Comments on: OC Election Interview Series: Senate Seat 3: Nick Schultz

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Oregon Commentator » Blog Archive » Graf on Amateur Hour — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:55:08 +0000

[…] Day in today’s paper is damn funny and worth reading if you’re anyone but ‘Nick Schultz’ or ‘Evan’, if only for the fact that he managed to slip a potato joke in past the […]

By: Timothy

Timothy — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:42:47 +0000

I’m closing comments on this thread, because, seriously, this should be about berating a sissy over his failure to drink like a champ, not about…whatever you people are on about jeebus.

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:31:28 +0000

To clarify the Dems and Republican thing…the offices are funded by the ASUO. Even though the program does run on a budget of mixed funding (like many campus programs) it does receive the from the ASUO. The EMU offices enable the groups to coordinate voting efforts as well as allow every student easy access to the clubs. My point is that every student has the opportunity to access these clubs and, in many instances, these clubs make significant contributions to campus life and diversity.

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:28:43 +0000

Ok…thanks for doing my work for me. According to you, ” they [college dems and republicans] have offices in the EMU, which is funded by the I-fee.” This is my point exactly: they are funded by the ASUO. Thus, we all benefit from their work on campus and should all pay the fee. I understand that you disagree, but this is my opinion.

Secondly, you have miunderstood my point. Every campus program should receive “x” amount of funding, which the PFC will determine based upon the club’s needs and cotributions. Each club should then attempt to manage its expenditures, so as to avoid overspending the budget. Any portion of their budget which is not used should be applied to other clubs in need, via a “rainy day fund.” Clubs that do not spend all of their allotted budget should not receive decreased funding, in the following years, due to a failure to spend the total amount allotted. Moreover, programs that consistently exceed their budget (i.e. the Rec Center) who the PFC feels are being adequately funded should be met with an aggressive stance. If a program fails to follow the PFC budgeting guidelines, then I would say that the program can find its own source of funding (likely to be on a per use basis) outside of the ASUO. Thus, programs are held accountable to their budget and are expected to appeal through the ASUO. Lastly, it is important to distinguish between fiscal responsibility and opportunity. The ASUO has an obligation to provide certain funding to campus programs. At the same times, these programs should seek external funding to cover their desired budget totals, if they feel that the PFC allotted budget does not meet their desires. Does that clarify things a bit? Like I said, I am not swaying on these issues, but the wording may be slightly ambiguous. sorry

By: A Student

A Student — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:00:09 +0000

Don’t waste your time, Nick. I am 100% positive that the College Dems and College Rs recieve no incidental fee funding. They have offices in the EMU, which is funded by the I-fee, but they do not go in front of PFC for a budget.
Second, I am confused by your platform. You say in point 3 that you want to “Act more aggressively towards fiscal irresponsibility (sanctions),” and yet further down, you say, “programs are punished if they fail to spend all of their appropriated budget. Why is this? A program that does not exceed its offered budget should be commended”. You’re swaying on your issues, Nick. What kind of sanctions are you referring to then, if you don’t support decreasing groups’ budgets if they don’t spend it all? Defunding? Derecognition?

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:23:11 +0000

My personal platform embraces the idea that the ASUO should reassert a sense of fiscal responsibility in its practices. I don’t believe that cutting program funding is necessary, if we prioritize our expenditures. Here is what I propose:
1) Favor programs that provide students with work-study jobs
2) Create a fiscal benchmarking system that holds programs accountable for maintaining a balanced budget.
3) Act more aggressively towards fiscal irresponsibility (sanctions)
4) Advocate for audits of the LTD and the Rec Center in order to understand how many students are really using these facilities.
5) Eliminate student funding for services that the university should be funding (example–> the Career Center).

