Editor’s note: This profile is the second of four in a series that takes an in-depth look at the executive-slate candidates running in the Government of the Student Body election. The second slate spotlights Jeffrey “Tex” Mayes and Stephanie Vinton.Two Government of the Student Body executive hopefuls have focused their campaign on student involvement and enforcing a student voice in campus issues.Presidential candidate Jeffrey “Tex” Mayes and vice presidential candidate Stephanie Vinton have joined forces to bring student concerns to the forefront of the debates surrounding CyRide, legislative budget cuts and Veishea.The slate’s No. 1 concern is getting students involved on campus and having fun doing it, said Mayes, junior in animal science.”I think that if I make a strong standing, whether I win or lose, that it will encourage other people to get involved in not only the Government of the Student Body, but also in clubs around their department and other activities throughout the campus,” said Mayes, who is from Austin, Texas. “My No. 1 goal is we’re going to have fun.”Vinton, sophomore in public service and administration in agriculture, said many students on campus do not know how much issues on campus will affect them or what they can do to influence change.”When students are uneducated or misinformed about [campus issues], it is very difficult to get the right issues passed,” said Vinton, who is from Glenwood. “I want to inform and educate the students about what is happening and reach out to get the students’ voices heard.”Mayes said he does not support the fare-free CyRide referendum, which would raise student fees, on the general election ballot.”My initial impression is I’m against CyRide being free for everybody, for the fact that I think the majority of students will be paying for the minority of students to ride the bus,” he said.Vinton also said increasing student fees for a fare-free CyRide system is like replacing ticket prices for athletic events with a mandatory fee for all students.”What is beneficial to one group of students doesn’t mean it is beneficial to everyone,” she said.The slate also is concerned about proposed budget cuts in the state legislature, which would slice about $3.3 million from the current ISU budget.”The legislative budget cuts for higher education is the biggest concern with the students,” Vinton said. “The cut will greatly … increase class sizes and decrease the quality education level that Iowa State has a reputation about.”In addition, Vinton said she supports the dry-Veishea policy, even without an enforced pledge.”It’s sad how students need bars or alcohol to have a good time,” she said. “I don’t think the bars should be shut down during that time for a university activity, but I do feel that there should be no drinking on campus.”Mayes said he does not foresee drastic changes in GSB procedures if he is elected.”Obviously, there’s not a whole lot wrong with GSB — I think everything runs smooth,” he said. “I just think we can make it better by getting more students involved.”Mayes has been active in Block and Bridle and the College of Agriculture Student Council. Vinton has also been involved as a member of several agriculture clubs, and as committee chair for the World Association of Agriculture Councils Conference.Although Mayes and Vinton have not been involved with GSB, they hope this will work to their advantage.”I think a lot of students see the people who are really involved with GSB as not understanding student needs,” Vinton said. “I think we bring some fresh ideas and a fresh perspective to GSB because of all our outside experience and the first-hand knowledge as being students of Iowa State University.”