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To be honest, I never really took student body politics seriously. I figured it was just an ineffectual branch of the administration’s bureaucracy designed for budding politicos to practice their rhetoric, send largely unread, “funny” bulk emails to an uninterested student body and generally pad their resumes. I thought all of this was true until I met George. Now, I know it’s only partly true. George takes student body politics very seriously. He believes in student government but he also knows its limits. It doesn’t matter that the administration will always drag its feet, will always have excuses and budget restrictions and evictions to take care of. George believes in student government, but more importantly, he believes in making improvements to his community, or as I’m sure he would put it, his family, the Columbia family. No matter where George is he is always searching for ways to effect positive change. We’re just lucky enough to have him here now. I wouldn’t have believed student body politics were effectual until George proved it: organizing Dinosaur BBQ study breaks previous classes could only dream of, implementing programs like “Swipe for our Community” to help others in the extended Columbia family who aren’t as lucky as ourselves, and, of course, making Flex off campus a reality, which, despite the cynics, has been George all the way. What about his flaws? Of course George has flaws. Sometimes his bears hugs are a little too tight, sometimes there’s a slight ringing in your ears after a brief conversation with him, sometimes he only remembers your first and last name. Truly, these are flaws. But he approaches them with the same enthusiasm with which he approaches his politics, an untiring persistence that leads to change. George has been known to sleep for 30 hours or more at a time, but it is his perseverance for progress which is untiring. As president, George will continue to make Columbia better. All you have to do is vote. — Nick Stephens

I have known Ian since freshman year; back then when he use to sport the puffed hair, obtained by 5 minutes of artistic work with his trusty blow-dryer in front of the run-down Carman mirrors. Since those times, Ian has become an extremely diligent and devoted person. I am amazed at the effort and time he puts into juggling his academics and staying involved with the student body. Ever since freshman year Ian has been committed to listening to the student body and truly getting to know US; to learn what we as Columbians want changed. — Mitchell Moreis, CC’09

Robyn’s intent to serve the Columbia Community in creating environments that are warm and welcoming to all is extremely evident, whether it be her role in this year’s first Art House in the LLC or unique nights in John Jay Dining Hall, Robyn aims to enrich the lives of students, faculty and those just passing through. Her passion for service and devotion to hospitality are just a couple of the amazing assets she will bring to the position of Vice President of Campus Life. — Jonathan Walton

While working closely with Laura in student groups over the past three years, I’ve had amply opportunity to observe her compassion and dedication at work in many environments. Whether she’s coordinating a week-long humanitarian aid project in Latin America (which she’s done twice) or tutoring a friend who is struggling in a class, one thing is absolutely clear: She commits herself entirely to everything she does and never rests until her goal is achieved. I am certain that Laura will bring these unique qualities of dedication and compassion to the position of VP of Funding and become a tireless force working on behalf of the Columbia College student body. — Tedde Tsang

The first time I met Adil was on the first day of freshman orientation during, and since that day, he has been one of my closest friends and confidants. Knowing him from such proximity, I would say that Adil is one of the most passionate and lively people I’ve ever met. Whether the excitement is concerning an upcoming event on campus, one of his history seminars, or just a casual discussion about politics, Adil always projects a genuine interest about everything he encounters. He proved how he can turn that excitement into action when he became MSA President last year, involving the organization in a variety of activities and campus movements, turning it into, by far, one of the most active organizations on campus. This combination of enthusiasm and assiduity makes him a perfect fit to be a CCSC executive board member. — Sherif Farrag, CC’09

I met George this past fall and wish I had the pleasure of meeting during NSOP. His passion for life, Columbia, and the people who comprise this college and university make him an asset to our school. He brought me onto the junior council as an unelected representative with open arms and it has been so exciting to help plan events like Chipotle study breaks and trips to Knicks Games with CC ‘09. George’s relationship with students, fellow council members of both CC and SEAS, and administrators is astounding. As CCSC President he will undoubtedly raise the bar. — Casey Weddle, CC ‘09

I had the opportunity to work with Adil during my term as president of LionPAC. I was always impressed with his genuine tolerance for disparate opinions and his strong desire to understand issues from all different perspectives. In order to represent a school like Columbia, I think this is absolutely essential. It was clear to me that Adil cared deeply about the Columbia community and made that a top priority in his conduct. I have no doubt that he will continue to do so. — Jacob Kriegel, CC ‘08

Laura Doan was an instant role model for me at Columbia. I met her initially at the first formal Rotaract general body meeting during my first semester during Fall 2006. I remember thinking how poised and eloquent she was, and my shock at finding out that she was a mere sophomore. I admire that Laura is one of the original founders of Rotaract at Columbia and her leadership skills that have enabled Rotaract to complete two international service trips and gain recognition among Rotary Clubs, New York-based service organizations, and the Columbia community. Not only has Laura been an amazing president, but she has also been a great friend to me and the rest of the Rotaract Board. — Sajaa Ahmed, CC ‘10

Robyn’s events as the Social/Cultural chair of the BSO have been the most creative and flawlessly executed that I have seen in the last three years. They have all drawn large and diverse attendances. I am sure that even the events she created on a whim, like the chicken and waffles study break will quickly become traditions. — Jason Bello

