Executive Candidates Give Speeches

By Cassie Burnside–

Tuesday afternoon, the Student Government executive candidates gave their speeches to Morningside students in Bucks.

Running for the open positions are:

Director of Communications:  Nick Brincks

Student Advocate:  Jack O’Brien and Lynsay Haverland

Secretary:  Samson Ogunbile and Paul Johnson

Treasurer:  Jordan Langley and Kaylee Betterton

Vice President/MAC President:  Spencer Eiseman

President:  Brendan Pinto

The director of communications position is a new position that will start next school year.  This position will include handing the social media, public relations, and other media outlets to reach students.  Candidate Nick Brincks is a junior mass communications major and is running unopposed.  Brinks said, “Don’t vote for me because I’m the only one running, vote for me because I can do the job well.”  Brincks works with the campus radio station in the Department of Mass Communications.

Student Advocate candidates are Jack O’Brien and Lynsay Haverland.

O’Brien is a freshman majoring in American history, political science, and law.  O’Brien said his leadership tactics include leading and following.  He believes, “You need someone who will listen to you, represent your interests, and defend your concerns.”

Lynsay Haverland is a sophomore pre-medical student.   She has been involved in many groups on campus including, swim team, admissions, theater, and the mass communications department.  Haverland believes she can well represent a wide variety of students on campus from being involved in many diverse activities.  She said, “A vote for me would not be a vote wasted but it would be a vote of betterment for Morningside College.”

Secretary candidates are Samson Ogunbile and Paul Johnson.

Samson is a sophomore physics and chemistry double major.  He is a student athlete and is also very involved in RHA, Shades, and as a current Student Government senator.  He takes many notes for his major is and is very dedicated to his work.

Paul Johnson is a freshman international affairs and mass communications major.  He is currently a senator in student government for Dimmitt.  He said he could do his secretary job but also reach out to students.  Johnson stated, “I think I’ll be a good secretary because I’m outgoing and try to reach out to people.”

Treasurer candidates are Jordan Langley and Kaylee Betterton.

Langley is a junior majoring in business.  He is currently a part of the budget committee as a Student Government senator.  Langley believes he has a good understanding how the budget works and how the funds are allocated.

Kaylee Betterton is a sophomore accounting and photography major.  On campus she is a RA, student ambassador, and is vice president of the Photo Club.   All of these activities have given her an opportunity to have leadership and executive positions on campus.  As treasurer, she would keep accurate calculations of the budget and keep the senate and student body well informed of the budget available.

Spencer Eiseman is running unopposed for the vice president position.  He is a sophomore graphic design major and is an active member on campus.  While being in student government and MAC, Eiseman has been voted “Super Senator” and “MAC Member of the Month”.  Spencer said, “On Wednesdays, we vote for Spencer.”

Also running unopposed is the president position.  Brendan Pinto is a sophomore biology major.  Pinto is also involved in MAC, Shades, is an RA, and coaches at Seargent Bluff public schools.  He goes above and beyond his written duties.  Pinto says he has “Revolutionized the job of treasurer itself and wants to continue that role as president.”

Voting for the executive positions will take place Wednesday March 20 and Thursday March 21 in the Olsen Student Center Lobby from 11AM-1:00PM and 4:30PM-7:00PM