Written by Gina Cielo

Get to know more about each Student Association presidential candidates by reading their opinions expressed at an open forum held in the Heritage Auditorium Monday, April 5.

Nik Arezina

Hometown: Houston, TexasClassification: Senior (3rd year)Major: Management Information SystemsMinor: SpanishCampaignslogan: PurposeCampaign objectives: Making the SA more accessible to studentbody; providing a more visible SA suggestion box; making studentsaware of SA meetings; administering a student vote for favoritemeal to be served once a week in caf or student centerStrengths: Leadership experience — current vice president of SA; member of finance committee; member of Aramark committee. Arezina says most importantly he focuses on the Lord, by getting heart right and drawing near to God in all situations.Weakness: Lack of years. Arezina says the fact that he is a third-year senior could prove to be a weakness to the other two seniors.Plans to accomplish campaign objectives: Use present relationships with Aramark employees and finance leaders on campus.Plans to promote school spirit: Institute a committee specific to sports; raise awareness and advertise sporting events; host more theme nights.Closing remark: “We are so diverse and it’s such a blessing to realize that; to realize where people are coming from, to think on a global scale and to see what experiences they have had. As an SA we can help them out, get them involved and make them feel at home here.”

John Dollen

Hometown: Omaha, Neb.Classification: SeniorMajor: Finance and EconomicsCampaign focus: UnificationCampaign objectives: Unifying the student body; fosteringrelationships amoing people with many different backgrounds andexperiences.”We are at a loss if we dont take advantage of it (unification) andwe will have so much to gain if we do,” Dollen said.Strengths: Leadership experience — Campus Activities Board director; RA in Cone Hall;president of Kyodai. Dollen says he knows how to make decisions for a group and make things happen.Weakness: Learning to say no to certain activities so he can fully commit himself to be the SA president.Plans to accomplish campaign objectives: Surround himself with good people and use current relationships.Plans to promote school spirit: Increase attendence at sporting events; host pep rallies; work with SA and CAB to create an enviroment that everyone appreciates.Closing remark: “As president I would love to see the aspects of academic, sports and social life become more improved.”

Steven Ramsey

Hometown: Jonesboro, Ark.Classification: SeniorMajor: FinanceCampaign focus: FunGoal of campaign: Setting up project groups consisting of four to 10people. Groups work on service projects that they are passionateabout. Also, improving and promoting lectureship and chapel.”The more people that are involved in the SA, the less of theburden on each person to get things done,” Ramsey said. “I wantpeople to be involved as much as they want.”Strengths: Reads alot, loves being around people and wants students to be involved. Ramsey says reading gives him a more well-rounded perspective.Weakness: Inexperience in the SA.Plans to accomplish campaign objectives: Using students to participate in small service groups that will have a large impact on situations around campus.Plans to promote school spirit: Continue and ignite Rhodes Rowdies; find ways to get more people involved in sporting events; dedicate a night to student fellowship.Closing remark: “We can make things happen. If we work together, we are gonna see things get done for a lot of different people on campus.”