Voting for the first-year and first-year graduate senate elections begins Monday night at 8 p.m. and runs until Tuesday night at 8 p.m. 18 first-year students are running for 10 open seats.*
First-year students, first-year graduate students and first-year transfer students are able to vote online at getinvolved.ncsu.edu any time the 24-hour block is open. Election results will be announced Tuesday at 9 p.m.
Technician reached out to the candidates for the first-year senate election and asked them to describe their campaign platform and any goals they have should they be elected to serve as a student senator for the 97th session of Student Government. Not every candidate running responded by the time of publication.
Aitana Blevins, first-year studying engineering
“My campaign platform consists of making NC State a more welcoming environment for all of its students, as well as getting more students involved with campus organizations. Being involved on campus gives students a sense of belonging which is very important during this transition to college, and I intend to do everything I can to help these students make NC State their new home.”
Amy Clemmons, first-year studying political science
“Advocacy is an imperative part of creating an equal community in which every individual’s needs are taken into account. If elected to the Senate, I promise to uphold NC State’s values and enhance an inclusive environment by passionately advocating for each NC State student. Your educational experience matters, and your opinion about the university you attend matters. I will do whatever is necessary in order to ensure that your educational experience and the community you are in is one that you love.”
Devin Eason, first-year studying management
“As a business major, I care the utmost about the efficient use of the finances within the Student Government’s disposal. I want to take a more conservative approach to the financial legislation within our Senate.”
Michael Evans, first-year studying engineering
“As my high school’s student government president, I tried to take advantage of every opportunity I had to listen to the concerns of my peers and implement change accordingly. If elected, I aim to collaborate with students in the freshman class at State to provide them with a platform to be heard.”
David Flowers, first-year studying engineering
“I am running to make an impact and help our environment continue to be inclusive and accepting of all. I would like all to feel welcome and represented. As a senator, I will do my part to see that NC State continues to represent these goals. Go Pack!”
Skye McCollum, first-year studying political science
“Hello! I am Skye McCollum, a Raleigh-born and raised political science major. If elected senator I will push to better connect the students of NC State with their governing body to encourage and support the growth of individual passions! Feel free to DM me on Twitter or Instagram @Skye4Senate if you have any questions about me, my campaign, or my platform!”
Vish Pillai, first-year studying management
“I am running for Student Senate to help increase Asian representation and awareness. I want to help build a welcoming and inclusive committee for minorities who seek a home in NC State. Go Pack!”
Dominic Rodts, first-year studying engineering
“I want to serve the students of NC State. I grew up in a large family, so I have seen the good fruits that a big and strong community yields. I want to join everyone’s extended family here at State as part of the Student Senate to continue to cultivate the spirit of unity that lives in the Wolfpack.”
* Editor’s note: this article was updated to accurately reflect the number of open seats.
