February 24, 2000

 

Bolick-Powell Announce Canidacy

Matt McKenzie Copy Editor

 

Ryan Bolick and Preston Powell announced their candidacies for Student Government Association (SGA) president and vice-president, respectively, on Monday in the Linville Falls room of the Student Union.  Along with campaign manager Joanna Clary, Bolick and Powell shared some insights on why they are running and also answered questions from the audience.  “Our mission during this campaign is to provide the best service and the best leadership possible,” said Powell.  Bolick pledged that they would “recommit” themselves back to the student body.  “We want to focus on students and the student body here at Appalachian,” said Bolick.  Powell was a member of the SGA cabinet, but he resigned last week to “concentrate solely on this campaign and my work towards the students.”  In regards to their campaign platforms, Bolick and Powell could not comment on that until the official campaigning period starts, which is March 20.  Bolick and Powell are looking to improve leadership on campus.  “The main problem with leadership is that sometimes it doesn’t take into concern who it is trying to lead,” said Bolick. “Our main emphasis now is that we are student-centered and we want to be servants of the students.”

 
   

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