The Student Party released Saturday the names of two Penn State students seeking State College government seats.

Justin Leto (senior-computer engineering) will seek the mayoral position.

Marc Morgan (senior-sociology and administration of justice) will run for a seat on the Borough Council.

During the planned announcement Saturday morning at the borough building, Leto and Morgan focused on a wide range of issues they hope to address if they are elected to their respective positions.

Morgan said he wants to focus on building a diverse community where all students feel safe.

Morgan is an Undergraduate Student Government town senator and a Men Stopping Rape officer. He is a former member of the Penn State football team, but he left the team after two years to pursue his interest in diversity issues.

"I've learned a lot . . . about diversity," Morgan said. "I've learned a lot about sexism, racism, homophobia — things that are rampant on this campus."

Morgan said he wants to work with USG, downtown store managers and residents to build a better community for students and residents. He said these issues can be greatly improved simply by talking.

"Whenever you start communicating with people, you learn so much," Morgan said.

Leto said he is confident that students can solve the problems of the community, such as the recent riots.

"We think students can solve this problem, but we need support from both the students and community," he said.

Leto said as mayor, he would encourage a bigger police presence in the streets of State College in an effort to create positive relationships between the police and students.

"We're moving in opposite directions," Leto said.

Going door-to-door in apartment buildings and asking students how they think the riots could be stopped would make students feel like they are part of the community, Leto said, adding that having officers in plainclothes and limiting the use of pepper spray may also help quell aggression.

". . . (S)pray should not be used on the general public," he said.

Leto said the Student Party also plans to address zoning restrictions for student housing and businesses to help promote economic growth. He said issues such as high rent increases and restrictions on renting to students need to be addressed.

The Student Party will also consider traffic and transportation in State College, Leto said. He said it is important to keep student bus fairs at $1 and to ensure that the Centre Area Transportation Authority has the financial support it needs.

Leto also said it is important to keep the bus station close to campus. Many students don't bring a car to school because they know the bus is an easy way to get home and back, he said.

Both candidates plan to stay in State College to serve their terms if elected. The two join three other Student Party candidates seeking seats. Chris Chambers (sophomore-finance and international business) and Brian Hoskins (junior-political science) are also running for positions on Borough Council. Lauren Applegate (sophomore-film) is running for district justice.