By Kim Stock
Who knows when or why the Senate suddenly became so interesting, but it was enough to get SU star Oliver Ho in the race. Why he wouldn’t run for a more glamorous, better paying position is a mystery, but we shouldn’t fault him for that decision when there’s so much right about him. Experience Though… Continue reading Senate Rep
By Kim Stock
Oliver Bladek, probably the best candidate for the position, made brilliant use of semantics. While he didn’t run for Senate last year, he sat on the Senate as an ex officio member. Technically, according to Bladek, we are re-electing him to another term. This ability to manipulate the English language in such a hard-to-refute way… Continue reading Senate Rep
By Kim Stock
The Senate is essentially a bridge between the campus and the community. It is primarily an advisory and research board, examining various issues both on and off campus. They meet once every month or two and are also responsible for granting honorary degrees. Two students are elected to the Senate every year.
Bryndis Whitson must be frustrated with Nic Porco by now. This year marks the third time the two are running against each other. The frustration for Whitson is that she always seems to be one step behind the SU stalwart-and this year’s BoG race is no different.ExperienceA two-year veteran of the SAA, Whitson is more… Continue reading Board of Governors
For their troubles, the winner of the BoG race will be awarded what we call a “God Pass.” Essentially, this parking permit allows the proud owner to leave his or her vehicle in virtually any lot on campus. A prize by any standard, it’s a very small price to pay for the skills, knowledge and… Continue reading Board of Governors
As the highest governing body at the University of Calgary, the Board of Governors make many significant decisions every year. First and foremost among these is the percentage of tuition increase, but other significant BoG responsibilities include implementation of policies and programs and decisions concerning the acquisition and disposition of university land. The elected student-at-large… Continue reading Board of Governors
Dan Skitch has a rudimentary grasp of the issues and his business sense may advance him in the future but it won’t get him very far as the VPA. Skitch wants to do it all by lowering Den prices to keep people on campus, reducing tuition and lobbying businesses for bursaries and sponsorships. He also… Continue reading VP Academic
Simply put, Darby Semeniuk was the most engaging, most prepared and most impressive of any candidate in any position. He had an enthusiasm that was infectious and a mind-boggling knowledge of the portfolio. Charismatic, confident and qualified, Semeniuk is the clear choice for VPA.ExperienceSemeniuk has only one year of SU experience: this past year as… Continue reading VP Academic
Like the many other qualified and enthusiastic candidates, it is unfortunate when the competition hits a home run. Such is the case for Rosie Nagra. While she is mostly qualified and would make a good VPA, the reality is that Darby Semeniuk is just too good to pass up.ExperienceWhile Nagra has never been an elected… Continue reading VP Academic
By Joan Creaser
And the legacy of Whites continues. Compared to frog-voiced big bro Toby and verbally handicapped Terry, Rob White is articulate, direct and possessed of two fully functioning eyebrows. Like a little Mordred, White spent the last two years learning, biding his time in the shadows until now. Behold-the safest walking White ever to hold office.ExperienceWhite… Continue reading VP Op-Fi