Quillen says the council's level of activism isalso something that should be dictated by thestudent body.

"If the students want to speak out on apolitical issue, they should. If the students wantmore campus issues [addressed], the U.C. should dothat. I think the U.C. can do both [studentservices and activism]," he says.

Quillen is one of four presidential candidateswithout a vice presidential running mate. He sayshe chose to run independently in order to bringdifferent perspectives and ideas to the counciladministration.

"I thought it would be better if the vicepresident wasn't just a rubber stamp to thepresident...the VP should act as a check," hesays.

Although he faces more seasoned opponents,Quillen says he thinks his chances for victory are"decent."

"I think a lot of the opponents are promisingstuff they know they can't deliver," he says. "Alot of them are talking about major academicreforms. I don't know the last time the U.C. got aminor academic reform passed, much less a majorone."

Quillen says he hopes that his unique style ofcampaigning will raise voter turnout and will "getstudents interested in what the U.C. is doingagain."

Quillen says he will continue his "scream"theme and will wear his costume to the candidates'debate, scheduled to be held at the Institute ofPolitics Wednesday.

"I do think people are taking me seriously," hesays