Community Council Fall 2010 Elections Candidate Statements

'Candidates for At-Large Representative:'

Asif, Sanna

Hi everyone, my name is Sanaa Asif and I am running for (Merill House Representative/At Large Representative). I am going to be very honest with you when I say that I was reluctant to accept this nomination at all. Based on my high school experiences, student government is composed of lazy people who run because they want to spruce up their resumes and win because their speeches are funny. But, this isn't high school is it? So, at the last minute, I decided to run, because I truly care about the student body and I want to work with the rest of Community Council to make real, tangible improvements on campus. I think our ultimate goal, which is to increase student satisfaction and quality of life, should be based on determining what you like or don't like about Hampshire, that is, what should be added, removed, modified, or maintained. In this matter, being a first year actually helps, as I see things from a relatively unbiased perspective. More importantly however, as your representative, I care about your perspectives. I want to be your advocate, I really do. And I would be a failure as a fellow student and friend if I didn't listen to what you had to say. Although I am still in the process of getting to know most people on campus, after orientation, classes, and random encounters in the hallways, I am convinced that it would be an honor to represent you on Community Council. I hope I can count on your votes to get me there. Thank you.

Castro, Ava

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Thomas, Chris:

Dear Hampshire College Community,

As a fourth year student, signer, council member and office worker I have noticed that communication between student government at Hampshire and the student body is almost nonexistent. In order to help combat this problem I am running for the At Large Representative position on community council. My goal is to work with the elected representatives of each housing area open forums where student’s voices can be heard by holding forums for Prescott, Greenwich, Enfield and the dorms. If I am elected community council representatives will hold weekly meetings so that they can both update the community on projects that community council is undertaking and create a space for students to voice their concerns. For far too long there has not be an effective way for council members and the community to communicate with each other. If I am elected, it will be my priority to improve this gap.

-Chris Thomas

'Candidates for Merrill-House Representative'

Asif, Sanna

Hi everyone, my name is Sanaa Asif and I am running for (Merill House Representative/At Large Representative). I am going to be very honest with you when I say that I was reluctant to accept this nomination at all. Based on my high school experiences, student government is composed of lazy people who run because they want to spruce up their resumes and win because their speeches are funny. But, this isn't high school is it? So, at the last minute, I decided to run, because I truly care about the student body and I want to work with the rest of Community Council to make real, tangible improvements on campus. I think our ultimate goal, which is to increase student satisfaction and quality of life, should be based on determining what you like or don't like about Hampshire, that is, what should be added, removed, modified, or maintained. In this matter, being a first year actually helps, as I see things from a relatively unbiased perspective. More importantly however, as your representative, I care about your perspectives. I want to be your advocate, I really do. And I would be a failure as a fellow student and friend if I didn't listen to what you had to say. Although I am still in the process of getting to know most people on campus, after orientation, classes, and random encounters in the hallways, I am convinced that it would be an honor to represent you on Community Council. I hope I can count on your votes to get me there. Thank you.

Castro, Ava

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