Do you feel that the Student Association does a good job representing the student body as a whole?

Leslie Wegworth, senior, major: Political Science.

“I think that they do get a lot accomplished for the university and for the students. I think it is up to the students to get involved in what is going on with the university and if they choose not to, it’s up to these people to do the best that they can with the input that they get from the students. Unfortunately, I feel like the students don’t get as involved with the university as they should.”

Adrienne Hudson, senior, major: Sociology.

“I think its representation now, this year, is better than it was last year because last year it was so mixed up – it had so much trouble. Basically, I haven’t seen them doing anything to help us out now, like in administrative ways. I think that if we give them a little more chance maybe they can do a better job than what they did previously.”

Jamie Purcell, junior, major: Spanish Education.

“I think that the S.A. is not representative of the student body. It just seems like a whole bunch of people sitting there getting done what they want to get done. There’s a lot of things that need to be done that aren’t done.”

Darnell Williams, senior, major: Political Science.

“I think yes, that they are a good representation. They seem to look out for the students’ best interests but they can’t do the job alone. I think that people need to realize it’s going to take all the students’ help (even if you’re not an S.A. senator) to get involved on committees and to make sure that you’re always aware of what’s going on. If you feel that your needs aren’t being represented you should contact your senators within your district and let them know how you feel on different subjects.”

Dave Heddens, senior, major: Mathematics.

“No, I don’t think they represent students because for one, one of the members of the board is being picked by city council. As far as elections go the turnouts are not very significant – I myself have not voted. I think apathy plays a big part.”

Tony Harmon, senior, major: Accounting.

“Yes, I think they do a pretty good job because I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a few people (in S.A.) and I know some of their ideas and what they’re actually doing. They put a lot of time and effort into it.”

Chris Urosevich, freshman, major: Math Education/Psychology.

“After having talked to a few people that have been on the Student Association, I don’t feel that they’re adequately representing the student population as a whole. Personally I don’t see any direct results of all the time and effort that they do spend.”

Valerie Cordinallo, freshman, major: Interior Design.

“What I’ve heard from reading the paper, it seems like they do (accomplish things), but I’m not really sure. I haven’t seen any direct results – I’m not really positive.”

Mike Lindy, senior, major: Political Science.

“No, because they’re concerned with their own benefits and how they’re going to look to the public. They never come out and ask you what your opinion is – I’ve never had one S.A. senator ask me how I feel about an issue. They never ask – at least I’ve never heard them and I’ve been around and I know a bunch of them. They just don’t seem to care about anything other than their own little cliques. They think about their own opinions – what they think is right and not what the students want. I think that’s their biggest problem.”