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9:15 pm – Dance Club International Lounge

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August 22, 2012 Volume 109 Issue 7

Editorial: KSG Presidential ElectionThis year’s race for president of Stu-

dent Senate brought forward three candidates, each with unique positions for how they would use the power of their office to improve student life at Kettering. Both The Technician and Kettering students submitted ques-tions to be asked of the potential can-didates; these formed the basis of the debate. Though they come from differ-ent backgrounds and intend to bring different plans of action to the posi-tion, all three candidates are united in their dedication to improving Ketter-ing Student Government and would fill the role well.

Ryan Neph brings forward an en-ergy not often seen in candidates for student government positions, chan-neling the “energetic newcomer” per-sona. He draws from his extensive leadership in the Greek community to form his platform, and his ambition for unifying the student body through greater participation is admirable. What he lacks in previous experience in student government is balanced out by an enthusiasm for improving the Kettering community.

Zach Johnson, a Flint native, plans to leverage the position of ksg presi-dent as a method by which to connect with the greater Flint community. He has proposed close cooperation with our neighbors in the Mott Park area to create events sponsored by ksg which would bring our communities togeth-er. His leadership experience includes a position on Operations Council as

well as leading roles on both Kettnetic Thunder and Chess Club.

The final candidate, John Oliver, brings a long list of leadership experi-ence to the table, having served in vari-ous positions on Kettering Student Government, including experience with the American Student Govern-ment Association. This prior experi-ence shows through in his knowledge

From left: Matthew White moderates while candidates John Oliver, Ryan Neph, and Zachary Johnson debate.

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of the inner workings of ksg, includ-ing experience working with the B-Section ksg leadership. Furthermore, his plans to change existing ksg insti-tutions and procedures are the most concrete among the candidates, in-cluding plans to utilize ksg capital funds more effectively and to bolster the working relationship between the A- and B-Section ksg councils.

While all three candidates display compelling visions for the future of ksg, we believe John Oliver has dem-

onstrated the clearest vision, which, combined with his unparalleled expe-rience with Student Government ad-ministration, gives him a greater likeli-hood of success.

Editor’s Note: While John Oliver regularly contributes to The Techni-cian, we would like to make clear that these contributions did not factor into our endorsement of his candidacy. This endorsement was not solicited by any candidate, nor were candidates asked or informed in advance of the decision.

In the end, however, the true voice of decision lies with the student body. Voting will officially begin on Black-board on 8th Monday and run until 8th Sunday, so be sure to cast your vote and make your voice known in the de-cision of ksg’s future leadership.

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