GSB Elections

Election results are delayed 45 hours

2008-03-11T20:53:00.000-07:00

By John Askew

GSB is not going to release the results of the election until Thursday, at 9:15 p.m. in the Memorial Union. This is 45 hours after the polls close. Here are some videos of Daniel Fischer and Ryan Crampton talking about the delay. Interesting enough, they have completely opposite views on it.
See here for the full story.

Ryan Crampton

Daniel Fischer

Campaign roundup

2008-03-10T19:28:00.001-07:00

Here is a final video wrapping up our pre-election coverage. Enjoy!

Day Five, Question Five

2008-03-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

By John Askew

As part of the Daily's GSB election coverage we are providing this video series of five different questions spread out over the five days leading up to the election. These are the fifth, and final, videos in the five-day series.

What are your opponents greatest strengths and weaknesses?

FischerLuttrell

Crampton/Edwards

It's all greek to GSB

2008-03-04T21:20:00.000-08:00

By John Askew
I found this article in the Daily's archives tonight (thanks to Opinion Editor Josh Hillman) and it's from three years ago. It's interesting because it addresses some of the same things we are seeing in this year's election - a full greek slate vs. a partial greek slate. Take a read.

By Teresa Krug, Daily Staff Writer
Issue date: 3/7/05
Members of Iowa State's greek system have been very active in the Government of the Student Body in the past, and in this year's GSB election, the greek tradition continues.

Both slates running for executive office this year boast members of the greek community.

Angela Groh and Chris Deal are members of Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Theta, respectively. Henry Alliger and Sarah Walter are members of Theta Chi and Alpha Sigma Kappa, respectively.

In 2004, Sophia Magill, member of Alpha Gamma Delta, ran with Will Rock -- a non-greek -- and beat out the other slates for executive office. Neither of the two other slates had members of the greek system.

The president for the 2003-04 school year, Mike Banasiak, was not greek. His running mate, Ben Albright, formerly of Alpha Gamma Rho, was. They beat out two other slates -- one greek, one not.

Catherine Petersen, senior in political science and GSB senator for the Panhellenic Council, said last year 42 percent of greek women and 46 percent of greek men voted in the GSB election, compared to the 23 percent of all undergraduates who voted in 2004.

There are 815 members of the Interfraternity Council and 517 members of the Panhellenic Council.

Nathan Katzer, junior in agronomy, said his fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho, does not pressure members to vote, but encourages them to do so. Members make announcements and have weekly meetings to discuss GSB happenings and will endorse a candidate.

Alpha Gamma Rho has three representatives on GSB, as well as the Chief of Justice of the GSB Supreme Court, and more than 10 houses are represented in GSB.

Tim Hoskins, vice president and external archon of Pi Kappa Phi, said a common requirement for greek involvement is participation in an organization outside the house. Some seek service on GSB.

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Day Three, Question Three

2008-03-04T20:55:00.000-08:00

By John Askew

As part of the Daily's GSB election coverage we are providing this video series of five different questions spread out over the five days leading up to the election. These are the third videos in the five-day series.

What is your favorite memory of Iowa State?

FischerLuttrell

Crampton/Edwards

Campaign Schedules

2008-03-03T23:02:00.000-08:00

By John Askew and Tara Flockhart

The Daily asked Fischer/Luttrell and Crampton/Edwards for their campaign schedules recently to compile this list. After looking over the campaign stops from the beginning leading up to the election we found an interesting breakdown between the different organizations around campus they have/will visit.

Fischer/Luttrell
Residence Halls: 15 stops
Greek Houses: 10 stops
Campus Orgs: 18 stops

Crampton/Edwards
Residence Halls: 10 stops
Greek Houses: 2 stops
Campus Orgs: 13 stops

Editor's Note: This list represents data compiled from the schedules provided to the Daily and is as current as the information given. Repeat visits to groups, RH, or Greek houses were not calculated in the totals.

Final Debate

2008-03-03T21:29:00.000-08:00

By John Askew

Monday night was the last time the two executive slates will officially meet to exchange words. In all, the debate was more open to actual "debate" than the previous one last week. Here are a few notable clips from the evening:

What is your greatest weakness?

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[Addressed to Crampton/Edwards] Considering both of you are coming from the Greek system, how do you plan on addressing issues more relevant to the residence halls?
This question spurred a debate about attending a previous IRHA meeting, which Luttrell/Fischer pointed out that Crampton/Edwards did not attend.

