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Story by ABIGAIL SHEARER Photos by PARKER NISBETH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahead of this week\u2019s Student Government Association elections, members of each ticket had the opportunity to discuss their platforms and sway voters at the inaugural SGA debate on Thursday. All three candidate pairs were asked a series of predetermined written and verbal questions followed by a student-question section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network candidate profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the president’s section of the debate, candidates were asked what makes them qualified for the position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mickey Mason, current SGA senator representing the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy experience in the senate, representing you to the faculty. I believe I am very transparent and always willing to have a conversation with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace McCord, current SGA Legislative Affairs Director. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy representation advocating at both faculty, but also state levels. Also, our passions for civil engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Sinsel, current SGA Student Body Treasurer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have been a part of SGA since my freshman year. I transitioned to treasure my sophomore year along with my junior year. I also spend the most time on staff and also have been on most committees.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were then asked what they believe is the biggest challenge FHSU students face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mason <\/strong>– \u201dI believe that issues that students have often change depending on the season, but one that is always there is parking. Another one is snow we don\u2019t want to have students falling because of snow, administration needs to focus more on the first snow. Whether that be having more snow days or a budget for salt.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCord – <\/strong> \u201cKnowing that college students are busy we want to make sure that there will be little to no overlapping activities so everyone can get the best experience possible from FHSU.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sinsel – <\/strong>\u201cThere is not necessarily one problem, but a bunch of smaller problems that can be solved. Small items really add up but the bigger items like food quality are also important.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n