It seems our campus has recently confronted a phobia regarding ASUO “insiders.” Adam and Kyla have utilized Ashley and Jael’s involvement in the ASUO as their main campaigning tactic against their opponents. However, the truth is that the ASUO yields powerful legislative and political experience for students who are passionate about politics. Does our campus want to put somebody in power without legislative understanding or a clear conception of student government?
Prior to this election, Ashley and Jael worked with multiple student groups on campus, fought for the elimination of unnecessary scheduling fees, and worked toward other major positive achievements for the University. It’s time to stop pre-judging candidates as being “insiders” before thoroughly evaluating their actual platforms and job experience. If this election were anything like an election out in the real world, Ashley and Jael would be the only candidates claiming enough experience to even be in the running.
When students examine the candidates, I hope they consider the gravity of this election, and the knowledge, experience, and understanding that only Ashley and Jael can bring to this campus.
Megan Sparks
Junior