Steven, Gonzalo, and Joshua won Senate seats in the April elections.
Thank you to all who voted, and congratulations to LAR!!
Sincerely,
Steven, Gonzalo, Joshua
Monday, June 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Thank you for your support!
Reminder to vote Steven Latimer, Gonzalo Aida & Joshua Ronk for VCU Senate April 22-24 at www.vcusga.com
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Imagination VS Reality
Dear Editor, Commonwealth Times:
It is time for a "reality check" of sorts concerning the continual deterioration of the Student Government Association. Under the current SGA leadership, student involvement in student government has fallen year after year. Two years ago, 3,000 students voted in the SGA presidential election. Last year, turnout was a paltry 1,800 out of a student body of more than 20,000.
Fewer students have felt compelled to run for Student Senate every year, viewing it as an ineffective body in truly addressing the concerns and needs of the students. At what point will the SGA become relevant and actually communicate with the students and fight for their interests on issues that matter?
It is time for real change for VCU. In the last two years, VCU students have seen their tuition increase by more than 10 percent, yet, at no point has the SGA spoken up for the students to demand an explanation. Instead, we get the same talk about party patrols and a football team.
Real issues face the students of VCU, and real changes are not going to come from a new social or health awareness by the student body but by solid leadership that understands that the purpose of student government is to develop a conversation between the student body, the administration and the city of Richmond.
When is the last time the student body had a truly representative voice at that table?
The student body of VCU is divided. As the school continues to expand, it finds itself segregating into departments: business on one side, art and music on another; engineering here, life sciences there. What is bringing this varied body together? More importantly, who is representing its varied interests?
Actions count. But those actions must be real action on real issues that truly matter to the students of VCU-not the rehashing of the same unresolved issues the current leadership of the SGA has presented year after year.
Real change is about creating an environment that students want to be a part of, not something they have to be begged to join. Ours is a campaign of transparency and engagement, a student government that is open to ideas, that is truly fighting for the issues that matter to every student at VCU and laying the foundation of a school that we are all proud to call our own.
This change will not come with fancy words or empty promises, but real representative leadership that seeks out real action on real issues. For change that matters, for actions that truly count, the Latimer-Aida-Ronk ticket will provide that real leadership.
Sincerely,
Steven Latimer
Gonzalo Aida
Joshua Ronk
www.realchangevcu.com
It is time for a "reality check" of sorts concerning the continual deterioration of the Student Government Association. Under the current SGA leadership, student involvement in student government has fallen year after year. Two years ago, 3,000 students voted in the SGA presidential election. Last year, turnout was a paltry 1,800 out of a student body of more than 20,000.
Fewer students have felt compelled to run for Student Senate every year, viewing it as an ineffective body in truly addressing the concerns and needs of the students. At what point will the SGA become relevant and actually communicate with the students and fight for their interests on issues that matter?
It is time for real change for VCU. In the last two years, VCU students have seen their tuition increase by more than 10 percent, yet, at no point has the SGA spoken up for the students to demand an explanation. Instead, we get the same talk about party patrols and a football team.
Real issues face the students of VCU, and real changes are not going to come from a new social or health awareness by the student body but by solid leadership that understands that the purpose of student government is to develop a conversation between the student body, the administration and the city of Richmond.
When is the last time the student body had a truly representative voice at that table?
The student body of VCU is divided. As the school continues to expand, it finds itself segregating into departments: business on one side, art and music on another; engineering here, life sciences there. What is bringing this varied body together? More importantly, who is representing its varied interests?
Actions count. But those actions must be real action on real issues that truly matter to the students of VCU-not the rehashing of the same unresolved issues the current leadership of the SGA has presented year after year.
Real change is about creating an environment that students want to be a part of, not something they have to be begged to join. Ours is a campaign of transparency and engagement, a student government that is open to ideas, that is truly fighting for the issues that matter to every student at VCU and laying the foundation of a school that we are all proud to call our own.
This change will not come with fancy words or empty promises, but real representative leadership that seeks out real action on real issues. For change that matters, for actions that truly count, the Latimer-Aida-Ronk ticket will provide that real leadership.
Sincerely,
Steven Latimer
Gonzalo Aida
Joshua Ronk
www.realchangevcu.com
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Debate on 3/17 at 7:30pm in the Commons
The presidential debate is scheduled for Monday March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commons Theatre. Bring a friend and watch Steven debate and win!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Real Change for VCU
www.realchangevcu.com launched!
SGA Candidates Steven Latimer, Gonzalo Aida, and Joshua Ronk are proud to announce the opening of their official campaign website www.realchangevcu.com. The website will be a crucial tool for supporters to learn more about the candidates and where they stand on the issues. The Website also provides critical and helpful VCU and SGA related links. Steven, Gonzalo, and Joshua encourage you to visit their new site for Real Change at VCU.
SGA Candidates Steven Latimer, Gonzalo Aida, and Joshua Ronk are proud to announce the opening of their official campaign website www.realchangevcu.com. The website will be a crucial tool for supporters to learn more about the candidates and where they stand on the issues. The Website also provides critical and helpful VCU and SGA related links. Steven, Gonzalo, and Joshua encourage you to visit their new site for Real Change at VCU.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Spring Presidential Election Dates Selected
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: larvcusga@gmail.com
4 February 2008
Richmond, VA
The Latimer-Aida-Ronk campaign today confirmed that the dates for the Spring election will be March 25-27, 2008. Voting will occur online at www.vcusga.com where students will vote using their eID and VCU email password.
