Editor’s note: The State Hornet endorsement panel was headed by Editor in Chief Nate Miller, News Assistant Editor Josh Staab and Co-Opinion Editor Jordan Guinn. The panel endorsed one candidate from each executive position. ASI beat writer Jacqueline Tualla was not involved in the endorsement process.

The three editors interviewed 14 of the 17 candidates. The State Hornet budgeted 20 to 25 minutes for candidates for president, 15 to 20 minutes executive candidates and 10 minutes for director candidates. Each candidate was also e-mailed a questionnaire.

The State Hornet endorsed candidates in all positions, including those where only one candidate was running. Additionally, we redflagged some candidates.

The following are answers to a questionnaire sent out to all candidates running for positions within Associated Students Inc.

Santo MirzaFull name: Santo A. MirzaYear: I am currently a junior. Next semester will be the start of my senior year.Major: I am a Business Major with a concentration in General Management.Slate: I am independent but I associate with Valerie Boogaard and Joseph Ross

Do you have any current leadership positions with Associated Students, Inc.? If so, what is that position?

? I am currently an ASI representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee

Why did you decide to run for this position?

I feel that Sac State has really helped develop my character and I felt the need to give back to the school by becoming the next president and help other students experience Sac State the way I have. Sac State has a lot to offer students but most students are unaware.

What makes you qualified for this position?

? Through personal experience I relate to ? Dorm Students? Commuters? Sacramento Residents ? Returning Students? Associates degree from America River College

What relevant experience do you have that makes you qualified for this position?

? Knowledge I have gained studying General Management at CSUS? 5 years Experience as a Sales Manager for Staples? Club Activity including being an officer in one club? ASI student representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee

What is your platform for the 2007-08 year if you become ASI president?

? I plan to continue and expand the marketing department that was recently created? I also plan to fight the student fee increase through fundraising and protest

What will be your top priority (one thing) if you are elected?

? Make students aware of what ASI is and what we have to offer

Specifically, what legislation will you pursue once elected and how will this directly impact students?

I feel that as president I can best represent students by creating legislation that students and student organizations ask for rather then create legislation that suits my personal needs and goals.