Last week’s student government elections resulted in a runoff for Student Body President between two candidates — Adam Compton and Bobby Mills.
Adam Compton, a junior in engineering, said he unofficially began his campaign in January.
Compton said he formed his platform by visiting various groups on campus to understand their main issues and concerns.
The Wolfprowl Bus System is part of Compton’s platform, he said.
“[The Wolfprowl Bus System] will run through Greek Court, on-campus residence halls, and local apartments to downtown nightlife and back,” Compton said.
He said the bus system is designed to reduce the number of alcohol-related automobile accidents involving students.
Compton’s other plans include the establishment of N.C. State’s Unity Week, which will “focus on bringing the entire campus together,” according to Compton.
Compton said he also plans on developing an online calendar for student organizations to post events.
One of the events Compton plans to post on the new calendar system is an idea he formed on his own called, “Bellyache for Beer and Pizza.”
“Any student that wants to come in and gripe about anything going on campus will get free root beer and pizza,” Compton said. “We’ll write down every issue and work on it.”
Compton said he feels all of his platform ideas are achievable.
“My experience with Student Government allows me to really get the issues on my platform done,” Compton said.
Compton is currently the student body treasurer, along with being a brother of Delta Upsilon, a member of the Homecoming committee, a former student senator and an ambassador for the alumni program.
“I’m not [running for SBP] for the resume builder or the perks that come with the office,” Compton said. “I’m doing this to help students because I genuinely care.”
Bobby Mills, a junior in political science and economics, said he is running for SBP because he feels like he can make a change.
“I feel like Student Government does need a change,” Mills said. “It’s become too political.”
If elected, Mills plans on bringing debit cards to all campus vending, extend tailgating hours and dining hall hours.
Mills said he promises to achieve all of his issues on his platform.
“You would never say something just to get elected,” Mills said. “I could have proposed a book rental system, but I know that would probably not happen.”
Since the initial student body elections, Mills said he has had about 20 hours of sleep.
Mills campaign strategy involved campaigning in front of dining halls and in the Brickyard.
“I’ve enjoyed meeting everybody,” Mills said.
If elected, Mills said he would continue to meet students.
“Whether that would be sitting in Talley, going to Fountain for supper or playing volleyball on Tucker Beach, because the SBP is the student body’s president and not the president of the student body,” Mills said.
Mills’ said he feels thankful for his friends and supporters.
Kate Luckadoo, a candidate in this year’s race for SBP, and Whil Piavis, a former SBP, said they support Mills’ campaign.
Mills said if he is elected, he plans on keeping his daily routine as normal as possible by continuing to be on an intramural sport and studying in the library.
“I’m not trying to be an administrator,” Mills said. “I’m a student.”
Compton said he has a different perspective of the SBP duties.
“I will be a different SBP than we’ve seen before,” Compton said. “I may not be the celebrity figure we’ve had in the past, but I can get the job done well and be the voice of all students.”
Will Quick, a senior in biomedical engineering and political science and the current SBP, said the SBP is the “main advocate between the student and administration, alumni and board of trustees.”
“Certainly our most important job is to let people know how the students feel,” Quick said.
Quick said he feels a true leader “can represent different types of people without having the same attributes or characteristics as they do.”
“It’s about recognizing the needs of the people,” Quick said.
Compton said he is working with a wide range of groups across campus during his campaign.
“I’m not out to attack people in this race,” Compton said. “I’m out to focus on the issues that are important to students.”
Mills said he understands the concept of respecting different types of people on campus.
“We’re all equally important,” Mills said. “I’m going to treat the lady behind the counter at Lil’ Dino’s the same as Chancellor Oblinger.”