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Beus wins presidency in election with lowest voter turnout
Carter, Heather
Issue date: 4/9/07 Section: News
Cheers erupted as presidential candidate Jake Beus was announced on April 6 as the 2007-08 student body president of Weber State University.
"I am stoked," Beus said. "Two years ago I wouldn't have imagined this in a million years to be honest. But I think windows have opened, and I have taken advantage of those. I feel like I could really do a lot for this university. No, I didn't see this coming, but I am glad it did."
Beus received a total of 797 votes, while his opponent, Brad Wahlstrom, obtained 385 votes. In total, seven percent of WSU's student body voted in this year's elections.
"I feel that the election went well," said WSU Spanish sophomore Melissa Millward. "Most of the people that should have won, did win fairly."
Beus said his first task as WSU's president elect would be to help appoint students to the vacant senator, leadership and cabinet positions. Beus said he is looking forward to selecting a great team to work with him throughout his presidency, and he encouraged all WSU students to submit their applications for the available positions by next Friday.
Current WSU Student Body President Peter Owen said he had mixed feelings about stepping down from his position.
"I am really happy for Jake," Owen said, "and I am just trying to figure out how I can be involved next year because I want to stay involved. I'll probably volunteer or something."
Although Brad Wahlstrom, the other presidential candidate, said he had no plans to continue as the BIS/Honors senator, but hopes to take a spot within the clubs and organizations area of student government.
"This will be it for me," Wahlstrom said, "but it is always a pleasure to serve Weber State, and I am here for the glory of Weber State."
Dan Schwab, the new clubs and organizations vice president, said playing an active role at WSU since the first day of his college career has made all the difference.
"I loved to be involved," Schwab said.
Schwab said he plans to help more students get involved by informing them about what activities are happening, and to assist the clubs and organizations on campus in creating a more effective marketing plan.
"I am stoked," Beus said. "Two years ago I wouldn't have imagined this in a million years to be honest. But I think windows have opened, and I have taken advantage of those. I feel like I could really do a lot for this university. No, I didn't see this coming, but I am glad it did."
Beus received a total of 797 votes, while his opponent, Brad Wahlstrom, obtained 385 votes. In total, seven percent of WSU's student body voted in this year's elections.
"I feel that the election went well," said WSU Spanish sophomore Melissa Millward. "Most of the people that should have won, did win fairly."
Beus said his first task as WSU's president elect would be to help appoint students to the vacant senator, leadership and cabinet positions. Beus said he is looking forward to selecting a great team to work with him throughout his presidency, and he encouraged all WSU students to submit their applications for the available positions by next Friday.
Current WSU Student Body President Peter Owen said he had mixed feelings about stepping down from his position.
"I am really happy for Jake," Owen said, "and I am just trying to figure out how I can be involved next year because I want to stay involved. I'll probably volunteer or something."
Although Brad Wahlstrom, the other presidential candidate, said he had no plans to continue as the BIS/Honors senator, but hopes to take a spot within the clubs and organizations area of student government.
"This will be it for me," Wahlstrom said, "but it is always a pleasure to serve Weber State, and I am here for the glory of Weber State."
Dan Schwab, the new clubs and organizations vice president, said playing an active role at WSU since the first day of his college career has made all the difference.
"I loved to be involved," Schwab said.
Schwab said he plans to help more students get involved by informing them about what activities are happening, and to assist the clubs and organizations on campus in creating a more effective marketing plan.
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