ASB holds annual campaign debate

Posted on Feb 13 2014 - 8:35am by Logan Kirkland
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Associated Student body election signs sit on the Union Plaza Monday. Photo: Thomas Graning, The Daily Mississippian.

The Associated Student Body candidates will present their stances on prominent campus issues tonight at the annual ASB Debate.

The debate is intended to give students the opportunity to learn about the candidates’ goals and purposes for running before Election Day on Feb. 18.

ASB presidential candidates Jessica Brouckaert, Channing Lansdell and Davis Rogers will participate in debate moderated by Daily Mississippian Editor-in-Chief Adam Ganucheau.

Attorney general candidates Kelly Savage and Ryan Schmelz will also take part in the debate.

Vice presidential candidate Emerson George, treasurer candidate Madison White, secretary candidate Heather Neilson and judicial chair candidate Jared Akers will have an opportunity to present their platforms as well.

Members of the ASB Cabinet have helped prepare tonight’s event. Cabinet member Stewart Pirani organized the debate, and Cabinet member Brittani Acuff will be keeping time.

The debate will be held in the Overby Center at 7 p.m.