Lewis hall is a Junior from Quartz Hill, CA. This is his 3rd year at CSUMB and he absoluetly loves it. He loves helping people out, playing sports, and being involved on campus. He was the A.S. Vice President last year and an Orientation Leader. He hopes to give back to the campus this year and make CSUMB better for current and future students.
"Do work" - Rob and BIG

September Reflection

Welcome. My name is Nick McGill and I am the Vice President of Associated Students. I am currently a Senior and studying in the business program concentrating in accounting. I am 22 and am from Bakersfield, Ca. I am passionate about the outdoors, the environment, and playing sports. I am a proud member of the Cal State University Monterey Bay Mens Soccer team. I joined A.S. to increase the student involvement throughout campus. My goal as V.P. is to create a positive change on campus. Please contact me if you are interested in getting involved with A.S. or have ideas to help make our campus a better community for everyone.

September Reflection

My name is Kyle, I'm the Financial Director. As a Business Administrative major, I look to improve our AS program with innovative ideas and how I could encourage change that will make students happier. I'm an ordinary guy, my hobbies are soccer, surfing, wakeboarding, and mountain biking. If you have similar interests give me a ring. I joined AS to actively be involved with changes for our school as it continues to flourish and prosper. My goal is to keep AS headed in a positive direction and allocate funds properly. I grew up in Los Gatos "The Cats" but I went to high school as a "Longhorn" at Leigh High in San Jose (My house is about two blocks away from SJ).

September Reflection

My name is Amia, it is pronounced Uh-mee-uh. I am currently a sophomore at CSUMB and I am delighted to be involved with Associated Students this year. I am from the small town of Gilroy, CA. Yes, that's right, the Garlic Capital of the World! The Monterey Bay is a beautiful area and I feel fortunate to be able to live here while getting my college education. I enjoy going down to the Fisherman's Wharf, downtown Monterey, and Cannery Row; just to name a few of my favorite places around the peninsula. I am a strong believer of earning a college degree. The value of a college education has been instilled in me since birth. The CSUMB vision is one I strive to uphold. I truly enjoy learning and for the most part am very excited to attend class every day. I have decided to take the daunting challenge of majoring in Biology. My future goals are to attend graduate school in the East Coast and study medicine. I would love to live in New York City. But for now my goals include staying focused in my academics and contributing to the success of A.S. I hope as a team we will finally be able to bridge the gap between faculty, students, and A.S. As Chair of the Internal Affairs Committee I hope to resolve problems A.S. may face and create fair solutions as a team. I am excited for this academic school year and hope to achieve unity among the CSUMB community.

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My name is Randy Rigali and I'm from Portland Oregon. I'm currently a junior at Cal State University Monterey Bay studying Human Communication with a concentration in Journalism and Media Studies. I enjoy hanging out at the beach and traveling. I joined A.S. to gain and learn leadership qualities that will help me for the future of my career. I want to make a difference for the school through Public Relations Director getting the students involved and excited about events around campus. A.S. is a place where I can use my creativity and make some changes on this campus.

September Reflection

It was a bleak and gloomy time. The Otter Student Union was on the verge of collapse. Only a handful remained to fight for a cause that our predecessors fought for. The OSU is at a key turning point. The BBC Debt has been repaid, and now we must plan for a future that involves a student union in the schools master plan and vision. Kyle Haggmark is leading this charge, and will stop at nothing to see the dreams realized. The Students Stand United, We Want a Union.

September Reflection

How's it going, my name is Eliseo Diaz or better know as cheeto and I am the 08-09 Associated Students Events WorkGroup Chair. I am a second year student currently majoring in Human communications. My hometown is Dinuba, CA and I enjoy getting involved in school and my community. One of the things that I love about CSUMB is since we are a small school, it grants us the opportunity to make great changes to the university. As Events WorkGroup Chair I plan to host events that not only students but also faculty, staff, and people from our surrounding communities will enjoy. If anyone has any questions about Events WorkGroup feel free to reach me at eliseo_diaz@csumb.edu see you all around. PEACE!

September Reflection

My name is Jennifer Kirkendall and I'm excited to be the Environmental Senator and represent Associated Students for the '08-'09 year. I transferred from Ventura County to CSUMB to major in Marine and Coastal Ecology & along the way I decided to get a minor in math. Since moving to Monterey, I've been active in volunteering with the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and community cleanups. My main goal for the next year is to get students excited about being sustainable and promote these practices through the potential growth of the committee. If you have any ideas or would like to get involved, please feel free to e-mail me on First Class.

September Reflection

My name is Kevin French and I am 20 years old. I'm from a town near San Luis Obispo called Atascadero. I'm a sophomore and a Kinesiology major. I enjoy playing sports and hanging out.

The Multicultural Senator Position is currently vacant, but it will be filled by the Spring 2009 semester.

My name is Joshua Maldonado and I'm a sophomore here at CSUMB. I'm a TAT major with a minor in Health and Wellness. I'm a Resident Advisor and the current Residential Hall Senator for Associated Students. I'm from Southern California and I enjoy a lot of activities including exercising, sports, hanging out with friends, checking out other cities, shopping, and a lot more! I'm a Christian and proud of it, although I'm open to other people's perspectives and views. I enjoy long walks on the beach and candle lit dinners. And of course, how could I be a TAT major without a love for movies!

