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9 Mesa -State College~~____. ·HE RITE RION WEDNF.SDA Y, APRIL 13, 1994 GRAND JUNCTION, CowRADO VOLUME 60, NUMBER 12 Debaters tussle for titles SBA ELECTION $50 extra compensation for service in Mark A. Borgard The Criterion surveyed 200 students for these results. Of those surveyed, 143 Newi Editor student government. She is concerned' intend to vote in the SBA elections. This is not a scientific survey. with making the transition from the cur The first of two debates between Student rent constitution to the new constitution, Body Association candidates featured little which goes into effect in the fall semes President debate, but plenty of character. The April 8 ter, as "smooth as possible." v'Tim Pollard 49 event took place in the snack bar located in Pollard believes better communica Jennifer Pendry 43 the college center. tion between the SBA and students is Debbra Holmin 13 The presidential candidates minus one crucial. He wants to set up a committee of Rusty McLouth 12 took the stage volunteers to first. They inform stu fielded pre dentsonSBA V. P. of Internal Affairs pared questions issues. "Com v' Reagan Hahn 49 concerning munication is Bill Waugh 37 their platforms the key to suc Jennifer Wilson 30 and their quali cess inanyor fications. Deb ganization," bra Holmin, Pollard stat V. P. of External Affairs Jennifer Pend ed. The Little v'Steve States 60 ry, and Tim Mavs day Shawn O'Connor 33 Pollard were care program Carl Jackson 19 present at the and the Fit debate. Rusty Criterion photo by John Shaffer ness and Rec McLouth did SBA presidential candidates at the April 8 de- reation affairs VP, said his "single most impor keting is essential for the position. "I want to not attend. bate. From left to right is Tim Pollard, Je11nifer Center are at tant goal" is to infonn students on where market MSC as the place to go in the state," Holmin be- Pendry and Debbra Holmin. the top of his their money goes. Hahn's challenger, he said. States said his responsibility in the lieves contin- list of priori Bill Waugh, explained that he has been position is to keep students informed of state ued affiliation with the Colorado Student ties, be said. According to Pollard, the involved in the SBA for two years. He and national issues which affect them. "My Association and day care are important is day care program "badly needs to be wants to take away some of the power of responsibility is to keep you infonncd," he sues she plans to focus on ifelected. "'They' re expanded." and the Rec. Center needs the VP of internal affairs position, he told the students in the snack bar. our future according to me," Holmin told the constant student input. "We want to make said. After the prepared questions were an crowded roooi. Holmin is concerned with sure we get what we paid for," he said. The other candidate for VP ofinternal swered, the candidates were asked to elabo student fees and interpretation of the new Each presidential candidate at the de affairs, Jennifer Wilson, was not present rate on points they had brought up earlier. constitution. "I encourage more students to bate also offered reasons why they feel at the debate. Highlights included: Pendry wants to move get out and vote," she said. they are qualified for the position. After External affairs candidates Shawn SBA meetings to Thursday; Holmin wants to Pendry urged students to step forward the prepared questions were asked, the O'Connor and Steve States also answered advertise SBA meetings more; and Pollard and tell her what they want. "We're here for candidates for vice president of internal a question on what they thought were plans to find out what students want by using you, not for us," she said. "Tell us your goals and external affairs answered a prepared their responsibilities should they be elect a student infonnation committee. and we will take action." She too wants CSA question concerning the positions they ed. O'Connor, a member of the Campus The second and final debate is at 1 p.m. to play an important role on campus. She arc seeking. Coalition party along with Pollard and Wednesday, April 13 in the quad. All candi also believes SBA members should receive Reagan Hahn, a candidate for internal Hahn, believes his background in mar- dates are expected to attend. Bright future planned for marquee Fire1 Fire1 Fire1 the needed funding through the been working around the clock in Sue Van Wagoner Federal Hazard Elimination Im efforts to complete the project Criterion Reporter provement Prograni. However, he added, the bulk of A new pair of illuminated mar State college trustees agreed the work has been done on the quees will soon be placed on the to donate to the city a 12-foot graveyard shift to