In the end, programs are punished if they fail to spend all of their appropriated budget. Why is this? A program that does not exceed its offered budget should be commended. Therefore, I propose extending the budgeting system to a 2 year interval. Then, the PFC wouldhave an adequate amount of time to assess a program’s expenditures. Programs that consistently go over budget, such as the Rec Center, cannot be bailed out on every occasion. Why would we want to reward fiscal irresponsibility. The major problem with the PFC is an attitude adjustment. I hope that helps. If you need further clarification, just ask.

By: wow

wow — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:56:36 +0000

Nick, how would you go about resolving the waste and reduce the i-fee?
“I think that there is significant fiscal waste in the ASUO allocation process which, if resolved, would stabilize the incidental fee amount.”
How would you do this?

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:45:38 +0000

First of all, I believe that the College Dems and Republicans do receive compensation from the ASUO. I will investigate this further and report back to you “A Student.” Secondly, I understand that the CURRENT proposal would require a mandatory Rec Center Fee. I am NOT proposing the current proposal. Under my plan, the Rec Center fee would be optional.

By: A Student

A Student — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:41:48 +0000

Sorry, that was supposed to be “any”. I was distracted by Wisconsin loosing and my bracket getting completley destroyed.

By: A Student

A Student — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:40:42 +0000

Neither the College Dems nor the College Rs recieve and I-fee money. Also, the new fee for the Rec Center wouldn’t be optional, it would be mandatory as well.

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:30:19 +0000

First of all, thank you “wow” for asking a question that I feel is appropriate. I will be more than willing to share my opinion with you. I feel that the Incidental Fee is undergoing an exponential growth that is placing a burden on students. I think that there is significant fiscal waste in the ASUO allocation process which, if resolved, would stabilize the incidental fee amount. The Rec Center is a significant problem. I have personally never used the Rec Center. Therefore, I am in favor of a “student audit.” I personally favor making the Rec Center a seperate, optional fee for students that actually use it. This will, of course, relieve the burden on students such as yourself. As for part time students, I am forced to state that part time students should still pay the full fee. My reasoning is that I do not participate in College Democrats or Republicans. Yet, I benefit from their on campus activities. I merely have the choice to join the club. I feel that all students should pay the same amount towards clubs since we all benefit. However, I do feel that the Incidental Fee is higher than it should be and will definetely be reduced. Although you may not agree with my opinion, I thank you for the thoughtful question and the respect that you demonstrated.

By: wow

wow — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:20:47 +0000

ok guys I think we should give Nick a fair chance. Because I am close to several campaigns–hamilton’s nidermeyar’s and rosenburg’s–who by the way are all being called rascist in the union hallways, I can understand a politically motivated attack. Nick should be judged on the issues, the rest is fairly irrelevant.

Nick
What do you think about the benchmark process? What do you think about the exponential growth of the inicdental fee? And, what do you think about people’s access to college (eg part time students) who take 8 credits but have to pay the ENTIRE incidental fee? My cousin who attended here for two terms had to drop out. he was working two jobs to pay for college and taking two classes. The class bill for two terms totaled $2400, the fee charges totaled $1000 EVEN THOUGH he only wasj a part time student and never had to time to use the rec center!! He had to drop out…too fucking expensive. the fees are a huge rip off adn they affect average students’ accessibility

