Jordan Frost, of Kent, has announced his candidacy for president of the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU) for the 2017-18 academic year.

Garrett Kalt will run for vice president on the Frost ticket.

Frost, 22, a senior who is pursuing a degree in history with a minor in political science, serves as ASWSU chief of staff and assistant hall director for Olympia Avenue.

“As president of the student body, it would be my honor to serve and advocate for the needs of all Cougs,” said Frost, a graduate of Kent-Meridian High School, where he also served as ASB president. “ASWSU has to work for all students, and I believe Garrett and I have the experience and connections necessary to expand the reach of ASWSU.”

Kalt, 21, a junior from Fallon, Nev., and a double major in communication and political science, is an All-Campus ASWSU senator and member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

“My desire to lead and serve students in the form of advocacy is why I am seeking an ASWSU executive position,” Kalt said. “ASWSU has been the cornerstone of my involvement. I am thrilled at the opportunity to represent students in this capacity and continue to lead both our organization and university into a positive direction.”

Frost and Kalt’s campaign slogan “Changing the Conversation, acknowledges ASWSU has not been reaching its fullest potential to serve and represent students. There is a disconnect between students and their representatives because often student leaders are wary of addressing uncomfortable issues and challenging the status quo.”

Their campaign platform is composed of four main pillars: community, safety, academics and transparency.

Community is what WSU is known for. Frost and Kalt say every Washington State University student, faculty, staff and alumnus should be proud to be a Coug. Frost and Kalt are dedicated to preserving and strengthening the WSU community by focusing their efforts on student involvement, mentorship, embracing diversity and developing a more green campus.

Safety is a top priority for Frost and Kalt’s campaign. They say ASWSU has a responsibility to ensure all Cougs feel safe. To improve safety on the WSU campus, they are prepared to have open and honest dialogue surrounding mental health, sexual assault and overall campus safety.

Frost and Kalt also plan to develop a new late night ride program, as well as improve campus lighting and transit services.

Academics is what brought every student to WSU. Frost and Kalt want to improve upon our strong academic programs and help students navigate college. They plan to create an interactive four-year plan, make sure all students receive exceptional academic advising, strengthen UCORE, and offer more career development resources for all academic majors.

Transparency is key when representing students. Frost and Kalt understand students spend thousands of dollars to attend WSU, believe it is important to put a name and purpose to every dollar. This means providing transparency on campus finances, ASWSU internal operations, student feedback, and college affordability.

To learn more about Frost and Kalt, and about their platform, visit their website at votefrostkalt.com and follow them on Facebook and Twitter (@votefrostkalt).

Important election dates:

• Pimary election debate: 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21

• Primary election opens: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21

• Primary election closes: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23

• Presidential and vice presidential debate: 5 p.m., Sunday, March 5

• General election voting opens: 12 a.m., Monday, March 6

• General election voting closes: 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 8