SGA candidates post flyers, hustle for votes

Monday morning marked the beginning of campaigning for Student Government Association candidates.
From students vying for the position of sophomore class president all the way to the top SGA post, campaign teams filled the yard posting countless ads and posters, making it nearly impossible for those who came late to find a place that had not already been bombarded with signage. Hinting this election could be fierce and competitive.
Out of the five SGA presidential candidates, who are Niiobli Armah, Ivory Berry, Kenyatta Burse, incumbent Justin McCorkle and Demetrious Warren, only Armah, Berry and Warren were spotted actively campaigning that morning.
Warren, who is a junior theater major from New Orleans and was last seen in the stage play, “In the Blood,” had a lot to say about running for president.
Warren said students need a relatable president that will help with issues such as student parking, better student events, promotion through SUTV and even trying to get the university a radio station.
“I’m running because I want to be that someone students can relate to,” Warren said. “I feel that I know what they want and need.”
Armah, a junior political science major from Houston, began campaigning with the slogan “You ‘gota’ want more.”
According to Armah, previous presidents have made changes to SGA but have never made any innovations. “Change is good but Innovation is better,” Armah said.
Armah said he wants alumni to know more than book knowledge after graduating. He wants them to also have had the resources to continue on in their goal in getting a career.
“We need a student resource center, not a SGA office,” he said. “I want students to know what they want to do in life.”
Berry, a junior majoring in mathematics and psychology from Alexandria is proclaiming, with his campaign, “It’s a new season.” Berry said he is running because he has been able to see the SGA inside and out for three years.
Beginning as an SGA senator his freshmen year, executive assistant to the SGA, president sophomore year and is currently serving on the judicial branch as associate chief justice, Berry said he recognizes the need for change in the SGA.
Berry said he wants to execute several initiatives on campus, and create an SGA where everyone is aware of their roles.
He would also like to aid in the return of an athletic and recreational center for students residing on campus, an initiative already begun by the current SGA administration.
“The SGA has a lack of proper organization and professionalism,” Berry said. “We need a internal reconstruction, then we can better serve our constituents.”
SGA election debates will take place Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union.