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:10:59 +0000

Allow me to state several things. First, your accusations have been delivered in a deliberate manner to derail my campaign. Therefore, I am forced to believe that your decision to accuse me of such attrocities are politically motivated. Thus, you are the problem with politics. Secondly, I do not have “everything to lose.” I did encourage you to get others to vote, and I stand by that initiative. I will not seek punishment against you, because you have a right to express your viewpoint. However, I remeind you that the ASUO election packet states that “sabotage of campaigns willnot be tolerated.” Therefore, be careful of what you say against me. If I hear anything more of these false accusations, attempting to publicly disgrace me, then I will seek justice. Say what you will and think what you will…but any public campaign against me will result in repurcussions. Thirdly, I have the utmost respect for women and I only apologize that they are being used as a political ploy. YOU should be ashamed. Fourth, these accusations are false, thus I will never apologize to Evan. By the way “Eric Fuller,” there is an inherent flaw in your story. You stated that you were “the other campus recycling employee exiting Susan Campbell Hall.” How is it that Evan knows so much if he was never there? More importantly, it is clear that only person claiming to be there “Eric Fuller” was you. Thus, you are the only “credible” source. Fifth, I do respect and represent campus recycling. Therefore, I would appreciate if your politically motivated group did not try to bring down people who represent campus recycling. Both of you should be ashamed. I do not apologize for this false statement. In the end, you are partially right “Eric Fuller.” What you are doing is a “bold faced lie!” I merely ask for a fair election. I do encourage you to participate, and get others to vote. However, negative campaigning will not be tolerated by the university. I am sorry for your complaints, but I cannot force myself to take a fall for something that I am not guilty of. By the way, DO NOT question my respect for women. Perhaps, I will hve my girlfriend testify on my behalf.

By: Eric Fuller

Eric Fuller — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:39:16 +0000

Because I think aspiring public figures need to be held accountable for there actions I’ll confess to being the other campus recycling employee exiting Susan Campbell hall when nick shultz said “ALL WOMEN SUCK!!” To deny this would be a bold face lie. Nick you embarrassed the hell out of me when you did this and to deny it only adds insult. I believe after you apologize to “ALL WOMEN” you owe Evan an apology as he is not lying or falsely representing the issue.

By: Evan

Evan — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:25:39 +0000

Nick, what I am telling you is information that was passed to me from a credible source. I worked at Campus Recycling too, and I know people who work there. Obviously, I’ve struck a nerve somehow, which means I’m right. Quit trying to cover your ass, Nick. I know the truth.
Personally, I don’t have problems with women, but I wish I could say the same about you. And if you don’t have problems with women, and just wanted to be funny and impress your coworkers, well, then I think you have a messed-up sense of humor and skewed priorities.
Do you really care about campus recycling? Your political actions (involving the new biodiesel vans) would suggest that you do, but your blatant disrespect for the integrity of the organization suggests otherwise. When you are out on route on campus, you are a representative of campus recycling. When you shout obscenities at strangers for laughs, you represent campus recycling. I don’t think you have any idea how much you could’ve destroyed that benevolent organizations credibility with that one act.
Also, don’t threaten me with punishment. For one, you can’t, because what I’m saying is true, and I have sources who would be willing to testify in my defense. Second, I have nothing to lose. You’re a naive aspiring politician with everything to lose. And thanks for the tip on encouraging others to vote. I’ll encourage them to vote…against you. You’re a power-hungry Tracy Flick, and you represent everything that is wrong with politics.

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:12:53 +0000

yeah…the blog has gotten off topic. Anyone who would like to discuss issues, rather than personal vices, can contact me at my campaign site: http://www.myspace.com/nickschultz4asuo. Best of luck to all of you in the upcoming election season. I only hope that you encourage others to vote.

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:11:25 +0000

I find that politics have become too hardened by personal agendas. Why can’t a representative of the people have some passion (i.e. emotion) in what he says? Acting cold may be a good political move, but I am not a politician. I am an average student trying to make a difference…I am human and I won’t deny it. As for my performance on the Senate floor, we will see if I get elected first. If I do, then I will allow my progress and successes to seak for itself.

By: jacque

jacque — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:10:49 +0000

Seriously?!? what the heck os going on on this blog????

By: wow

wow — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:07:47 +0000

Wow this guy’s hella emotional. he doesn’t stand a chance on the senate floor if this is how he reacts. Some advice: get your game face on. It’s politics. Your statements are dripping with emotion and I can’t even hear your tone or read your face!!!

By: Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:57:20 +0000

I apologize “Timothy” for the skewed course of this interview. I had hoped it would have amounted to more than personal insults. I will no longer be addressing concerns raised on this page, but I must take such outrageous accusations with a level of seriousness.