Lette

SA alumnus: Alampi only SA presidential candidate with track record of results

As an alumnus of the Student Association, I am pleased to see that there are four presidential candidates for this year’s election. However, one candidate stands out the most, and that candidate is PJ Alampi.

Alampi has the experience to lead the organization. As a sophomore, he served as chairman of the Board of Elections and Membership, where he led SA’s elections committee and oversaw the 2011 elections, which had the highest voter turnout to date.

In his current role as Student Life chair, he and his vice chair created the Food Advisory Board, which better connects student voices to higher administration. Additionally, he has empowered his committee members to lead several other initiatives, such as campus safety and better student transportation. Of the four candidates, Alampi is the only candidate with a track record of results.

Because of his experience, Alampi has created a clear campaign platform, with plans for each of SA’s three standing committees. Unlike his opponents, Alampi has clear goals for the organization. He is not campaigning for vague ideas, such as greater transparency or better communication, but an actual plan of action to make these ideas into a reality.

For example, instead of talking about better outreach, Alampi plans on taking the assembly onto campus to talk to students. Goals like these showcase his creativeness and passion.



Lastly, knowing Alampi personally, he is the only candidate who understands that SA is not a venue for students to become politicians, but a medium to create change and improve student life.

Unlike many SA members, he is not tied down to the image of being a “student leader,” but an advocate and a change agent. During my four-year tenure in SA, I have worked to create an organization that embodies the image of the latter, and Alampi shares my vision.

Bonnie Kong
Class of 2012

 





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