Unfortunately — yet predictably — it is evident that this year’s Government of the Student Body presidential slates have undergone a social and cultural lobotomy. Pay attention to the methods they use to sell themselves to you, the student body. Don’t be fooled by manipulative semantics and frivolous assurances. Question their motives and their pertinacious letters to the editor, which are, of course, originating from within the campaign(s) themselves, written by allegiant cohorts who are captivated by the bureaucratic fantasy land we call the GSB.

The president and vice president of the GSB are supposed to represent you. They’re supposed to stand up for your rights and help you fight your fights. They’re supposed to lay themselves on the line for you, not sit around in posh leather chairs enjoying their free year of tuition and popularity, swinging their hands of power around with inane and insincere gestures.

What have we heard so far this year from the slates? Nothing but narcissistic campaigning and doubletalk; expedient ploys for votes. What have we heard about diversity? Equality? Activism? Social and cultural education? Students’ rights? Veishea? Real representation?

Think about it, and until then remember these names: Dan Sherman and Eric Oij. We are two ISU students and Ames community members who have decided to run for the GSB presidential slate as write-in candidates. Because of Iowa State’s discriminatory policies, we will not be allowed to participate in the debates (as we are write-in candidates). Nor we will be considered “eligible” to run, because of the relationship between our GPAs and Iowa State’s standard discriminatory policy.

Nevertheless, we’re going to fight for true representation, social and cultural equality, diversity education campaigns, student activism and student’s rights.

We’re going to fight for you because no one else is. Stay tuned.

Dan Sherman

Freshman

Liberal Arts and Sciences-Open Option

Eric Oij

Sophomore

Meteorology