Hi, my name is Josh and I am your A.S. Technology Senator for the ’08-’09 Academic year. I was born in Ventura, CA and was raised in Visalia, CA for the most part. Last year I ran on a platform gravitating around the following declaration: "I am a stand for a Healthy, Communicative, and Expressive University Lifestyle here at CSUMB”. I am really excited to be a part of A.S. because I enjoy making progress towards my goal of reaching CSUMB’s full potential.

September Reflection

Little bit about myself. Love to go fishing, grew up in Bodega Bay (70miles north of SF on the coast) on the charter boats. Currently I am working on a writing and art major which has definitely influenced what I have been advocating on A.S.
In Associated Students I am your Senator At Large. I represent the students on campus and I am in A.S. to try and make student life better. Currently I attend the Student Fee Administration Committee, where all the fees that you get charged either get approved or denied. I have also been working closely with Josh Reed-Doyle, the Technology Senator on campus, to create a more student friendly internet environment which will hopefully bring awareness to a lot of students.
As a student if you have any concern at all feel free to contact me, I may not be able to directly solve all problems but I can and will put you in contact with the person or resources you do need.

September Reflection

I'm from IL, but I have moved 12+ times. I transferred to CSUMB as a Sophomore in Fall '06. Previously, I attended Arizona State University, where I was involved in Greek Life on campus. I feel that involvement and interaction is a key factor that can make or break a students entire college experience. I am very dedicated to ensure that the students are able to take something with them when they leave this school. That they are able to say that they enjoyed their experience here, and they learned a lot from it.

September Reflection

I am a Sophomore who graduated from Portola High School in 2007. I grew up in the small town of Portola, California, population around 2,400. My graduating class was 54 and I played football, baseball, basketball, and soccer. I am a returning member of the CSUMB Cross-Country team and a member of the Blue Crue. I enjoy running, anything to do with the beach, playing basketball, playing Rock Band, and rockin Building 205.
I enjoy being involved in my school and community. I wanted to be involved in AS because I wanted to make a positive impact on CSUMB. Too often I hear negative comments about our school and I want to stifle those remarks. I want people to take pride in this wonderful school and for more people to be involved in students activities. For those who say there is nothing to do, I want it to be because they choose not to do it.

September Reflection

My name is Christopher Drinnen Isola. I am a Senior at California State University, Monterey Bay, and am majoring in Psychology. I currently am employed by the University Police Department as A Comunity Service Officer, and also by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office as an intern in the Juvenile Probation Department. I am also an Upper-Division Academic Senator with Associated Students. As a sentor, I plan to help students by holding administrative departments responsible for the academic careers of the students who attend CSUMB, and making sure that students are served to the best of their ability.

I am working on a teaching credential in science.
I was one of the original pioneers students that helped to open CSUMB.
I also got to meet President Bill Clinton at opening ceremonies.
I was the first CSUMB student to run Big Sur International Marathon.
I also played a couple years on the club baseball team.
I have lived all over California including Huntington Beach, Isla Vista, Morgan Hill, and Paradise.
I now find myself back at Fort Ord for my second tour of duty as a student at CSUMB.
I look forward to serving you and helping to make our university a better place to receive an education.

As a 4th year student at CSUMB, I am excited to be involved in AS for the third time. After a stint in Barcelona and London, I am thrilled to be back in Monterey. I am an ISSM major combining Global Studies, TAT, and HCOM. As Statewide Affairs Representative I manage the relationship between the University, Chancellor, and all other CSU ASIs. With the current budget outlook, this year will prove to be very exciting. Being able to travel once a month has been a great opportunity for me and all of the officers. This has been a great year so far and I look forward to contiuned fun. Go Otters!

September Reflection

My name is Travis Stenseth, I am a Junior here at CSUMB. I originally came to CSUMB to play on the Men's Soccer Team, and to attend school with my best friend Lewis Hall, A.S. President. After 2 years of playing soccer here I decided I needed a new perspective on life. After quitting soccer I joined a new team. Which is the Associated Students. I'm very Happy to be your Community Affairs Rep and will help you with anything you might need.

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My name is MarieNellie Jocelyn Bautista. Friends call me "Marie." I was born in Manila, Philippines and grew up in Cebu in the Visayan Islands. When I first came to the U. S., I was an international student but before I finished my first BA degree program, I immediately began working for the US Navy. Then, upon leaving the military life, I worked for the Department of Defense and the State Department.

A senior student in Human Communication, I am currently finishing my Peace Studies program. On my free time, I tutor for literacy for the READ Program with Monterey County Libraries and am active with NAPF and NCBI. I love poetry, yoga, meditation, fishing, hiking, languages, a violin playing, the soft gentle touch of the summer rain, accordion sounds in the twilight, the rumble of distant trains, poems about the pale blue sky and rare rainbows in california, the pine trees of monterey, smiles of newborn babies, and baby's breath on my foliage collection.

What interests me about being the AS Community Affairs Representative is the hope that AS will be able to reach out to the majority of the CSUMB student population and be able to design some exciting activities to give our students an identity of their own. Upon listening to the various City Council meetings (Seaside, Marina, and Monterey), I intend to share all important findings that are useful and pertinent toward our goals. To this end, I would like to say "Have a wonderful academic year! Peace!"

I'm Ron, I'm from Oakland. I'm a writer. I write songs, poems, and novels. I joined AS this year because I want to fix the CSUMB AS Elections, and to make sure we never have another year(s), like we have had for the last few years, and to make everything run smoothly. I like getting things done, and after meeting my colleagues last semester, while I was on the Election Committee, I knew that I would have a good time working with them, and I am!

September Reflection