Class of 2005

President

Ben Radel

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Freshman class, I Ben Radel, your current class president, am seeking re-election. I'd like to invite anyone who hasn't already met me to come to the AMRII courtyard from 7-8 p.m. each night until the election. I'll be there, ready for questions. (I'm the guy with yellow glasses)

Let me tell you a little about what our class has achieved this year in student council. We have negotiated a new telephone contract, and cellular phone contract that will be coming out next fall. We helped get the Early Bird Specials at Terrace and Wolman and continue to pressure the administration to improve the quality of food, and the prices at our dining facilities (even though they don't always act on our recommendations, we continue to represent the desires of the students.) Other issues our class has tackled are transportation information, African and African-American Studies Program, Online Exam reserve and much more.

For next year, I want to create an Institutionalized Social Program, the will ensure successful events from year to year will be repeated, like the battle of the bands our class hosted last week. More music, more fun, more love.

Peace,

Ben

Vice President

Megan Coe

First, I would like to thank the Class of 2005 for allowing me to represent you this year. We all know that we are the best class here at Hopkins and I've had a great time interacting with you.

As Vice President this past year I have helped plan many events including the Battle of the Bands, scavenger hunt, chugging contest, and numerous study breaks. In addition, I have worked with the student council members from other classes on events such as the Baja club nights and buses to Fells Point on Halloween. This past year has provided me with invaluable experience that will let me be an even better vice president next year.

If I am elected, I plan to communicate more with you, the Class of 2005, to find out exactly what events you would like to have planned for our class. I will continue working together with the other classes and the Hopkins Organization for Programming (HOP) to plan large school-wide activities. One of my proudest accomplishments, which I would like to make into yearly tradition, is the Battle of the Bands.

So remember on election day, Megan Coe is the way to go!

Payal Patel

Hi! My name is Payal Patel and I want to tell you why you should vote for me for V.P. on April 22nd. I was on Homewood Student Affairs this year so I have been involved with Student Council all year. In HSA, I worked on improving Sodexhos meal rates and vegetarian menu. I also made some major improvements to re-open Levering for meal equivalency. I am committed to stepping up the role that Hopkins plays in ensuring our safety on and off campus because if one issue kicks all others to the curb, its security. But, most importantly as Vice-President, I am ready to be a true social chair for the class. I truly felt party-deprived this year. With your vote, this university might finally get a Vice-President that knows how to throw down when the time comes. The Beastie Boys said it best when they rapped YOU HAVE TO FIGHT, FOR YOUR RIGHT, TO PARTY. And yes, YOU ARE FIGHTING FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PARTY when you CAST A VOTE for PAYAL PATEL FOR VICE PRESIDENT on APRIL 22nd. Payal Patel stands for what's right and that's a good life.

Secretary/Treasurer

Shannon Chang

Hey Class of 2005! For hose of you that don't know me, my name is Shannon Chang. I am running for Secretary/Treasurer again. Overall, this year went well. I learned so much about the technical aspects of managing a class budget, and I had an opportunity to work with and meet many other active members of the Hopkins student body. For being untrained newcomers, our freshmen class student council had a successful year. I'm sure at some point you head about Club Baja or the Battle of the Bands or read the weekly Freshmen Updates I sent out. I also served on the Communication Committee, and we began Kinex, a new campus social calendar.

My goals for next year are both old and new. I want to continue getting out class involved in the many clubs and organizations that our school has to offer. A new priority of mine is to work on improving the Career Center. Also, I want to bring more people to Levering, the supposed student union, and the Mattin Center. With your support, I'm looking forward to another enjoyable year representing you. RE-ELECT SHANNON CHANG.

Kaitlin Dow

Hey Hopkins! My name is Kaitlin Dow, and I am running for Secretary/Treasurer of the Class of 2005. I am currently a member of the Social Programming Board. This year, as part of the Social Board, I helped organize many social Hopkins functions, including Battle of the Bands, Mad Dash for the Cash, and the Chugging Contest. Next year, I would like to become more involved in administrative and policy issues. As Secretary/Treasurer, I will be able to address students' administrative concerns, such as housing options, expanding E-level, and developing new academic departments. I will also continue to encourage and support social projects, especially those focused around all types of Hopkins athletics, with the goal of boosting Hopkins school spirit. I look forward to the chance to represent my class as Secretary/Treasurer.

Representatives

Monica Lai

Hi, my name is Monica Lai and on Election Day, I'm asking for your vote as Class of 2005 Representative. During my first year here at Hopkins, I have been busy scoping out opportunities and gaining experience. Most notably, I have helped co-edit and launch Kinex - a Student Council sponsored newsletter that works to advertise and promote student groups on campus. Through Kinex, we hope to provide a solid link between students and student groups. As representative of our class, this will be one of my main goals - to improve communication on campus about events and student groups. I want to see an increase in student involvement on campus, which can be done through increased exchange of ideas and interaction.

Manu Sharma

Hello! My name is MANU SHARMA and I'm running for Sophomore Class Representative. This job entails working on a committee, communicating to students, working with other officers, and improving students' lives at Hopkins. Now that you know a little about the position of Representative, let me give you some of my qualifications. I served as Class REPRESENTATIVE this year and was a member on the Homewood Student Affairs Committee (HSA). During this time, I worked on J-cash expansion, telephone issues, and dining concerns. I am currently working on improving off-campus security and trying to elongate dining halls' service to include a dinner the last night of break before classes resume. As you can see, I'm qualified for the job. Next year, I hope to work on increasing COLA applications, and continue researching and working on the security issue. My motives for running are, in sincerity, to represent YOU in Student Council again, and to speak on the issues you want addressed. I will always be willing to listen. I ask you to GET GOOD KARMA, RE-ELECT MANU SHARMA to represent.

Charles Reyner

My name is Charles Reyner and I'm running for Student Representative. This year I've worked really hard for our class, and I want the chance to do it again next year. Right now I'm chair of Homewood Student Affairs, and am the representative serving on COLA.

I've done a lot this year on Student Council. I've been working on an exam reserve to electronically house old exams from each course, so that no one has an advantage when professors decide to recycle tests. I put together a nifty little blue transportation pamphlet in conjunction with a couple members of our class to help our class move around Baltimore more easily. Finally, I've been responsible for choosing candidates to chair next year's MSE Symposium and Culture Fest, and will be choosing Ethics Board members (which I encourage all of you to apply for) in the following weeks.

Next year, I would like to continue working on the random ideas and problems that I've run across while talking to fellow students. Hopefully, I'll have the chance to tackle a few more next year - problems with Housing and cable TV being on top of the list right now. Just remember to vote Reyner.