From left: Brandon Carroll, presidential candidate for SGA4You, Shane McCarty, vice presidential candidate for SGA4You, Guy Sims, moderator for the SGA debate, interact during last night's debate. McCarty is discoursing on sustainability.
Miller said that he wants to make sure that every student's voice on campus is heard.
"I think it is important to reach out to all of the students and make sure that every student's voice is heard," Miller said. "We want to create programs, such as our idea of 'Hokie Connect' program which would be a program for freshman who would have the chance to participate in service committees and many other leadership roles."
Carroll said that SGA4You wants to work to bring a new mentor program to Tech to help freshman students with the transition into college.
"We are working to expand the 'Each One, Reach One' program on campus," Carroll said. "It will make the transition into college easier for freshman students and give them someone to look to who is able to help them along the way."
Miller introduced a new idea for next year that would give students on campus a place to study that would be open all hours of the day.
"UnitedSGA is working with Provost McNamee to start a 24 hour study facility for students on campus," Miller said. "We were talking about where to hold this 24-hour study facility, and our idea was to have it in D2. This is a large open space that would allow students to spread out and work."
Many new ideas and visions were introduced at the debate last evening, and as the discussion died down, the candidates stated why they decided to run on their respectful tickets in the first place.
"Both tickets really do want what is best for the students," Miller said.
Kirsten Kube, UnitedSGA vice presidential candidate, said that she is committed to upholding the traditions at Tech.
"The four of us on this ticket love Virginia Tech," Kube said. " We have had great experiences here, and we want to work diligently to ensure that these experiences are kept and enhanced for all of our fellow students to come."
McCarty closed the debate by saying that he wants to make Tech the best university that it can possibly be.
"If better is possible, good is not enough," McCarty said. "SGA4You believes and knows that it should and can be better for you."
Executive and senator elections are on March 31 and April 1.
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Wooo go SGA4U
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Great debate guys, it was nice to hear both platforms. I am sticking with the one that has personally inspired me, the one that is most genuine and actively cares. SGA4YOU, great ideas, great work, great intra-team dynamic.
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I am in full support of SGA4YOU now that I have read the summary of the debate (I was unable to make it). I really feel that they are showing that they care about me, my desires, and what will benefit the VT community as a whole.
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I am so pleased to see an election with positive candidate that have the utmost respect for eachother. I hope they continue to run their campaigns with the direction that they have now. They are focusing on students and the issues that are most critical to their lives. Good luck to both tickets! SGA 4 You really blew me away with the scope, depth, and research for their platform (Congrats!).
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Two very well put together tickets and great groups of caring people. I think SGA 4 You came out on top at the end, but I applaud both tickets for the way they handled themselves in the debate.
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I was so impressed by the experience of the candidates on UnitedSGA. Leading an undergraduate student body of over 25,000 students is not something to be taken lightly. It is a big deal - and it requires ALOT of leadership experience. I will certainly be voting for UnitedSGA on March 31st.
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UnitedSGA has the experience and the track record to SERVE YOU. They have done their research and they absolutely know what they are doing. Virginia Tech - make the right choice on March 31st - VOTE UNITEDSGA
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Way to go Alex and Kirsten - you were AWESOME. I TRUST you to lead the student body. UnitedSGA has my vote!
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The debate was great. UnitedSGA came off as VERY cocky! It almost looks like the election is "McCain v. Obama" all over again! All the talk about experience! If you had so much experience, you would've told Kube to wear an appropriate length skirt for a debate. Any good businesswoman or politician knows that physical appearance makes the largest impression! GO SGA4YOU! Your ideas are realistic and plausible. We love you!
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I think that UNITEDSGA was very clear and had a great platform. They are ready to lead us and we must remember that its not about our appearance. How shallow and rude to speak of ones appearance instead of grasping their thoughts. Go UNITEDSGA!
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Miller and Kube expressed their genuine commitment to the University community. By proposing a new 24 hr study facility and the Hokie Connect program, they show that UnitedSGA will serve the interests of all students. I also feel that with their leadership, SGA will be more accessible. They want to show Hokies that each student has a voice and an opportunity to make a difference.
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SGA4You was unbelievable. Walking into the debate, I was unsure on which ticket to support, but after last night, I am 100% supporting SGA4You. It is great to hear that someone will listen to what the students have to say. After last night, I saw that this ticket has the passion, and cares for students. It was so powerful, and I know others will be supporting SGA4You because they want to make Virginia Tech better. GO SGA4You!!
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UnitedSGA did a fantastic job at the debate. They are REAL and GENUINE people who want to serve Virginia Tech tirelessly. While the other ticked SAYS they will listen, UnitedSGA HAS ALREADY LISTENED. They have a BT Bus tracker system on their website, they listened to student suggestions from Extreme Makeover in the fall and are working to implement a 24 hour study facility on campus. I know they will continue to work hard to serve this school - and I know there will actually BE RESULTS. Perhaps if supporters of the other ticket paid more attention to the issues and less attention to the VP's skirt length, they would realize this as well. VOTE UnitedSGA on March 31st.
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SGA4U commentator, leave it to someone making a comment about the election to bring up sexism and appearance! Just like in the presidential election, women should have a larger role in the elections here!
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I am disappointed at the SGA4YOU commentator who felt that it was necessary to attack the female vice presidential candidate on her skirt length. That is absolutely absurd. How dare you comment on an individual who is working so hard to better this University and serve the students? Shame on you.
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UnitedSGA is a ticket made up of dedicated individuals already working on behalf of all students at this University. I am also disappointed at the low attack on skirt length. The presidential/vice presidential candidates for unitedSGA are down to earth, hard working, and more substance than show. Each has and worked and promises to work tirelessly on our behalf. Just check out their website, www.unitedsga.com, and see the real deal.
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After watching the debates again I definitely have to support SGA4You. They have a better platform, seem more down to earth, and are ready to lead. Brandon will definitely work harder than any SGA president to date and will make our school a better place. He is with out a doubt genuine, hardworking, and caring all the qualities everyone wants as a leader.
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