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DTH to Host Debate for SBP Candidates Tonight

In addition to making opening and closing statements, student body president candidates Jen Daum and Will McKinney will be answering questions presented by DTH editors and later by members of the audience.

"I think the debate provides a unique opportunity for the campus community to really see the differences between the two remaining candidates before they make a final decision about who they are going to vote for on Tuesday," said Katie Hunter, editor of the DTH.

In the Feb. 12 student elections, no candidate garnered the 50 percent of the votes necessary to win. Daum and McKinney received the most votes, outpacing candidates Fred Hashagen, Bennett Mason and Brad Overcash and several write-in candidates.

Hunter said supporters of the losing candidates as well as curious students will benefit from today's debate.

"(The debate is beneficial) both for people who were behind a candidate who didn't make it to the runoff and for the students who might still be undecided about which candidate they want to support," she said.

"I would encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity and come out to make an informed decision about which of the two candidates will more effectively convey the student voice next year."

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