Associated Students of ASU candidates have been trying different methods of campaigning to set themselves apart from their opponents.
Shanna Bowman created her own Web site to help students access her platform. She is running for activities vice president and has been making appearances in front of many organizations.
"So far I've talked to sororities, fraternities, business clubs, service clubs, coalitions, and hall counsels," she said.
Bowman said she spent $500 of her own money to campaign.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences senate hopeful Amanda Norris said current ASASU President Jeremy Helper gave her his campaign signs from last year and the candidates painted over them. Norris also said many of the signs have been ripped out or defaced.
"Someone glued 'How to Have a Female Orgasm' pamphlets all over it," said Amanda Norris, referring to a large sign put up near the Language and Literature building. "There were some other signs that were also destroyed and had to be replaced."
Norris is campaigning collaboratively with Lindsay Moran to win both CLAS senate seats. She said they have each spent about $10.
Presidential candidate Meghan Cox said an important way to reach people is with Web sites, since she is unable to talk to everyone. She said she is trying to go the cheapest route possible, but by the time the elections are over, she plans to have spent about $1,000.
Mike Leingang is also running for the office of ASASU president but has been able to campaign without spending any money of his own. He has received money through his fraternity and other methods of fund raising. Like other candidates, he has been meeting with a number of campus organizations.
"(While campaigning), I have been focusing on international students," he said. "They account for a large population who don't usually vote."
Leingang also has an extensive Web site explaining his platform.
Elections will be Monday and Tuesday.
A referendum will also be on this year's ballot. A yes vote would repeal the ASASU constitution at the end of the 2003 academic year. It would also direct the ASASU Senate to call a constitutional convention to meet this semester to draft a new constitution.
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