is taken. 6.1 am not a fan of our sculptures, but my favorite would have to be the Tom Notebook." V ■ Becky Anderson Senior Interior Design k ' ‘ *r~ ' ' ’ President of Deka Delta Deha ¥, 4'- ; Student chapter member of me American Society of Interior Designers 1—to continue the traditions and excellence of UNL as students find themselves throughout the country pursuing their areas of interest that began hoe in Nebraska. 7. Herbie has been a symbol of UNL to me since I was a child. 1 would present it as a gift to Lake Speed, the new driver tor the Husker NASCAR, because he used to drive the Spam car," Yanken wrote. "His favorite Spam recipe is Spam McMuffins, and he could make a lot of those with 60 feet of Spam!" uestions 1 . What do you see as the most pressing issue at UNL today and why? 2. What has been your greatest contribution to UNL? 3. What could student leaders do to be more involved with students and and faculty at UNL? 4. What aspect of the student body do you feel you represent? 5. What has been your best experience at UNL and why? 6. What is your favorite and least favorite sculpture on campus and why? 7. Do you want to keep Herbie as a mascot? If not, what changes would you like to see? 8. If we were to overthrow Iowa, where would you want to put die 60-ft. Spam bust of Ben Nelson? And why? Each candidate is listed with his or her name, year in school, major and selected campus activities. Two questions were chosen for each candidate and correspond with the question list above. Brian Blaoser Senior Accounting Vice President of FarmHouse Secretary of the Innocents Society 1. Student apathy. If every student took pride in die university and would take an active role in trying to better the univesity there would not be a better institution to attend (than UNL). 5. Serving as a New Student Enrollment Orientation leader... not only helped me grow, but at the same time I was helping new ctiwfantc Amy Bredthauer Senior Psychology Treasurer of the National Residence Hall Honorary Coordinator for the Bone Marrow Donor Drive 2. Being National Communication Coordinator for the Residence Hall Association enabled me to represent UNL on a national and regional level. 6. Balanced/Unbalanced Wheels. It is colorful, abstract and includes several shapes ... I feel this is how I am and how I think. Brian Buescher Senior Political Science and Economics President of the Innocents Society ASUN Senator 2. My work on die Committee for Fees Allocation. During my two terms on die committee, I worked hard to find areas where budgets could be reduced or cut. 7. Call me traditional. Call me an old-timer, but Herbie has to stay. How many Comhuskers can you find? I guess we could always change it to something unoriginal KItp a knffaln a unlHrnt nr mavkp a aatnr | Jason Bynum Senior Chemistry First Vice President of | ASUN Vice President of Golden Key 4. Those students who work 100 percent during the week and then do anything but work on the weekends. 6. My least favorite is die big naked woman behind Sheldon. I get embarrassed when I see her. .Andrea Frost Senior Accounting Vice President of Chanter Relations and Standards for Alpha Chi Omega 3. The President's Council is a great way to get organizations and their leaders together. 6. My favorite sculpture is the woman in the box because she represents the hardship and challenges that women face on a day-to-day basis. AmieHaggar Senior Communication Studies Vice President of Mortar Board Executive Board/Rush Chairwoman of Chi Omega 1.1 believe the most significant issue at UNL today is a lack of a common atittude of "ownership" in the university among students, faculty and staff... it is important we find a common thread. 8.1 really don't like Spam so I’d put it on the first plane leaving town. Steve KoreU Senior Accounting ' President of Alpha Tau Omega Past-Vice President of ASUN 2. My tuition 8. I'd make the bust out of Faiibury hot dogs rather than Spam because they are Nebraskan. Td place it next to the baseball diamond from "Reid of Dreams," because, after all, "If you build it, they will come." Jason Kubik • - Senior Agriculture Education President of FarmHouse Past-Speaker of the Senate for ASUN 1. Continuity in the way student code of conduct issues are handled... many students are frustrated because it appears that certain "groups" are treated differently. 2. Two national championships. Granted, my involvement came from about the thirtieth row and not on the field. Alex Lamme Senior Accounting Economics Member of varsity track and cross country teams Member of the UNL Student Athlete Advisory Board 4. Student athletes and students who live in residence halls. 8.1 would put it in Iowa State's football stadium because the only people who go there are people who like to be around things that stink. Angie Miller Senior Marketing Selections Chairwoman for Mortar Board Executive Officer on the Alumni Association Board of Directors 3. Student leaders could hold mote open forum meetings. S. Making a skit with a campus life group. I cant think of a more rewarding or hilarious time than those early mornings at the Wick (Alumni) Center when we'd try to make each other laugh on stage by playing jokes on each other. : Chad Pekron Senior Political Science Economics Calendar Chair of Mortar Board President of Repuflicans 1. Rigorous classes. A class that is not challenging is a waste of money. 8.1 would put him in the Missouri River because he is so full of hot air he would float away anyway. Cari Stanko Senior Biology/Pre Medicine : - Vice President of NUMeds President of Delta Gamma 1. The lack of diversity and willingness to accept diversity, 6. My favorite sculpture is the one that looks like a surfboard by the library, but as many times as I have walked by I am still not sure if that is what it is or not Ryun Soukup Senior Agribusiness Member of Alpha Member of ' University Ambassadors 5. The best experience I have had at UNL is die fact that I attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and got involved. 6. My favorite sculpture is Tom Notebook" because it reminds me of what my notes look like. Eric VanderWoude Senior Biochemistry and Biology/Pre Medicine President of die Residence Had Association Member of Phi Lambda Upsilon 3. A student leader should become involved with students and make time to listen to the students they represent This can't be a passive process. 8. Living in a democratic society, I would hope we would never want to overthrow another state -- even if it is lowa. As for the60-ft Spam bust, I would mount It to the 60-ft yellow C-SPAN bus and let it tour the nation. Kristin Whitted Senior Broadcasting President of die Student Athlete Advisory Board President of University Ambassadors 1. Tb suggest that am single studeat among UNL's 24400 makes a significant contribution is presumptuous. If fleave one of these oqamzariosu a little better than I found it, I will have achieved my goals and helped UNL (row iu a some small way. 8.... place the Span bust on a piatfbnn on oak posts at the Council Bluffs casino exit with a brass pine inscribed, "lb those of you who lost it aH... tins bust's for yon." Jennifer Wilcox Senior Biological Systems Engineering Membership Selection Chair of the Innocents Society President of Chi Omega 4.1 am proud to represent students from rural, agricultural communities 7. Hertae is very representative of Midwestern agricultural values of honesty, integrity and dedication that UNL was founded on. Kierstcn Yanken Senior Communication Studies President of the Student Alumni Association President of Young Democrats 1. Apathy and lack of understanding. 7. (Another ASUN senator) and I proposed legislation in student senate and took a petition to the NU Board of Regents to save Herbie... the new Herbie is pretty scary. It makes me wonder if we made the right decision to fight to keep him. 1 James Yen Senior | Mathematics | Chairman of | Golden Key j I Member of j| Innocents Society 1. Working on relations between residents of creek bouses and residence halls. 8. ffwe kept it here, it could be a hugetourist attraction bring in bilboos and billions of dollars. OK, maybe five bucks.