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Executive Vice President: Evan Krauss

Ms. Lisa Udofia and Senator Jeff Bigner did little to distinguish themselves from one another, and we feel unable to endorse either. Their pigeonholed experience pales in comparison to Krauss’ qualifications for this position.Udofia’s plan to maintain SOCs was a key part of her platform that should not be ignored. She also proposed realistic goals, such as providing access to copy machines in the BSC and instituting an online events calendar. Udofia’s main strength came from her desire to continue what Krauss implemented this year. Bigner’s desire to remove SOCs from SGA demonstrated a lack of patience. Patience is an essential quality who deals with new CSOs that arise every year. Seldom do organizations thrive in their first year of existence, and SOCs should be offered a longer trial period than just one year. Bigner’s plan to help CSOs transition their exec boards earlier by encouraging earlier elections, in contrast, is a good idea. Krauss’ abilities are better suited to serve the students again as Executive Vice President. For that reason, on Feb. 27, students should take the extra time to write Krauss’ name in for that position. Krauss’ ability to work hands-on with students is an incredible asset to the executive vice presidency. His implementation of SOCs, although it has come under scrutiny, is a solid plan that offers CSOs with similar goals, an opportunity to address their needs. Built on the pillars of representation, advocacy, collaboration and information, SOCs allow CSOs to assist each other through hardships. In his current role, Krauss has impressed us, and while his assets do not translate to the presidency, they would best serve the students in this role.

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