Campus Events Commissoner: Wilson deserves reelection for his success in Campus Events

  Ryan Wilson

Ryan Wilson deserves another term as campus events
commissioner.

As a council member this year, he co-sponsored the strongest
proposal to bolster USAC programming: an entertainment referendum
that would raise next year’s student fees to $12.50. Fees
next year will decrease from $51 to $7.50, making the
referendum’s increase relatively miniscule. The referendum,
which was shelved in a political tantrum by Student Empowerment!,
would have expanded the programming capabilities of Campus Events,
Community Service, Cultural Affairs and Student Welfare
Commissions.

Since his commission has not received a funding increase since
1987, Wilson has been working to strengthen Campus Events’
programs, particularly by bringing in better known bands and
speakers. Because commissioners have a vote in USAC, there is more
to their job than programming. Wilson claims to be coming into his
own as a student politician. He is running as an independent, which
is well-suited to a commissioner position.

Wilson has done a good job with a limited budget this year. His
proactive approach to programming will serve him well if he is
elected again.