Barry Snell:

What do you plan on bringing to the Iowa State student body?

B.S. — “We are running an issues and awareness campaign, purely to ensure certain issues, not matter how uncomfortable, are brought to light for students. Whether students pay attention is up to them, but we’re going to do our part because GSB elections and election turnouts are abysmal and something’s got to change.”

What experience do you have as a leader at Iowa State?

B.S. — “I am currently the most senior and experienced member of GSB. I am also the only known student to actually author a bill for the state legislature on behalf of students.”

Why do you want to be the next GSB president?

B.S. — “I don’t. I want to raise awareness of our problems, issues and elections.”

How do you stand out from other candidates?

B.S. — “For most, it’s all about delivering a neatly-wrapped, attractive PR message, full of slogans and cute ideas they think will snag some votes. Nathan and I are both reformers and have a very long record on GSB of working for changing the system, even when it’s upsetting or unpopular.”

What do you think of overpopulation in residence halls?

B.S. — “I think it sucks. I think it is irresponsible for the university to continue its massive recruiting push without having the issue of housing settled. I think it is even more irresponsible for the university to recruit beyond our capacity.”

Hillary Kletscher:

What do you plan on bringing to the Iowa State student body?

H.K. — “It’s really a continuation of work we have already started and that is what we are really excited about. Just to touch on a few things, to talk about academics, Mike and I do want to increase the amount of tutoring and supplemental instruction so that all students can have access to the resources they need outside of the classroom.”

What experience do you have as a leader at Iowa State?

H.K. — “Mike and I were GSB engineering senators together our sophomore year. Now, I am serving as Vice President of GSB. I have also served on the executive board in my sorority, which was a great opportunity to work with a team.”

Why do you want to be the next GSB president?

H.K. — “Our experience is why we are best for the job because no matter where we go we can connect with students. I think it really comes down to who you can sit down and have a conversation with as a student. We are those people that students can be real with.”

How do you stand out from other candidates?

H.K. — “I think the biggest way Mike and I stand out is that we have experience. We have experience working with students, working with faculty and working with administration. We have those relationships built so we don’t have to start fresh. We have the ability to get things done.”

What do you think of overpopulation in residence halls?

H.K. — “We have obviously had increased enrollment. Sometimes that means taking away a community den. What does that look like? These are the conversations we have been having. It’s a tough one. We are looking forward to the addition of a residence hall next to Buchanan.“

Richard Martinez:

What do you plan on bringing to the Iowa State student body?

R.M. — “I think one of the key things I have opposed to the other candidates is that I embrace diversity on campus. I am a Latino student. I am also from out of state. I would like to use that to my advantage and embrace that.”

What experience do you have as a leader at Iowa State?

R.M. — “I serve on my hall cabinet in my residence hall. I lead my floor, organize events, and try to get students more involved through events. I am involved with the Iowa State Daily and I am an associate producer for ISUtv.”

Why do you want to be the next GSB president?

R.M. — “The main reason I want to win is because I want to be able to say that a leader can come from anywhere. That can be a large role model to a lot of people on campus.”

How do you stand out from other candidates?

R.M. — ”I am a freshman. I would like to give a fresh perspective. I can definitely see a lot more issues that I have witnessed firsthand as a new student than they have.”

What do you think of overpopulation in residence halls?

R.M. — “Coming from a residence hall I was actually dumped into because of the overpopulation, you see it everywhere. Whether you are elbow-to-elbow on the CyRide or waiting in a lunch line at UDCC, it is just absurdly packed.  It is going to lead to a major problem at some point.”

Khayree Fitten:

What do you plan on bringing to the Iowa State student body?

K.F. — “I think a lot of what Gabe and I are doing is bringing creative solutions that impact individual student’s experiences. We want to provide for student groups and specifically students in general. We are working on a project right now to provide textbooks for the most popular classes.”

What experience do you have as a leader at Iowa State?

K.F. — “I was a Cyclone Aide this past summer. I am involved in Veishea, WinterFest, Freshman Council, the greek community and GSB for two years. Gabe and I have extensive financial experience with our involvement on the GSB finance committee.”

Why do you want to be the next GSB president?

K.F. — “It’s a very humbling position. It was mainly our relationship as a team. I said to Gabe that if we weren’t going to do this together, I wasn’t going to do it at all. We want to continue to work on the projects we have started. That is what made us excited for this adventure.”

How do you stand out from other candidates?

K.F. — “I think it really comes down to our relationship. We go back about five years. Gabe wasn’t my first choice to be vice president; he was my only choice for vice president. We have deep roots in government.”

What do you think of overpopulation in residence halls?

 K.F. — “Gabe and I have seen the transition from regular rooms being used to dens being used and later the Freddy Court expansion. It is concerning since the Iowa State experience is our brand. It is about making a big university seem small. We will continue to talk with administrators as we have been.”