Tell us about yourself.

Hello, everyone; my name is Jazmin Mason. I hail from sunny Southern California and have lived there my entire life. I am a sophomore at this university, studying Primary Political Sciences while minoring in Business Administration and Legal Studies. I usually work as a Digital Content Specialist at the university's Black Cultural Center when not in class. Additionally, I participate in the University of Oregon Mock Trial Team during my free time.

What are the three key issues that you've noticed on campus that you hope to improve for students as an elected official?
Please list each issue and briefly explain how you hope to improve it. 

There are a plethora of problems on campus that students feel and see every day. I feel deeply about three main ones, especially when running for a senator seat in the Program Finance Commity: the daunting process of budget hearings, lack of communication between faculty and organizations, and lack of representation in our student government. Accessing funds should be manageable. As your student government, we should make it easier and more accessible, primarily when the funds are already distributed. Lack of communication between all parties causes unnecessary barriers and frustrations, causing discouragement. We should help the growth of our organizations in clubs because these groups make this campus special. They give those who feel underrepresented at this institution places to feel involved and represented.

Why are you running?

I am running for office because I am tired of feeling angry without taking action. I have realized that my complaints can only take me so far, and I cannot simply settle for complaining when I could bring about change. I am determined to transform the student body into something students want to engage with. The stigma surrounding this student body is that they are untouchable and unreachable, but that will end with me.