"We're looking forward to the election and vow to do what's right if elected," said Latimer. "VCU deserves a good election and we're going to give it to them," remarked Ronk.
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Contact: larvcusga@gmail.com
4 February 2008
Richmond, VA
The Latimer-Aida-Ronk campaign today confirmed that the dates for the Spring election will be March 25-27, 2008. Voting will occur online at www.vcusga.com where students will vote using their eID and VCU email password.
"We're looking forward to the election and vow to do what's right if elected," said Latimer. "VCU deserves a good election and we're going to give it to them," remarked Ronk.
# # #
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Candidates Steven Latimer and Gonzalo Aida to appear on "Butcher the Song with Jeremy Flax"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: larvcusga@gmail.com
RICHMOND, Va.--Steven and Gonzalo will appear on Jeremy Flax's "Butcher the Song w/ Jeremy Flax" on VCU's own radio station, WVCW on Tuesday, January 29th at 7pm! Listen live from www.wvcw.org
Contact: larvcusga@gmail.com
RICHMOND, Va.--Steven and Gonzalo will appear on Jeremy Flax's "Butcher the Song w/ Jeremy Flax" on VCU's own radio station, WVCW on Tuesday, January 29th at 7pm! Listen live from www.wvcw.org
Monday, January 14, 2008
Latimer, Aida, Ronk announce Exec bid
from The Commonwealth Times
Dear VCU Student Body,
On behalf of my running mates Gonzalo Aida and Joshua Ronk, I am writing to declare my candidacy in the March elections for VCU Monroe Park Campus student body president.
Elected officials should be accountable to the people, and accordingly, we will be the humble servants you deserve, protecting you from excessive government.
Spending is out of control. As your student body president, I will cut costs by hiring only staff members absolutely essential to executive operations. We can set a good example to the university by being frugal with our own money.
Secondly, Richmond has been good to us and I think it is time that we be good to Richmond-a city in which 18.5 percent of its inhabitants live below the poverty line. I am very sympathetic to the needs of the working poor-many of whom serve us daily. Being student body president is an hourly, paid position, and as president, I will donate all of my earnings over minimum wage to the Richmond Food Bank to show my solidarity with VCU employees who are not capable of earning a living wage. Gonzalo and Joshua join me in this promise. Our sacrifice can be a symbol.
I am a second-term student body senator and am the former chairman of the Senate's Legislative Affairs Committee.
Gonzalo Aida is a third-year political science student and a person who prides himself on being up to date on all current events. As your student body vice president, we can expect him to be the fair moderator of the Student Senate.
As a floor rep. to the hall council in Brandt Hall, Joshua Ronk is used to bringing people together. As our SGA executive director, we can expect nothing less. Joshua knows that we can do great things when we put our heads together.
I wish you a positive, productive semester! And I look forward to seeing you along the trail ahead.
Respectfully yours,
Steven C. Latimer SGA Senator Monroe Park Campus
Editor's Note - According to the 2006 census, 20.8 percent live below the poverty line, which only further proves Mr. Latimer's point.
See this article on the CT's website
http://media.www.commonwealthtimes.com/media/storage/paper634/news/2008/01/14/Opinion/Letters.To.The.Editor.11408-3151290.shtml
Dear VCU Student Body,
On behalf of my running mates Gonzalo Aida and Joshua Ronk, I am writing to declare my candidacy in the March elections for VCU Monroe Park Campus student body president.
Elected officials should be accountable to the people, and accordingly, we will be the humble servants you deserve, protecting you from excessive government.
Spending is out of control. As your student body president, I will cut costs by hiring only staff members absolutely essential to executive operations. We can set a good example to the university by being frugal with our own money.
Secondly, Richmond has been good to us and I think it is time that we be good to Richmond-a city in which 18.5 percent of its inhabitants live below the poverty line. I am very sympathetic to the needs of the working poor-many of whom serve us daily. Being student body president is an hourly, paid position, and as president, I will donate all of my earnings over minimum wage to the Richmond Food Bank to show my solidarity with VCU employees who are not capable of earning a living wage. Gonzalo and Joshua join me in this promise. Our sacrifice can be a symbol.
I am a second-term student body senator and am the former chairman of the Senate's Legislative Affairs Committee.
Gonzalo Aida is a third-year political science student and a person who prides himself on being up to date on all current events. As your student body vice president, we can expect him to be the fair moderator of the Student Senate.
As a floor rep. to the hall council in Brandt Hall, Joshua Ronk is used to bringing people together. As our SGA executive director, we can expect nothing less. Joshua knows that we can do great things when we put our heads together.
I wish you a positive, productive semester! And I look forward to seeing you along the trail ahead.
Respectfully yours,
Steven C. Latimer SGA Senator Monroe Park Campus
Editor's Note - According to the 2006 census, 20.8 percent live below the poverty line, which only further proves Mr. Latimer's point.
See this article on the CT's website
http://media.www.commonwealthtimes.com/media/storage/paper634/news/2008/01/14/Opinion/Letters.To.The.Editor.11408-3151290.shtml
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