My name is Apsana Rai and I am excited to be running as your Class President! A little about me: I’ve been here for almost all my life! I moved to Baltimore MD when I was 3 years old from my home country Nepal so I am a Baltimore Native! I am currently a Bio-psychology major on a Pre-Med track. I love meeting new people, listening to music, and exploring new places and experiences. I am someone who values a sense of belonging, community and connections very deeply. As we continue our journey here at Loyola, one of my biggest goals is to make sure our class stays connected. I can understand that transitioning into college may feel daunting but I want to be that bridge to help create an environment where everyone feels like they belong and feels comfortable meeting new people and making new connections. When elected, I would love to organize interactive class events and social gatherings creating more opportunities for us to connect on a deeper level. Whether you’re shy or very outgoing or somewhere in between I want everyone to feel like they have a place in our community. My goal for Class of 2030 is for everyone to be seen, heard, included, and connected. Imagine our class being the first class ever to be able to recognize each and everyone and know them! I truly believe this will happen. Thank you for taking the time to read my statement and giving me the opportunity to run! As President Sawyer would say, God Bless and Go Hounds!
My name is Van Topjian, an Armenian-American student from the Eastern Shore of Maryland (by way of growing up on a boat and visiting over 25 countries). I’m running for Freshman Class President to bring a real, honest voice to the Class of 2030. I’m not here to deliver boring, empty speeches. My platform focuses entirely on the daily hassles and missing perks that affect freshman life: Better Baltimore Shuttles: Working to expand weekend shuttle routes into the city so we can hit up free events or local games without spending half our money on Ubers. Actual Fun Events: Lobbying for fun freshman events like a massive Quad Movie Night for halloween with a scary movie chosen by poll of course. Another idea, of mine a "Reverse Trick-or-Treat" where our squad hits the dorm halls during Halloween week to hand out midterm study candy. Boulder Line Fixes: Pushing for practical solutions so we aren't standing in line all the way down the stairs just to grab lunch. Extended Iggy's Hours: Advocating for later Iggy's hours for night owls, post-study snacks, and late hangs. Upgraded Laundry and A/C: Pressing maintenance to finally address the dryers that take multiple cycles to dry a single load. I’m not doing this to build a resumé. I’m doing it to fix what actually bugs us. Waiting in the Boulder line takes forever, but voting for me takes two seconds. Sincerely, Van Topjian Candidate for Freshman Class President
My name is Nick Yates and I am a Psychology major originally from Prince George’s County, Maryland. I plan on being involved in BSA, the fashion show, Psychology Club, Campus Content Creators, CCSJ, and of course, the Student Government Association. I made the executive decision to run for SGA President this year so I could get to know more people and be a familiar face on campus. Nothing makes me more comfortable than knowing people can trust me and speak to me about their problems and concerns. If I were elected to be the Class of 2030’s Class President, my goals consist of the baseline and more. I will ensure a more inclusive and social environment, everyone on campus will feel welcomed and involved. Nothing should make students have second thoughts when thinking about joining a group or activity they were once involved in. We can also be proactive about this, with essential service days to get to know others while finding light in service, students will connect with each other and grow. The goal this year should be settling in, finding your people, and knowing one another over all. Thank you and vote for Nick Yates for Class of 2030 SGA President!
My name is Kingston, but growing up my nickname was “the mayor.” I think that nickname says a lot about who I am. Throughout my years in school, sports, church, and work, I have always enjoyed bringing people together and being someone others can count on. My experiences have taught me that creating a strong community takes teamwork, communication, and paying attention to the small things. Through my work in construction, I learned that even the biggest problems can come from one small detail being overlooked. That lesson has stuck with me. I believe being a leader means listening to people, noticing what others might miss, and finding ways to make things better. My time working at a juice bar on a college campus also gave me a unique perspective. I was able to interact with college students every day and learn more about what makes a college community feel welcoming and connected before I became a college student myself. Through church, I have also used my communication and multimedia skills to help bring people together and promote events and activities. If given the opportunity to serve in SGA, I want to be someone who listens. Every student has a voice, and every voice has something valuable to add. I want to help build a stronger connection between students and administration while making sure students feel heard. I may have started out as “the mayor,” but now I want to be a builder of an even better community for my fellow Hounds.
My name is Bella, and I’m running for President because I want to help make Loyola a place where students feel supported, heard, and comfortable asking for help. Through high school, I spent a lot of time with my school’s SGA as Vice President advocating for mental health. There, I saw firsthand how much of a difference it can make when students know that someone is willing to listen and take their concerns seriously. That experience is a major reason why I want to continue that work in college. If elected, my main goal would be to make student mental health a more visibly consistent priority on campus. I want to work toward making mental health resources easier to find and understand, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and creating opportunities for students to connect with each other and available support. I also want to ensure that our student government is a place where students can bring concerns that might otherwise go unheard. I’m running not because I have all the answers, but because I am willing to listen, speak up, and work with other students to make meaningful changes. College is a huge transition, and I want every student to feel like they have a community behind them for support. As your President, I hope to use my experience and passion for mental health to make Loyola a more supportive and connected community for everyone.
My name is Xavier Minor and I am running to be YOUR class president. Under my platform, M.A.J.O.R, I’ll be aiming to implement Mindfulness, Advocacy, Justice, Opportunities, and Representation into my presidency. Mindfulness, meaning a push for class-wide awareness of the mental health resources on campus and organizing regular wellness events. Advocacy, meaning encouragement to the entire class to attend executive board meetings to raise concerns directly, a Google Form for if you choose to speak your voice anonymously, and acting as a direct liaison between the class and our faculty/admin. Justice, meaning a push for transparent, fair processes around class funding, elections, and decision-making, working alongside the DEIJ committee of SGA as well as other groups like ACA, BSA, etc., and supporting initiatives that address specific inequities on campus. Opportunities, meaning increasing the number and variety of social events for different interests, ensuring all students can feel included. Finally, Representation, meaning making sure class leadership reflects the wants, needs, and actual diversity of the class, actively reaching out to quieter and less involved members of the class, and regularly checking in with different groups of freshmen and clubs so as to understand the fullest range of concerns. If all of this sounds like something you want to be a part of YOUR freshman year, vote Xavier Minor for Class of 2030 President for a MAJOR change.
My name is Zach Frattali, and I’m thrilled to be running for Freshman Class President of Loyola University Maryland. My priorities are simple. I want to make campus cleaner, improve our dining experience, and address concerns that students have raised about the shuttle system, dietary accessibility, and the availability of women's care products around campus. Since arriving at Loyola, I’ve heard countless positive things about our school, along with reasonable complaints and ideas for improvement from my fellow freshmen. My goal is to bring those ideas together and work toward a better Loyola Maryland, not just for freshman, but for all students. In high school, I was a varsity wrestler for three years with no prior experience. I'm used to being an underdog and getting back up even after a loss. If I am elected by my freshman peers, I pledge to make persistent efforts towards the change that my class desires, no matter the setbacks that we face. Vote for me once, and I'll vote for freshman until the last minute of my term.
