It all started from a conversation in 2019 with Mayor Rex Richardson
Aye Rex, you've really changed the came for North Long Beach. How do I get in your shoes?
Honestly Mike, for me at least, it started by running for ASI president at CSUDH
Fast Forward four years later to 2023
Loud Knocking at room door
What's the word Chi Chi
Hey Stem, I was calling you but you weren't answering
Yeah, I was definitely sleep ngl. What's the deal tho?
Yeah I seen it but Idk if I have the time to actually run.
Did you get the email about the ASI election opening up?
What do you mean you don't have time to run for ASI?!
IDK, between Greek Life, Black Student Union, Black Law Student Association that would be crazy.
No, what is crazy is the fact that we haven't had a black ASI president in 30 years.
Yeah that is crazy. I just don't have the capacity to do it on my own.
Your right. I think I'm just nervous, but i know y'all got me. Lets make history
You're on the E-board of almost every Black student org on campus. You'll definitely have help
Fast Forward one month later to the ASI presidential campaign orientation.
welp that's all the info you need. Good Luck.
Yeah this was a lot of info, but I'm going to win this election.
LET'S MAKE HISTORY!
STEM FOR PRESIDENT!!!!
It's official I'm running for ASI President just like we talked about.
Your future is getting brighter and brighter every time we talk.
Vote me for ASI President.
ASI Presidential Debate
I talked to classes during lectures.
I passed out Mike Ikes in the Library
I even campaigned over social media
@stem4president#LikeMike23
And your next ASI President is...
I got this!
And then election day happened
I ended up losing by a few hundred votes but I was proud of myself nonetheless. I hope this encourages you to run for ASI Government. Thanks for reading.