Synergy wants student voice

Brian Daviduke, junior, has never been very interested in politics -- but that doesn't mean he doesn't care.\nAs the IU Student Association presidential candidate for the Synergy ticket, Daviduke feels that his ticket's accomplishments could help the students. \n"Synergy is the only ticket with proven accomplishments, for that reason 37,963 voters are counting on us to win this election and act on all students' behalf," said Daviduke. \nAlong with fighting for student rights, Daviduke intends to help revitalize the Greek system, restructure student government and create a responsible alcohol policy that the ticket has already started to form.\n"We are the only ticket that has talked to administration about the alcohol policy, as we are not waiting until we get elected," said Daviduke.\nAlthough he claims that politics is moving up, Daviduke intends to pursue a career in entrepreneurship to compliment his studies in economics and public policy.\nA graduate from Penn High School in Granger, Ind., Daviduke feels that the biggest problem at IU is that "student groups do not have a guiding hand." \nTaking care of that problem would be IUSA's objective under the Synergy administration.\nIn addition to lobbying for student rights, Daviduke wants to improve the efficiency of student government, specifically ensuring responsible management of student funds.\n"There are some serious changes that need to be made in IUSA," he said. "For one, it's really cliquey.\n"There are 531 student groups on campus (and) IUSA should be responsible for contacting each one of them to see what we can do for them. Under the Synergy Administration, IUSA will reach out instead of waiting to be reached. Every group will be contacted within the first month of our administration."\nDaviduke cites Martin Luther King Jr. as his role model.\n"He had the power to move the masses, and did it effectively in a non-violent manner," Daviduke said. "If all leaders had this ability the world would be a better place."\nIn the few moments when Daviduke's focus isn't on the campaign, he likes to gamble, something he claims, "not many people know about." In fact, the Synergy ticket is planning on a trip to Windsor, Canada following the election to hopefully relieve the stress accumulated in the months before the election.\n"There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that we are the best ticket. I actually care about everything I am involved in," he said. "It's not about the title or positions. It's about what I am doing and that I am going to do the best job at it."\nCurrent IUSA staff members also support Synergy and Daviduke to be their future leaders. \n"I actually took a long time to decide who to run with this election and I have worked with Brian Daviduke and the other executives before and they are the hardest IUSA workers I have ever met," said sophomore Laura Walda, honors college representative for IUSA. "I picked these candidates to run with because they are the ones who talk to students. All of them had been working hard before the elections started and I know they are going to make a great difference next year." \nSophomore Jon Schurger, IUSA off-campus senator feels that the Synergy ticket has already proven their qualifications.\n"I support Brian Daviduke and the Synergy ticket because Synergy has proven leaders," he said. "Brian only chose candidates who are willing to fight for students rights; the accomplishments of Brian, his staff, and the candidates speak volumes about the quality and integrity of the Synergy ticket." \nFor more information about Brain Daviduke or the Synergy ticket visit www.synergy-ticket.com .