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What is a problem you see with your opponent's policies or plans?
This question had Daniel Fischer claiming C/E's proposed beginning-of-the-year concert wouldn't work, and Ryan Edwards fought back on F/L's proposed plan to cut tuition.

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Be sure to check back for video coverage of the GSB senate debate that preceded the executive one. And remember, feedback is always welcome.

Day Two, Question Two

2008-03-03T21:27:00.001-08:00

By John Askew

As part of the Daily's GSB election coverage we are providing this video series of five different questions spread out over the five days leading up to the election. These are the second videos in the five-day series.

Is there a diversity problem within GSB, and if so, would you try to correct it and how?

FischerLuttrell

Crampton/Edwards

Quick Update: Dvorak joins Crampton/Edwards campaign

2008-03-03T20:30:00.001-08:00

By John Askew

As of last week, Bart Dvorak joined the C/E camp as a "campaign leader." Dvorak ran for GSB president this term, but failed to collect the 1500 signatures needed to get on the ballot. One of the large issues on his platform was to improve Campustown's aesthetics and increase funding for VEISHEA.
Ryan Crampton said that Dvorak shared enthusiasm for their ideas on a greener campus and Campustown improvements.
No other word yet on endorsements from the other slates that failed to get on the ballot, but if you hear anything please comment.

Day One, Question One

2008-03-02T16:14:00.000-08:00

By John Askew

As part of the Daily's GSB election coverage we are providing this video series of five different questions spread out over the five days leading up to the election. These are the first videos in the series.

How do you plan on giving a voice back to the students?

FischerLuttrell

Crampton/Edwards

It's called sponsorship

2008-02-28T07:41:00.000-08:00

By John Askew

Wednesday might have marked the first debate between the two candidates, but the night proved to have just one actual exchange between the two slates. It was over Crampton/Edwards' proposed beginning-of-the-year concert.
There will be another debate at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3 at the M-Shop.

First Official Exchange

2008-02-27T19:18:00.001-08:00

By Ross Boettcher

Wednesday night marked the first face-to-face exchange between the two final pairs of candidates running for president and vice president of the Government of the Student Body.

After delivering their initial platforms, the teams of Daniel Fischer and Maggie Luttrell, and Ryan Crampton and Jeff Edwards, fielded a variety of questions from GSB Election Commissioner Alden Peterson.

Here is a list of the general responses given by both parties for each question.

"What would you do with $1,000 right now?"
Crampton/Edwards: Would "make student's days" by handing out money around campus.
Fischer/Luttrell: Would invest money in areas that cater to a "diverse" student population.

"What is your number one priority?"
Fischer/Luttrell: Appoint a great cabinet and delegate tasks accordingly.
Crampton/Edwards: Making GSB more relevant to students.

"What are some things GSB is currently doing that need to be changed?"
Crampton/Edwards: Making environment of GSB more efficient.
Fischer/Luttrell: Simplify funding process and rules for student organizations.

"What will you do to increase student involvement?"
Fischer/Luttrell: Want to create a body of constituents for off-campus senators, including students who live off campus and commuters.
Crampton/Edwards: Will look to educate off-campus and commuting students about all of the available student groups and opportunities at ISU.

"How do you feel your past GSB experiences have changed your outlook?"
Crampton/Edwards: Experiences have unveiled "awesome potential" and GSB's ability to be made better.
Fischer/Luttrell: "Records speak for themselves," but both have obtained great experiences in representing students.

"What will be your actions with the various forms of student media?"
Fischer/Luttrell-Plan to "take advantage" of Daily and KURE by publishing bi-weekly columns in Iowa State Daily and radio show on KURE.
Crampton/Edwards- Stated that all forms are extremely effective, but would like to see more communications because of a lack of interesting or relevant content in GSB meetings.

The debate ended after a handful of questions from individuals in attendance. There were a couple of questions, in particular, that were directed at individual candidates, but Peterson filtered all questions so that they were applicable to both parties.

A second debate will take place on Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union.

Editor's Note

2008-02-25T17:19:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Iowa State Daily's coverage of the 2008 GSB presidential election. Over the next couple of weeks this is the site where you will find updated content regarding to the two sets of candidates on the ballot for the March 10-11 election. We welcome any comments and feedback to any of the posts you find on the site.

Below are videos of each set of candidates on the ballot telling you what they would do if elected as President and Vice President of the Government of the Student Body:

Fischer/Luttrell

Crampton/Edwards