38 CommentsThis week, Bwog will be featuring candidates for leadership of the Columbia College class of 2010. Tools? Visionaries? You decide–vote next Tuesday!
President, Party: Mark Modesitt, Alma Matters
Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
Home Dorm: John Jay
The man: I am from Indiana where corn and cows are more abundant than people. My floormates often kid me about my Midwestern accent, but overall, I am an outgoing, well-rounded guy. I am an Eagle Scout, stay active by running and swimming, and enjoy nature as much as I enjoy the city. My most treasured experiences have definitely stemmed from by involvement in Student Government. My prior leadership positions have included Class President, Youth Mayor of Evansville (IN), high school representative on Senator Evan Bayh’s Youth Council, and Student Council State Vice-President.
The plan: There are many ideas I plan to implement that I believe will enrich our first year here. First and foremost, I want to set up an efficient Class Council that will serve as an effective means of communication and networking for the Columbia College Class of 2010. In addition, I would like to add new programming components to the Freshman Class Council while maintaining continued programs such as the Grandfather and Father Class functions and the Winter Formal. I hope to be able to unite our class and promote a positive atmosphere for inter- and intra-class interaction.
Historical figure with whom he most identifies: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Ice cream flavor with whom he most identifies: My friends say I should be bubble gum because I’m a little goofy, but I would want to be Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip because I’m cool like that.
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@Shilpa
@im drunk right now Um, as far as experience, Party of Five’s president AJ has had a ton of experience, Mark isn’t the only one.
@People For Reality Frankly, like in REAL politics, experience is no measure of ability… Especially condsidering the actual relevance of a student government position, experience counts for very little. I think we can safely say that this is a job where no work is required and no experience needed.
Vote for the party with the coolest posters! DUH!
@hot girl mark is the only one with actual experience. all the rest of you presidents dont have squat on him.
@Bwog Staff We’d like to remind commenters that, although these threads are a forum for open and lively debate, insensitive and disrespectful language–especially concerning someone’s sexuality–is unnecessary and unwelcome. Keep it constructive, guys.
@jj 8 resident mark has fucking cleaned up people’s vomit on our floor. that has to count for something
@vote me for rep. I must say that as a candidate for frosh rep. on another party, Mark is definitely the most qualified candidate. I want to vote for him but feel that I need to stay loyal to my party. It really bothers me that all these people are saying rude things about him on here. DON’T listen to it people. Mark is a great guy, and is the best candidate for class president. I hope you’re all smart.
@leah mark is th cutest most adorable most sincere man i have ever met. he deserves to win and alma matters is a hot party name, just for the record. They should win not only on the platform, but also on their freakin creativity!
@hot girls Alma Matters has the most attractive girls by far. Molly, Prikyanka, and Julie are FIIIINE! They have my vote.
@???? who is there besides Alma Matters?
@???? who is there besides Alma Matters?
@ALMA MATTERS!!!! this is so lame….i’m voting ALMA MATTERS!!!! they’re the only ones that actually have a platform that will get stuff done.
@ditto same here…none of the other parties seem like they care as much as Alma Matters does.
@drunk girl for 1, i happen to know mark’s not gay, and 2, i’m pretty sure john jay doors don’t lock from the inside…..
@chris hahah what a little bitch. He accuses someone of stealing alcohol or something, and can’t even do it face to face, or even write his fucking name down.
@jay actually i stole the alcohol bitch, not mark. whoever wrote that is a lil fuck for not giving their name.
@Mark If anyone wants to libel/slander my name, that’s fine. However, notice to the people that might read these comments – if someone is not willing to put their name behind their comment, it is not true. I understand that by running for class president, I am putting myself out there to get preyed upon by others, but honestly, what these people are saying is completely bogus. If you really want to be an informed voter visit the Elections site to view the platforms and info. of all candidates; don’t let bwog sway your vote.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ccsc/elections//voterresource.html
@alex if its such slander/libel, why didn’t you explicitly deny that shit?
hmm…sounds sneaky
@as mark says, “if someone is not willing to put their name behind their comment, it is not true.”
Listen to the man!
@as mark says, “if someone is not willing to put their name behind their comment, it is not true.”
Listen to the man!
@jj. how about locking himself in his room with a drunk girl
@carman resident hm, i wonder how mark mondesitt feels about theft and stealing alcohol?
maybe he could address that in his campaign since he seems to have first hand experience
@carman biotch um yea seriously I would love to hear about that
@oooooh my. god bless indiana.
@alma supporter interesting how you say MARK is judgmental when you’re trying to indirectly comment on his sexuality because he likes showtunes.
@party of five!!! There is nothing wrong with Mark, you guys are pathetic, BUT I do believe the PARTY OF FIVE has a lot more to offer than the other parties running. Visit their website for a summary of their views and goals:
http://web.mac.com/columbiapartyoffive
They also have some cool music and pics on the website. VOTE PARTY OF FIVE!!
@homophobic mark mark IS a homophobe. verrrry judgmental of other orientations / races. seriously. interesting that he likes showtunes… ?
@Claytoya!! Omg, Mark is one of the most responsible, caring, and truly compassionate guy ive met on Columbia Campus! None of other people i know running for Freshamn President has half the character, intelligence, and determination. Anyone who has negative things to say about MArk obviously doesnt know Mark! Anyone who commented on Mark’s sexuality and political views without posting their names has no balls and so their opinion holds no weight!! EVERYONE VOTE FOR MARK BECAUSE HE HAS THE MOST TO OFFER!!!!
@Mark Just to set the record straight – I am interested in women.
@oh so he’s a homophobe
@hey #6, are you a fan of “freaks and geeks”?
@king shaheed YOUTH MAYOR? BUBBLE GUM! WHOA THIS GUY REALLY *IS* GOOFY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Anonymous Take it from someone who knows him – Mark is not a very good person. He’s judgmental and rude. Please do not vote for him
@lol i think i know who you are
and! his facebook profile says interested in women, but i dunno.
@rp Evansville, Indiana seriously has a hugely disproportionate amount of really attractive women. Anyone who’s been there can attest to that. It has little else to brag about though and on the whole I would never admit to having lived there.
@5 bucks his facebook thing says men looking for men
@he's cute …and that’s reason enough to vote for him. freshman officers never get anything done anyway.
@Erf No plans to cover the SEAS ’10 race?