Ehlifiliifliti fifidifilflh Eihfi‘i‘lwld dildfilthh Volume 439, Special can a need the leadaraitip Do Illinois 'I'ech students appre~ ciate the responsibilities of student government? This question came to me as I thought over my recent conversation with Don Lynch, chairman of the election commis» sion. “Only ten days until election and no candidates for the jun- ior February class. How are we going to get candidates to run for office?” This was the question to which Don was seeking an answer. A progressive step was taken last year in the strengthening of student government on our campus. ITSA was reorganized, with stu— dents in complete control of the Board. Only one faculty represent ative and, the Dean of Students now sit on the Board as voting members. The responsibility for ad- ministering student activity funds is truly the responsibility of the elected representatives of the stu- dents. This is as it should be, since the real purpose of all student ac- tivities is to give students an op~ portunity to experience group cooperation and leadership. Accept- ing the responsibility of leaders is one of the real values to be attained by participation in student activi— ties. The opportunity is here, but where are the leaders? DEAN C. E. DEAKiNS The Illinois Tech campus is no different from our local village, county, state and national commu- nities. We work and play together for a common cause. We elect our representatives to legislate and ad- minister for us in the interest of all members of our society. If we are to have a strong, efficient, and effective administration of our campus society, we must have strong, capable men and women to fill the offices of our student gov- ernment. To encourage the right people to become candidates for these offices is the responsibility of every member of our campus com? ' munity. Those elected will be called upon to make personal sacrifices in order that the welfare of the com— munity may be advanced. There are many compensa- tions that come to those in po- sitions of leadership which odi- set some of the sacrifices. The personal satisfaction that one receives from a worth-while job Well done cannot be meas- ured in dollars and cents. A concrete return is. the added prestige which holding an elec- tive office gives one in the mind of a future employer. The citizens of our Illinois Tech community must accept the responsibility to govern their own affairs. A ballot filled with capable candidates and a record-breaking vote will assure the continued suc- cess of student government at Illi- nois Tech. Clarence E. Deakins Dean of Students jumIm-y ll), i950 ' wwmw yearned/3’“ With the beginning of the next semester, the elected Junior Me1n- ber-at«La1'ge will contribute his show of student, 'eeentatim on ».the ITSA Boar ' seivice on ITSA committees is de— signed to improve student admin~ istration. If this original purpose of the ITSA constitutional change made last year is to be achieved, it de- mands the election of a man who will vote with the benefit of the entire student body in mind. This contest is the only chance this semester for all the students to exercise their suffrage. All mem— bers of ITSA are eligible to vote for those candidates. My intention if elected is to ac- cept and promote all constructive ideas and criticisms connected with the improvement or advancement of student life. I intend to discharge all my ITSA duties with diligence to ob— tain the results we are all seeking —true school spirit, a better col— lege atmosphere, and fuller para ticipation in athletics. It is my purpose to make things such that they will unite student body in a closer union of friendship. Richard N. Wardell Why am 1 running? Because I’ve run for office before and lost! NEW, ‘I won’t promise lower onion. teria prices or a football team. or some other insincere and impos« sible issue. RlCHARD N. WARDEN... p nities but believe that the majority What I do promise is a profound interest in anything that is for the student, coupled with a desirable eitect on campus life and a t 'ties. 53910111. naryonc‘ can pr adult here: results he mus t he on the maule— on the ITSA board of control. That is why I am running for this oilice. Jerry Kunnath I have been nominated by the Campus Independents, a political party dedicated to represent the majority and yet give a square deal to all. Here is our platform: 1) We do not advocate prudish reforms or card playing restric— tions. 2) We do not condemn frater- of students should participate in government rather than a few ac- tive fraternity men. 3) We advocate service, honesty, and integrity of purpose in ful- filling; the wishes of the majority of students. . Raymond J. Epich I believe that I am qualified for this office because of my experi- ence on the ITSA board of control as president of the January ’53 class. As a member of the ITSA I started the ball rolling on the establishment of a committee to investigate cafeteria prices. My active membership on the varsity wrestling squad indicates my willingness. to work for strong« er more progressive student activi« ties and government. Alfred Siedc Jennv KUNNATH itil-M 1;. f3.» met 1' 1 t intuition their voting owl/“rat When the polls open Wedncaday, Illinois Tech students will name their choices for class officers. In 5], .‘l 1" 'w. 4'1 ll‘SA electidn procedure. Last yarn. in students voted for an amend ment which provided for alternate yearly elections for class offices. This is to provide continuity in the ITSA Board of Control. The real test of this innovation will be the enthusiasm displayed by the voters. The candidates have de— signed some very ingenious cam— paigns. The fourth term contest, for example, has provoked interest throughout IIT. As the election day neared, it appeared that Doran Granch, an outspoken idealist, would take the president's seat without a fight. Opposition to Granch’s “ideas” sparked a rush for petitions. Some think Granch is a fool others claim him not to exist; but Granch declares his list of sup» porters to be growing each day. Whatever the outcome of this race, voters are taking interest in the election. According to the Election Commission, this interest on the part of the students is vital to the life of good student government. Remember: all students are to elect the ITS'A unior Member—at large or l’arger’than that of" Spring. ALFREB SiEi’lE sufficient to handle even rush-hour ddition to ‘this, they will he in— vber-at-larg‘e. cationic “hum rmgfifilw By Joe Bass Is Illinois Tech’s student body still as politically con. .cious as the last two record-breaking student elections indicated? 47 candi- dates are anxiously hoping that the results of Wednesday and Thurs- day’s polling will return an affirm- ative answer. Election commission officials and candidates are hoping voters will not turn a cold shoulder to this cru- ’r cial midyear election. The some~ what lackadaisical campaigning has been attributed to the fact that only first, second, fourth and sixth term classes are electing full slates of officers, and also to the Christ- mas recess interrupting the cam- paign. They say. the student body will prove by a heavy turnout dur- ing- the two- day election that inter« est in class organization and ITSA‘ representation is still strong. Polling- will begin at 8:30 am in the east dining room of the North Student Union Wednesday. The: polls will be open until 4:30 pan. Wednesday and from 8:30 to 4:30 again on Thursday. Voting will be fast, convenient and private, with the election commission’s assurance that the polls will be adequately staffed, and accommodations will be traffic without delay. The procedure will be speeded up if voters hav vwhen they 1' cable their ballotsV from the clerk. outside the polling place, official - pointed out. Any standard identifi- cation form such as driving license, social security card, or student's ID§ ca1d will be, acceptable, the com-v, mission reports. Present first semester stu- dents will elect president, vice- president, secretary, treasurer, and social chairman for one- semcstcr term. Second, fourth. ‘ and sixth semester students 1 will elect an entire slate of ’ class officers for one complete year. They will not elect class officers in next spring’s elec- tion. All students regardless of semes— ter will elect the junior ITSA mean» The junior member» alt-large, who must be in his first, second or third term at present, will serve for one complete year. He will join the senior member-at— large, whose term expires in spring, as an overall student representa- tive on the ITSA board of control. The president of each class and the ofiicers of the ITSA constitute the efimainder of the student governing 11 members have a one-‘ " tenure of office. RAYMQND 1%. union