VP candidates McIntosh, Allen get two minute opportunity to pitch platforms

Will Glover

Dm Senior Staff writer

Associated Student Body vice presidential candidates Anne Elizabeth McIntosh and Jonathan Allen were allotted two minutes at the 1999 presidential debate to convince students why they should be elected.

McIntosh asked questions like, "Have you ever been in the position you had an 89.4 at the end of the semester, and your teacher just wouldn't round up?"

"I feel your pain, and it's time for change," she said.

McIntosh said she will work to bring to campus things like wake-up calls, voice mail and change machines in the laundry rooms.

"As president of the senate, I think there are things that should happen to make everyday life better for you, the students on campus," McIntosh said.

Allen began his speech with a quote from a great philosopher:

"Men are alike in their promises. It is only in their deeds they are different," Allen said.

Allen encouraged voters to "vote for a man of action. Vote for someone who will stand for what is right."

Allen listed some issues he deemed important to students -- visitation, campus food service, fall break, among other things -- and said he will address them.

"I will strive to answer these and other questions facing the student body," Allen said.

Students can vote from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Union lobby, Carrier, Conner, the Law Center and Turner Center. Students must bring their ID to vote.