Jacobson is the one
In just less than two weeks, the students of the University of Oregon will have the opportunity to vote for student body president. The individual elected will play a significant role in determining how your student fees are used. If you are someone with an interest in seeing that your fees are put toward useful and beneficial activities, then I’d recommend casting your vote for Bret Jacobson.
I have known Jacobson for more than four years and consider him an intelligent, creative and considerate person. Whether you are a first-term freshman, a grad student or enrolled in law school, Bret Jacobson is the type of person who will take your concerns into consideration.
Additionally, Jacobson is someone who possesses the poise and presence necessary to make him an excellent ambassador for the University. In closing, I would encourage anyone interested in casting a vote for responsible and responsive student government to cast a vote for Bret Jacobson.

Mike Morgan

PSU Pre-Law Society president


Portland

Play by the rules
Matt Swanson is a great student leader who cares about student government and is not afraid to voice his concerns. This aside, it was an irresponsible decision for him as an ASUO Elections Board member to file a grievance against my running mate, Eric Bailey, during the campaign.
It is the responsibility of the ASUO Elections Board to remain impartial, and Swanson’s action now puts his impartiality in question. I have spoken with Matt, and while he maintains the legitimacy of his grievance, he understands our concern. In response, Matt has assured me that his grievance will be removed in a timely manner.
I was also shocked by Bret Jacobson’s accusation that we removed campaign posters (“Executive candidate takes on campaign strain,” ODE, Feb. 19), but even more so when I discovered that several of our campaign signs had been removed throughout campus. It just so happens that in many places, our signs were replaced with “Bret and Matt” signs.
So, Jacobson, how can you morally accuse someone of an action, and then turn around and do it to them? You stated yourself, “We’ll leave the dirty politics to other campaigns.” Well, you have reached that level yourself.
Other campaigns — including ours — are playing by the rules, and I encourage you to do the same. It is vital that this election be decided on the issues and not on grievances or posters. I encourage the student body to educate themselves, so they can make rational, educated decisions.

Jeff Oliver

junior


political science


ASUO Executive candidate