The Panther

Issue date: 3/30/05 Section: Campus

Media Credit: Marques Allen Bryan Waters speaks to candidates at the presidential/ vice-presidential debates on Monday night in the New Science building while one of his opponents, Terrance Livingston, looks on.

Oftentimes students do not get the opportunity to express their concerns and ask questions about how the student body is run, and by whom. On Monday, March 28, students were given that opportunity. The Student Government Association held a debate for candidates running for president, vice president and comptroller in the new science building.

Candidates were given the opportunity to present their platforms, as well as answer questions from students. Comptroller candidates Tamia Parker and Ashley Pearson squared off by answering questions on student needs and how they will better budget SGA's funds.

Parker said, "As far as being comptroller, if budgeting money is an issue, seminars can be held to aid students," when asked how she would be of help to any student seeking better budgeting skills. Vice presidential candidates LaQuincy Arnold and Courtney Smith presented platforms to how they would serve the student body as vice president. When asked about student relationships with SGA, Smith said, "I would like to inform students about SGA, have an open house to let all students know they are members of SGA, and we will branch out to get everyone involved."

Arnold said "having different programs to attract students, and see what the students want," would be one of his biggest goals for SGA. Presidential candidates spoke to students on the different issues they would like to tackle if elected to office, such as housing, parking, and overall student morale. Oludayo Olusanya said he wants students to "develop a positive attitude," because with this attitude, PV can make the right step to the right direction.

Terrance Livingston said, "Making sure that students' needs were being met, working with students, bringing them to the panel, and letting them decide the changes on campus is what is SGA is here for, to lobby for the students."

"I want to work as a liaison between students and administration, and to be an accurate voice for the students," said presidential hopeful Lashawn Chambers.

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