avoid the heavy comer of 12th Street and North easement from the parking lot at daytime traffic. Avenue. The$538,4-foot-11-inch the Walter Walker fine arts build The project includes improv signs are compensation from the ing to North Avenue, according ing the turning radius and revis City of Grand Junction for the to Tim Woodmansee, property ing storm drainage at the college's cooperation with the agent for the City of Grand Junc intersection of 12th Strcet and Elm 12th Street/North Avenue project, tion. Avenue," said Shea according to Ron Gray, director MSC gave the city a IO-year After the completion of this of the physical plant at Mesa State renewable easement, said Relph. portion of the project, the city will College. Contract renewal is not due until install an audible sounding de "Toe project is an effort to the year 2003. vice to assist the visually-impaired minimize accidents and reduce The federal government is pedestrians across the intersec fatalities," said Mark Relph, the funding 90 percent of the project, tion. Relph said this device is the GrandJunctionpublicworksman according to Jim Shae, project first of its kind to be installed in ager. engineer for the state highway Grand Junction. The project was initiated department. The state was con The project's deadline is set Criterion photo by John Shaffer tracted to complete the work be through an assessment of the ac for the end of April but will be Someone discovered a new way to remove fliers from a cause North A venue is a state complete in about a week, ac cident history of the intersection, bulletin board in the college center on April 12. and Grand Junction was awarded highway. Shea said crews have cording to Shea~~~~~ ~------~=-----~==~------~====-=: ~ Features Commentary Sports ~ MSC students Were the Kearney State ...... questions in the t'/j showcase their added to the ~ ·Z literary talents last debate biased? RMACagain ~Mb~ ,..... •• Story on page 4 •• •· Story on page 5 •• •• Story on page 6 •• PAGE 2, THE CRITERION WEDNF.sDAY, APRIL 13, 1994 Tim PBL students are all business, The Candidates Pollard nine to compete in nationals (Each Student Body Association presi.dential candidaJe was asked to submit 200 Last weekend, 14 business srudents represented Mesa State words outlining their platfonn. These submissions have not been ediud in any way.) College at the Phi Beta Lambda 1994 Spring Leadership The Campus Coalition was formed with one goal in mind: to make your student Conference in Colorado Springs. government more efficient and more responsive to your needs. In order to reach this goal, Nine of the students qualified to compete in the National better lines of communication must be established between students and the Student Body Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, including Terry Baker, Kolt Bell, Gi Hamrick, Susan Keesler, Randy Linville, Association. Penny Morton, Dave Spam, Elizabeth Thames, and Tracey We have proposed the creation of a Student Information Committee whose purpose will Thompson. be to keep you informed on all issues that will affect you and your checkbook. It will also allow for direct communication between you and your representatives, making the SBA more accessible to your concerns and sensitive to your needs. Cheerleading squad holds tryouts Several major issues that will affect each of you will be presented to the SBA during the for MSC's 1994-95 sports season '94-'95 school year, making good communication between students and the SBA essential. We will address ways to make day care available to a greater number of students, including Cheer leading tryouts for the I 9')4...95 school year are scheduled night students. We will also continually monitor the development of the new Rec Center for 6 to 8 p.m. on April 20-22 at Saunders Fieldhouse in the ensuring that student input is considered during each phase of production. auxilliary gym. Your interests cannot be represented nor your voice heard if you do not vote. The power For further information, call Tena Preuss, cbeerleading coach, at 243-4805 or 245-9389. is yours. Use it. Vote for Tim Pollard, Reagan Hahn, and Shawn O'Connor: The Campus Coalition. Students chip in to help net $1,000 at Little Mavs/Parent Ed game At a basketball game between the Gene Taylor/KEKB All ==· Anexecutiv~director a~ secretary al'esoughttO:tbe.AatmiJ.DtyJ;1tyB~.The Ci>)'~ ,./ Stars and the Mesa State Dream Team, about $1,000 was raised pnrposefsto... ClmpU$ awa.-e~ofthe<l.i\>fl'ft (O(tllrtf eftsehftt M~S~t~(;()Uegt.f~•/ for the Little Mavericks Leaming Center and the Parent F.d/ further informafiollt contact Michael ~a; C.OB.idmer,at2.43--U84.. .. ·=': · Preschool Program. :!fit ·.·:: :;. =·:· =·:· ···=·=· -. =::: .;./\ . ::::- -::: During balftime,J.