Representatives of The Drummer attended debates as candidates fielded questions from the audience. Unfortunately, the next issue of The Drummer will be distributed following the election. Thus, the Daily has graciously granted space on its editorial pages to make this announcement.

One slate stands out in its understanding of, and dedication to, the principles of fairness as outlined in the GSB constitution, bylaws and funding criteria. Though neither of the two candidates possess inordinate amounts of technical experience with the finance process, both assert their intended adherence to principles of freedom of expression and equal protection under the law-principles others are silent to. This adherence is far more important than any other term on finance committee.

In the past, organizations such as the Black Student Alliance, the ISU Socialists and others have been overly scrutinized in the funding process. Even The Drummer has had its share of run-in’s with hostile GSB administrators and their willing accomplice, the Campus Organization Auditors Office.

Potts and Ruminski address these and other concerns related to the serious issues of the day with poise and legitimate promise. Ruminski is a known activist on campus with a clear understanding of what it takes to negotiate with the university. As part of ISU Activists, he spoke eloquently regarding the McHub proposal. As well all know, that group was successful in thwarting a potential catastrophe on campus.

LaRhonda Potts is to administration and organizational work what Ruminski is to activism. She boasts experience with multicultural organizations across campus. Her experience with issues pertaining to racial climate is just what this campus needs.

Many don’t realize that the past two GSB administrators violated the affirmative action clause of the bylaws. Potts and Ruminski say they’ll put it back into use. That’s good news on a campus that has ignored minority and underrepresented students for so long.

Potts and Ruminski say they’ll put cultural events back into a finance stimulus package to enhance experiences for students outside the classroom. Events surrounding cultural food have been severely limited by the past two administrations after taking a 100 percent decrease to zero funding. Ruminski says they’ll do this “because it’s the right thing to do.”

GSB could use a mandate for fairness like this. Vote for Potts/Ruminski in the GSB election and agitate!!

The Drummer Editorial Staff