The first thing I think about when I think of George is his genuine care for people. From the first time I met him freshman year during orientation week, he would always shout out my area code (don’t ask me how he knows them) and stop to really see how I was doing. The coolest thing is that he gives everyone that special treatment. In terms of student government, he has the most passion of anyone I know for improving the lives of students at Columbia. Being on Student Council with him my sophomore year, I saw how he devoted himself to every aspect of serving his peers, from throwing the flyest study break BBQ’s to pursuing Columbia bureaucrats incessantly for policy changes. I’ve been so impressed with his persistence in implementing crucial policies, such as taking Flex off campus. His word is bond, and I really respect him for that. I’ve been with him in classes, meetings, retreats, and just hanging out and he definitely exemplifies one of his campaign’s focuses: humility. You won’t regret voting for his ticket! — Gabrielle Apollon

Adil is one of the most intelligent, caring, and passionate student leaders that I have had the honor to work with. In my experiences with Adil, he continues to impress me with his creativity and unrelenting dedication. He is a person who does not dwell on differences, but seeks points of convergence in order to build bridges between individuals and communities. He is an effective and reliable student leader, and an asset to Columbia University. — Josh Rosner, CC ‘08

I have known Laura since freshman year and we have since become close friends. She is extremely hardworking and responsible, willing to sacrifice what most of us would not to get the job done. Despite having leadership roles in multiple clubs and juggling a million other extracurricular obligations, she is still very devoted in the classroom and handles well the crazy premed workload. Above all, I believe that Laura genuinely wants to make Columbia a better place and her passion and drive will produce real changes here on campus. — Michael Pan

George Krebs contains all the characteristics necessary to make an outstanding Student Body President. First, he is honest, full of integrity, and trustworthy. If I needed something important to be done, I would trust George over many of my close friends. Second, George is genuinely kind and is always looking outside of himself. From athletes to band members to former teachers, George’s lasting impression lies in his real interest in others well-being and his ability to put a smile on your face. Third, George possesses an exceptional ability to communicate. This is not only demonstrated by his impressive resume as the class president the past three years, but also in his daily interactions with Columbia students from all walks of life. I also experienced this proficiency firsthand in Lit Hum freshmen year when he assumed the role of class intermediary and orchestrated an end of the year party complete with Dinosaur BBQ. Lastly and most importantly, George is passionate about everything Columbia and has an unrelenting drive to make better every student’s college experience. George is perhaps the single greatest Columbia Athletics supporter enrolled in Columbia. I’ve seen George at events of nearly every sport, and not to make an appearance, but because he wholeheartedly wants to see Columbia Athletics succeed. Just read one of George’s class e-mails and it will be obvious that he is interested in the everyday students’ ideas and opinions and that he puts in an extraordinary amount of time working for his fellow students. To put it simply, there is no one else at Columbia better equipped to be Student Body President. — Phil Mitchell

Adil and I lived on the same floor freshman year. I was a raging advocate of black radical feminism, and he was a much more rigorous intellectual interested in African-American studies within an historical context. I have always known him to be honest and committed to the principles of a loving community. I view him as an ally and a friend. — Anthony Kelley, CC ‘09, Women’s and Gender Studies

Laura and I have known each other since we were neighbors on John Jay 10 freshman year. This past year I’ve had the privilege of working with her in a professional capacity as a fellow Resident Adviser in Wien Hall. Laura lights up each room she enters with remarkable optimism, composure, and willingness to work hard. However, what’s most remarkable is that I have never seen Laura react or respond to a situation with a negative attitude. As an RA and former President of the Columbia Pre-Law Society, I can attest to the struggles faced by students and student organizations and how important it is to have honest leaders who work positively toward reaching goals. There is no one I would rather have advocating for my needs than Laura Doan and Experience Columbia because of their idealistic mindset and passion for service. — Kris Alspach

I have a hard time taking George Krebs seriously as George. I met him as a ten year old when he was known as “Geordie” and I’m not sure that I realized he was George until senior year of high school. Even as a 5th grader, George was a leader, the friendliest and most unfailingly optimistic member of our cellar-dweller YMCA swim team. He constantly provided encouragement and support (and his mom consistently provided snacks), adroitly fulfilling his role as unofficial age-group captain. In high school, George made it his mission to single-handedly increase school spirit through morning announcements and assembly appearances. Not entirely successful, his calls to “kick some suburban ass,” while angering the administration, were immensely popular. It was always clear to everyone that George would run for some kind of office. — Sam Cohen

After years of working with Adil in clubs and on class projects, I truly believe that he is a strong, articulate, social, passionate, committed, and well-spoken leader. As the president of the MSA, Adil worked hard not only to serve the Muslim community on and off campus, but also to build bridges with other organizations on campus. — Suzanne Motwaly, CC’09

Laura Doan is one of the most trustworthy and ‘take-action’ people that I know. As Vice President of the Women’s Club Volleyball Team here at Columbia, of which I am a fellow member and officer, Laura took the initiative to get volleyball officially recognized as a club sport. In addition to that, Laura is extremely organized. She set up a practice coaching schedule and a game sign up schedule that has kept our team running very smoothly. But the best thing about Laura is that she is very humble in regards to all of her ideas and accomplishments. If there is anyone who should be CCSC Vice President of Funding, it is Laura Doan. Her organization skills, her experience, and most importantly, her attitude make her the best candidate for the position. — Nadi Kaonga, CC 2010

As a religion major, I deal mostly with that of the divine. George is an anomaly, in that he is more than your run-of-the-mill deity. His dedication to making Columbia awesome transcends the realm of the super-natural, making even the most skeptical of skeptics believe in a higher being, i.e. him. To conclude, if you don’t vote for George Krebs, not only are you unethical, you’re just plain wrong. — Lauren Olsen