[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Western students answer the question: \u201cWhat is your favorite season and why?\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Camille Lenning<\/strong> | Entertainment Editor [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2022\/05\/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash.jpg” title_text=”element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider color=”#8c8c8c” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”8px” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Spring term is election season for the Associated Students of Western Oregon University \u2014 Western\u2019s student government. Campaign Week began on Monday, April 18 with a \u201cmeet the candidate\u201d event in the Werner University Center Summit. On Thursday, April 21, there will be a candidate forum on Zoom at 5 p.m. Students will be able to vote starting April 25 until April 29 on Presence, through their Student Portal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In preparation for Campaign Week, candidates were asked why they decided to run and what they plan to do if elected, find their answers below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candidates for ASWOU President:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gheraldy Bobadilla-Cruz (he\/him\/his\/el)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: education\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: sophomore<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A current ASWOU Senator, Cruz has wanted to run for President since he arrived at Western, and wants to give a voice to all students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m running for ASWOU President because I believe (Western) is at a pivotal turning point when considering its future. I want to come in and work alongside our new President to help (Western) flourish in this new era\u2026 I will make sure that more support is given to all clubs and organizations here on campus. I will ensure that students are being fully appreciated and acknowledged for all the work they do to make (Western) a campus full of diversity and inclusion. It\u2019s time to hold (Western) responsible as an institution to follow through and act on its statements of being a welcoming campus for all. It\u2019s time to make (Western) more than just a school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kodee Harwood (she\/her\/hers)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: communication studies\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: junior\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Harwood has been interested in ASWOU since 2019, and hopes to bring clubs back in full force, while also working to improve accessibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI want to improve campus and campus culture. \u2026 There\u2019s always room for improvement and I\u2019d like to start improving (Western) and make students feel safe on campus and proud that they go to (Western). \u2026 If I get elected ASWOU president my office will always be open to any student(s) that have concerns or questions and I will try my best to make change happen and try to support you as best I can.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candidates for ASWOU Vice President:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hunter Hall (he\/him\/his)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: mathematics<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: senior<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As a student government veteran, Hall aims to use his skills to amplify student voices, with an emphasis on safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m running for ASWOU Vice President for a couple of reasons. The first and most important to me is I want to find ways to improve the safety of our campus. I want to do this while also addressing accessibility issues that students face here. \u2026 I have (four) years of experience within student government where I\u2019ve worked in various leadership positions. During that time I have been able to learn a lot about what it means to be the student voice. I plan to use my experience to act as that bridge that connects the (Western) staff and students (together).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Owen Hubers (he\/him\/his)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: business\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: junior\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Passionate about club engagement, Hubers (pictured left) hopes to connect students through Discord and improve event planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI want voters to know that I am listening to literally everything they say and will work my very hardest to make sure college life at (Western) is the best it can possibly be. I will use every last resource we have to help students here thrive. I will always want to and be willing to talk with any student or anybody at all who is willing to provide me with feedback. I will do the best I can to work with the various members of ASWOU and (Western) as a community. I will do my best \u2026 to solve current or future problems and implement new resources or improve existing resources.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candidate for Senate President:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Connor Goehring (he\/him\/his)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: ASL studies and education<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: sophomore<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As Residence Hall Association President, Goehring aims to use his leadership skills to improve communication and make campus better for students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThere is so much inequity here at (Western) and I don\u2019t plan on trying to fix the broken system we have in place right now, but to rewrite the whole system entirely to make a better, working system that supports our students. \u2026 I\u2019m qualified to make a difference and be the advocate you need to make (Western) a safe and inclusive environment for the (campus\u2019s) diverse community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candidate for Senate:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Samy Reyes (he\/him\/his)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: business<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: sophomore\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As a new student at Western, Reyes hopes to use the Senate position to gain experience in student government.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI would like to be further involved in our school and the community of our students. I believe it is a civic responsibility as students to be engaged and involved in our school\u2019s topics and issues. I seek to hear student\u2019s thoughts and concerns on our campus, as I am going to be a voice that represents them. I run for the senate not only to gain experience, but to work towards new policies that will benefit the interests of our fellow students.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candidate for Judicial Administrator:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coral Davis (she\/they)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: education\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: first-year<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A PLUS Team member and WOU Ambassador, Davis is excited to bring leadership experience to ASWOU and work with the Justices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMy goal for when I am elected for Judicial Administrator is to create a more inclusive campus. I feel that accommodations for students are not being followed through. I also want to try and bring more awareness to all of the clubs that we have on campus as well as bring light to all (of) what our university has to offer to its new and current students.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candidate for Incidental Fee Committee Member:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dennis Long (he\/him\/his)<\/span><\/p>\n Major: information systems\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current class standing: senior\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As an IFC Chair, Long was able to work on the IFC Funded Areas web page, allowing anyone to see who received funding and why.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI hope to help organize a better training schedule so that new IFC members can feel prepared to make these difficult decisions. There are changes to be made in the bylaws to make this process smoother, and I hope to actively engage in supporting the future of IFC and (Western)! After serving as IFC Chair this year, I discovered that there were many different student voices feeling left out or ignored. 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