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Papailiou, Yours Truly Apply for Senate Seats

ASUO Exec Sam Dotters-Katz has appointed former Senate President Athan Papailiou to the seat recently vacated by Kate Jones. Papailiou is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and a friend of the Commentator. He was elected on the Campaign for Change slate and served as Senate President for most of last year.

Also, after consulting with my Senate Exploratory Committee, I have applied for the vacant journalism seat on Senate. Both of our confirmation hearings will be on Wednesday and will be hilarious. For example, here is the cover letter I sent along with my application:

Dear Associated Students of the University of Oregon;

I am writing to apply for ASUO Senate Seat 19: Journalism. I am a journalism major and nominally more intelligent than a trained circus bear, which, from what I’ve seen, qualifies me for the position.

I am interested in the position because the chairs in the ASUO Boardroom look really, really comfortable. Sometimes there are also snacks for ASUO Senators. I am so down for that. I wish to become a part of the ASUO nobility and trod the lowly plebs beneath my gilded feet.

I’m a firm believer in strong, autocratic government. My biggest influences in this regard are, in ascending order: Teddy Roosevelt, Ghengis Khan and Conan (the barbarian). Enclosed is my application, my resume and a picture of me shaking hands with President Frohnmayer. (He’s my bro.) I look forward to hearing your response. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Carl Ciaramella

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  5. Betz says:

    ‘Atta kid.

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  7. Billy snatch says:

    Somebody call me a whambulance

  8. nike urbanism duk says:

    Change the slogan to “campaign for changing….the ASUO diapers” please.

  9. Jackson says:

    I am certain Papailiou was elected a year before he co-piloted the Campaign for Change with Sara Hamilton. This year, once confirmed, will be Papailiou’s 4th on the Senate.

  10. thunderlove says:

    See you on deck senator

  11. Kai Davis says:

    Awesome. I’d be surprised if you didn’t get the seat, CJ.

  12. Vincent says:

    I think you’ve got a good shot.

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