It’s a common misconception that only two people run for president each election year. In reality, more than twenty people are running for president on third-party or no-party tickets, from communist James Harris to anti-Islam pastor Terry Jones to New York performance artist The Naked Cowboy. A handful of third-party workers have garnered a significant percentage of the vote, like Ralph Nader in 2000 or Ross Perot in 1992. There’s likely no such candidate this year, but these five candidates have been getting considerable attention and bringing new perspectives to the table.

Jill Stein – Green Party

The Green Party, a leftist and environmentally-centered party, nominated Massachusetts physician Dr. Jill Stein for president. Stein’s plan for the country, titled the Green New Deal, focuses on creating sustainable infrastructure and regulation, as well as instituting single-payer healthcare.

Funding for her plans would come from a 30% military budget reduction and increased top-earner taxation.

She is on the ballot in enough states to win the presidency, and qualifies for Federal Election Commission campaign funding.

“I think that’s interesting that she would cut military budget,” freshman Nina Zietlow said on Stein’s campaign. “We spend a ridiculous amount on the military.”

Gary Johnson – Libertarian Party

Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson, after failing in his bid for the Republican nomination, turned to the Libertarian Party for his run. His plans include the abolition of the corporate income tax and the Department of Education and a congressional audit of the Federal Reserve. He also supports legalized abortion, gay rights, non-interventionist foreign policy, and the repeal of the PATRIOT act.

He is on the ballot in enough states to win the presidency. He has the highest support of any third party candidate this year, at 5%. His supporters include former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura and junior Sam Forsgren. “Gary Johnson… sounds like he has a good enough moral and ethical perspective,” Forsgren said after observing Johnson’s platform.

Virgil Goode – Constitution Party

Former Virginia Senator Virgil Goode was nominated for president by the Constitution Party. The party is part of the “paleoconservative” movement, which emphasizes national kinship. Goode wants to fix economic problems by balancing the budget immediately and cracking down on illegal immigration. He firmly opposes abortion and gun control. However, he opposes free trade agreements.

He is not on the ballot in enough states to become president, but his high poll numbers in Virginia (9%) could spoil the state for Mitt Romney. Much of the rest of the country is confused about his popularity. “When it’s technically impossible for him to win the presidency, why would people waste their vote?” asked senior Nick Zelle.

Rocky Anderson – Justice Party

Rocky Anderson, former mayor of Salt Lake City, left the Democratic Party last year, believing that it had abandoned its central issues and causes. His popularity allowed him to assemble a whole new party, the Justice Party.

A political rogue, Anderson has spoken out against what he believes are affronts to the constitution, such as the PATRIOT act, NDAA and Guantanamo Bay. He was considered the country’s greenest mayor, and as president, would provide world-class action on climate change. His platform also encompasses single-payer healthcare, marriage equality, the return of the Work Projects Administration, and the repeal of free trade agreements.  “I think he’s got good morals,” freshman Miriam Tibbetts said of Anderson.

Roseanne Barr – Peace and Freedom Party

Comedienne and sitcom star Roseanne Barr made an attempt for the Green Party nomination this year. After losing, she turned to the Peace and Freedom Party, a hippie-based party known for controversial presidential nominees like Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver.

She staunchly supports legalizing marijuana and ending aid to Israel as well as cancelling all current student loan debt. Her economic plans are few, with the exception of a promise to increase top-earner taxes and execute noncompliant bankers.

Some students have responded either badly or laughingly to her campaign. “I don’t think she really knows what she’s doing,” said sophomore Olivia Fitch, amused.