Student government only matters when the people are invested in changing student life. The candidates “For U” have proven their abilities, not through their words, but through their actions and more than qualified skills.
Built on three core pillars of academic, student life and community goals, the For U ticket is ready to make some much-needed practical changes to the University of Miami.
Leading the group is presidential candidate Fernando Sepulveda Sagasta, whose involvement in this school is impressive, to say the least. His on-campus portfolio includes Chief of Staff of Student Government and project manager of a consulting group TAMID, both organizations of which he has been involved in since his Freshman year.
Sepulveda Sagasta’s second in command, Aaron Gonzales, has also packed a hefty punch for this campus. As the Director of University Affairs for Student Government, he has been able to “Lead projects and provide problem-solving support on initiatives like expanding rideshare access, improving dining options, improving gym facilities, and more.”
Gonzales keeps a full schedule, with an active business operations internship for F1 Miami, a job at the school gym and earning his education in legal studies. Gonzales is a motivated individual who gets things done.
Both students have already been able to enact change. Bringing Half Moon to other locations on campus and expanding Freebee’s services, Sepulveda Sagasta and Gonzales know how to help the student body in various ways. Giving them a larger platform would amplify their ability to better this campus even further.
Supporting the three candidates is potential treasurer Dylan Hall. Hall is treasurer of UM’s Women in Business, coordinator for University of Miami Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee and an on-campus SASO Finance Intern. Hall is not new to treasurer responsibilities; she has hands-on experience that shows how well she could disperse UM’s finances.
Three students with demanding schedules campaigning for a significant student body position understand more than anyone the nuisance that our library is not 24 hours. With student’s demanding workloads, For U is ready to address the injustice that we are not being provided with the proper hours to study.
When asked why she is choosing For U, UM student Ami Bouzaglo said, “With my biology major, I am in the library till late hours, and it’s ridiculous when they kick me out. Extending hours would make a huge difference for me.”
Continuing, their agenda lobbies for Mobile CaneCards, more registered parties, increasing our schools’ student section for sports, and increasing the hours of food places on campus. Rather than broad ideals, the platform highlights measurable goals aimed at improving routine aspects of student life.
Every member brings their own unique experience to the table, which combined makes them the perfectly suited trio to win this election. Their initiatives aren’t out of reach — they are a necessity. With their past and current involvement on campus, the candidates understand their responsibilities and how to be transparent with students.
Vote For U in this upcoming student election, because they are the best choice FOR U.