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currently brainstorming would be a great idea.
7. Transparency is very important to me because the student body needs to be aware of the projects that going on within SGA. There needs to be a good rela onship established between SGA and the student body.
Molly Miller Freshman Senator
1. This is my first semester here at South, and I would really love to get involved on campus. I feel becoming a part of SGA is a good way to do that. And I feel running for a Senate posi on would be a good way to get involved with the student body. 2. Some mes the assigned parking zones create a problem because there are many students that need to be in so many different places. And having one assigned parking zone can make that inconvenience for them. 3. No. 4. Well I have only been here a semester, so I don’t know much about South’s SGA. I would really love to become a part of it and learn what can be improved. 5. I feel it is very important to be a student. As a student you are the school and there are so many ways to become involved.
8. My favorite thing about USA is that it is home. I am from Mobile and being able to go to school and be at home is awesome. 9. I really like USA and as of right not I do not have a least favorite thing. 10. My favorite USA symbol would have to be the Jaguar. I love seeing all the Jaguar stuff around campus. 11. My favorite USA sport is football. Love me some football! Can’t wait for football season! 12. My favorite study spot is anywhere outside on campus. 13. I do not live on campus so I do not really eat on campus. But if I do eat I normally just go to the caf with some friends. 14. Dependable. For my first senate project I would do anything that is a student concern, whether that involves anything from parking to a good studying environment. I would start my plan by asking the student body what the campus may need to meet their concerns.
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Vikash Perninkil Sophomore Biomedical Sciences
1. I am running for this posi on because I really just want to do my duty as a student here at South and help my peers. I would like to make sure students have fair dealings with UDC and parking viola ons, and make feel students feel like SGA cares about the student body and wants to do whatever it can do to help. 2. Yes, I wholeheartedly believe so. It is one thing when students park out of zone on purpose just because of laziness, which deserves punishment. However, if a student shows up to their class early, and is late because the parking is full in their zone, then there is definitely an issue that needs correc on. 3. Yes, I am the treasurer of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity here at South Alabama. 4. I feel like the biggest problem is that the students do not know what the SGA is doing, some may not even know it is there. Maybe some sort of SGA newsle er that informs students of how they can get involved, how SGA can help their organiza ons, or just what SGA is
5. Everyone has his or her roles, not everyone can fill every posi on. If a student is extremely busy with work and school, then that is what they have to do. If another student has extra me to contribute to student government, then more power to them. 6. As far as transparency, I will say 8, 10 being most transparent. 7. I choose 8 being because just like in any governing body, not all of the people can make decisions. Some decisions are meant for the elected officials to make and convey to the people, and not all of the people would agree with how the decisions were made. However, the people NEED and HAVE A RIGHT to know what is going on with their government. If the governing body is making decisions without the people opinions, then problems will arise. So my answer would be that transparency is very important in most situa ons, but at mes it is not.
8. My favorite thing about South is how close the student body is. At bigger schools you get lost in a crowd of students, but here at South, you have an opportunity to build be er interpersonal rela onships. Some people may not enjoy this, but I love seeing some of the same people every day and I love having open class discussions, with teachers being able to call on
a jaguar! 5. To me, being a student is more important because I came to South to do just that. A student is my first job. However, if I were to receive this posi on, I would not take it lightly. Courtnie Wood Sophomore Art Senator
1. I am running for this posi on to become more involved with campus to life and to also gain experience in a student lead government. 2. I believe that South would benefit from more parking lots, giving students more chances to park in their zones. This would minimize students parking anywhere they can find a spot. 3. I am not a Greek. 4. More student involvement is always a good thing. Giving them more chances to speak up would be beneficial.
11. My answer might be a li le biased, but my favorite sport is so ball. I played in high school so I know what kind of dedica on and work it takes to make a good team. Go Jags!
8. I like the diversity here. The students are as diverse as the events that they put on, leading to a very entertaining college career. 9. My least favorite thing about South would have to be parking. It works out alright if you have early classes, but around lunch me it gets really congested. 10. My favorite symbol is South Paw. He gets students involved and hyped for all the events he a ends. And he’s
14. Compassionate. If I were to receive $1,000, I would put benches in the traffic circle for students who might want a different study spot. The trees provide a shady, relaxing spot and would be very accessible for students living in oncampus housing.
10. Shelby hall, it is absolutely stunning! 11. My favorite sport at South is football because it brings all the students and alumni together. It is also a sign of progress of South. At one me there was no team, and this year we played an SEC team. It poses as an analogy to the school’s progress. Look at Shelby Hall and our Rec center. Who would have thought, 30 years ago, that The University of South Alabama would come as far as it has! 12. Depending on my mood, it is either at my house in my desk or at the library. I am taking Organic Chemistry and Physics this year, so having the perfect study spot is vital. 13. My favorite place to eat is the Caf, there is always something different, and you always see your friends there! 14.Self-Mo vated
Decei ulness is not in the best interest of the students.
Brittany Pigg Sophomore Psychology, Sociology Minor Senator
12. I live off campus so I don’t do much studying on campus, but I do enjoy si ng out by the bell tower. It’s in the middle of campus but s ll remains a peaceful place. 13. Hands down, my favorite place is Chick-Fil-A. They have the best chicken! And it’s easy to get to.
9. The parking situa on. It needs to be fixed. I think if you ask 10 students this ques on, at least half would say parking. Yes students can walk or take the jag train, but if parking is not available in the student’s designated parking zone, stated by their parking pass, then what are they to do then have to spend a week’s gas money on a parking cket! If South can afford to spend millions on a beau ful recrea onal facility, then they should be able to deal with our parking situa on.
7. I think transparency is required to be trusted by the student body.
6.I would rate transparency at a 9. 7. Transparency is important to me because I believe students should have the right to know what their money is being spent on as well as any future plans that could benefit or harm their me here at South.
each student by their first name.
1. I want to be involved in South Alabama and am interested inbe ering the university. 2. I don’t think there is enough parking on campus. 3. I am an Alpha Gamma Delta. 5. Being a student and being a senator are equally important. Senators are the voice of the students, and that job should be taken seriously. I’m first and foremost a student, though. 6. 10
8. My favorite thing about South Alabama is the sense of community and spirit. 9. My least favorite thing about USA is the lack of involvement of students. 10. My favorite USA symbol is the jaguar head. 11. My favorite USA sport is football. 12. My favorite study spot is the 3rd floor of the library by the windows. 13. My favorite place to eat on campus is chick-fil-a. 14. Goal-oriented For my first senate project, I’d want to get the opinions of students before I decide how to spend $1,000.