Many Greek students come out to vote, but for the six candidates running for the Undergraduate Student Government presidential positions, being Greek isn't always the key to gaining Greeks' support.

Three of the six candidates for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president are members of Greek organizations.

USG presidential candidate Jim Ryerson is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, 524 Locust Lane. His running mate, Candice Anderson, is a member of Delta Gamma sorority, 10 Shulze. USG vice presidential candidate Chris Groton is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, 417 E. Prospect Avenue.

None of the candidates said they have specifically singled out the Greek community while campaigning, but agreed that being Greek may give them an advantage.

"We've both worked hard in our Greek organizations," Ryerson said, adding that he and Anderson have garnered respect for their work.

But Ryerson and Anderson are running as leaders for all students, Ryerson added.

"We're not the Greek ticket, we're the student ticket," he said.

Groton said being Greek and campaigning with non-Greek running mate Rich Schaffer helps the duo represent more diverse points of view.

Greek candidates often have an advantage because they appeal to a large segment of the student population, Groton said.

Greek students identify with a Greek candidate because they think the candidate can better understand their needs, agreed Panhellenic Council president Becky Friese.

If a candidate appeals to Greek students, they come out in large numbers to support that person, said David Kershner (junior-electrical engineering), a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, 500 S. Allen St.

J.P. Muir and Sue Williams, who won the 1990 USG presidential election, actively went after the Greek vote, said Joe Nagger, president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, 200 E. Beaver Ave.

Greek students often vote in blocks after discussing the issues together and deciding on a candidate, said Katie Workmeister (junior-communication disorders), a member of Kappa Delta sorority, 101 S. Cross. But they don't vote for someone just because they are Greek, she added.

Sometimes being Greek can even hurt a candidate. The candidates could take it for granted that other Greek students will vote for them, Nagger said.

At Sigma Alpha Epsilon, many members have considered supporting Rob Kampia and Beth Schneck, even though neither are Greek, Nagger added.