Freshmen running for Class Board President made some waves with their responses to the annual Daily Pennsylvanian quiz, designed to familiarize readers with the candidates.
Here's a sampling of what they had to say.
The Daily Pennsylvanian: What are the names of the sophomore, junior and senior class presidents?
Steve Kwizera: I don't know their names, . but I know who they are, and that's what's important.
Maya Tepler: I don't know their names, but I heard the senior class president was on The Colbert Report as "The Sikh Friend."
DP: What is the name of Penn's president? What does she or he do?
Marcus Goodwin: Amy Gutmann, she runs shit.
Bebe Pichvai: She keeps the wheels turning smoothly.
Keith Williams: She makes Penn incredibly awesome.
Lauren Albert: She furthers intellectual development to ensure that we are better than Princeton?
DP: What is the role of the class president?
MT: To turn the class' wildest dreams into reality. If elected, I guarantee there will be penguins running all over campus.
DP: What are some issues on the Undergraduate Assembly's agenda for this year?
MG: No clue.
Sourav Bose: I have not heard much.
MT: Air conditioning in Hill, better food in Commons. . Oh, wait, that's never going to happen.
DP: Why are you most qualified to lead the freshman class? What is on your agenda?
KW: I believe I can bring a new flavor and flare.
SB: Having run a nonprofit for three years, I gained a lot of experience
LA: I'll give our class what they want: . theme parties, . cram sessions, covering for toilet seats.
MG: I want to host a rave at a nightclub in downtown Philly. [Also] an event with a cookout, jousting, sumo-wrestling .
DP: What is your best/favorite campaign strategy?
KW: Being a real person.
SB: Painting my face red and blue.
SK: My favorite strategy was my YouTube videos and my press conference.
DP: Do you want to go into politics professionally?
MT: Well, a woman's place is in the kitchen, so I'll make lasagna and let my husband deal with global issues.
SK: Never. I think politicians talk too much.
DP: What is your favorite thing about Jason Karsh?
KW: He has a charming sense of humor.
LA: I can't even begin to choose.
SB: As we are not Facebook friends, there is nothing I like about Jason Karsh.
MG: Who?
DP: If you could choose anyone in the world to be your first lady/gentleman, who would it be?
BP: Channing Tatum.
SK: Scarlett Johanssen.
LA: George Clooney
MG: Christina Milian. . She's terribly quite attractive.
SB: Angelina Jolie. . Who could resist those lips?
DP: Have you ever peed on Ben Franklin? If not, is that something you aspire to do?
KW: I'm actually more concerned with the Button. That's something I should discuss with my first lady.
MT: No, but I've got four years to try.
SK: I can't pee on him. . He kind of died a while back in the 18th century.
LA: No. It'll be difficult as a girl. Although, it is a difficulty I'm willing to conquer.
