Di Phi hosts last student body president debate of the night

Staff writer Molly Looman live-tweeted the last student body president debate tonight between Maurice Grier and Elizabeth Adkins which was hosted by the Dialectic and Philanthrophic Societies.

Last debate of the night! This one is hosted by Di Phi and will be taking place at the top of New West.

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" We are both equally qualified, just with different things in mind "- Grier

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Adkins says her experience in student government is one of her main qualifications for SBP.

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" The fact that students don't know what student government can do for them is an issue" -Adkins

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Grier says that having Haven be a key part of the first year experience is an important step in combating sexual assault on campus.

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" We have to talk about the heteronormative ideas surrounding sexual assault"- Grier

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Adkins sexual assault plan includes creating a incident reporting website, better lighting on campus, and more trainings.

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" Being a minority woman and a first generation college student, I know what it's like to not have a seat at the table" - Adkins

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Grier says that moving Silent Sam would relieve a certain burden put on students of color.

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" They play a vital role in the Carolina community" - Adkins on GPSF

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Grier says that giving GPSF a voice of their own is important to maintaining a relationship with them.

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Both Grier and Adkins say that they will address building codes and accessibility in older university buildings

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" Quite frankly, they don't wanna hear what you have to say anyway" - Adkins on standing up against Board of Trustees

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Adkins says Greek leaders need to have a seat at the table when discussing campus alcohol policy

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" We don't wanna say you're the only one doing it" - Grier on addressing sexual assault and the Greek community

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Adkins would like to increase efficiency of public transportation and access to child care for student parents.

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Maurice Grier receives the endorsement for Student Body President from Di Phi

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