The difference between the serious candidates and the candidates that aren't serious is speaking to students and letting them know what you want to do to change things. Students walking across the Diag on the way to and from noon classes were approached by liaisons and asked if they wanted to meet MSA candidates to talk about ideas and concerns. But after talking with a few of them, I think I may take the time to vote. Independent candidate Vikram Sarma said the most important thing candidates can do is educate voters on the campaign's issues. Sarma is running for an LSA representative seat on the assembly.
Voting is an important thing.
There's a great list of candidates. I just believe in working hard and educating. That's what I believe MSA is all about. LSA junior Mark St. John said the candidates listened to him discuss his concerns about the new Information Technology Division billing system. Independent presidential candidate Ryan Friedrichs said the event allowed students to match his slate's accomplishments with their faces.