“We think it’s important that if we don’t believe a candidate should receive our endorsement, then they don’t receive our endorsement,” said Tony Liu, president of the Young Democrats.
All four candidates emphasized the need to promote unity in the student body.
During the debate, Houston Summers noted his involvement with the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
“I used this opportunity to really, I guess, cut off issues that were festering at Carolina,” he said. “A lot of siloing, a lot of miscommunication, a lack of communication.”
David Marsh discussed making UNC safer and more inclusive by strengthening the sexual assault policy and raising mental health awareness.
“My goal is to make Carolina a place where everyone has an equal educational opportunity, whether that be no matter what background you’re from or what walk of life you come from,” he said.
Tyler Jacon, another candidate, acknowledged the different values of student organizations on campus. While he praised this diversity, he said his platform is about middle-of-the-road solutions that will bring the student body together.
“It’s the people’s college, and affordability, accessibility and diversity are still valued,” he said. “I see that we’re divided more so than ever.”
