Edward Sanders
Sophomore
Leland, Miss.
Political Science
If elected as Vice – President, I will:
1. Continue to work to implement measures passed by the Senate, where I have served for two years.
2. Ensure that the Senate is more effective by demanding accountability and facilitating new and innovative legislative ideas.
3. Immediately dispatch the Senators to their constituents and precincts to compile a list of their grievances. I will include them in a Comprehensive Campus Improvement Plan that will take notice of small problems such as a new crosswalk or new stoplight.
4. Actively promote athletics and bands and as well as work with scholarship organizations and societies to promote MSU’s academic accomplishments.
If you vote for me, you vote for a leader who has occupied not only a space in the Senate, but has actively worked to improve the lives of MSU students since he first stepped foot on this campus as a freshman from the Mississippi Delta. Visit www.edwardsanders.com for more information.
Student Association Sen. Edward Sanders said if he is elected SA vice president Tuesday he will try to motivate the student body to become more involved in city elections.
“I know what the power of a group can do,” Sanders said. “I would like nothing more than to see the students come together as a voting block to influence the city of Starkville and the relationship between the city and the university.”
Sanders has introduced over 20 pieces of legislation since he became a senator as a freshman.
Sanders said he would also like to implement more ideas presented to the senate, rather than letting them fall by the wayside.
“A lot of times we present ideas, but we don’t go to the next step,” Sanders said. “I’m going to facilitate ideas-work on ideas with the senate.”
Sanders said he feels on-campus parking is probably the most important issue to students. He said he wants to implement a “public information campaign” to inform students of what the university is doing to alleviate parking problems.
Edwards said his motivation to run for office comes from experience as a senator and a desire to serve.
“I’ve been recognized by my peers as an outstanding senator,” he said. “When it comes to my advantage over any candidate, I think that’s it-dedication and actually following through with what I promise.
“Public service is the only thing that really makes me happy,” he added. “And that’s not just a political spiel. That’s really what I like to do-help people or work on ideas or address problems.”
