Student Gov’t debate set for March 31

A debate between the presidential tickets for Student Government will be held March 31 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union’s Trimble Lounge.

The Independent Collegian and election board will co-sponsor the debate, where presidential candidates Clayton Notestine and Austin Serna, and their running mates Ali Eltatawy and Derek Martindale, will discuss their platforms and answer student-submitted questions.

Board Chair Kaitlyn Filzer said she is hoping for a good turnout.

“It’s an interesting way to find out more about the people who could be representing you in order to make informed voting decisions,” she said. “It is a major event in the election process.”

Serna is a second-year majoring in political science and public administration. Martindale, his running mate, is a second-year majoring in accounting.

Notestine is a third-year majoring in political science. His running mate, Ali Eltatawy, is a fourth-year double majoring in biology and chemistry.

Representatives of referendums and prospective senators will also be at the debate.

Elections will take place April 7 through April 10. Students will be voting not only on SG president but also on SG senators and a referendum that would change the Green Fund from an opt-in fee to an opt-out fee.