Running under the banner of “I like indie rock too!” is VP events hopeful Eric Jablonski. Jablonski is the natural successor to Alex Vyskocil to continue the VP events current focus on concerts and art, and his platform focuses mostly on keeping the good times rolling and improving events such as That Empty Space and… Continue reading VP Events: Eric Jablonski
Month: February 2006
VP Events: Beamer Comfort
Running for vice-president events is newcomer to SU politics, Beamer Comfort. While Comfort is new to the SU, he is no stranger on campus; this year marks his fifth as a Dino athlete, where he is currently serving as the wrestling team captain. Although some would argue his inexperience would be a major hindrance to… Continue reading VP Events: Beamer Comfort
VP Academic: Shannon O’Connor
Shannon O’Connor is ready to enter her second year as an SU representative in the position of VP academic without ever having won an SU election. Even though O’Connor was acclaimed academic commissioner last year, and acclaimed again this year, students could not ask for a student better suited to move into the position of… Continue reading VP Academic: Shannon O’Connor
VP External: Michael Soron
Without a doubt, Michael Soron possesses the qualifications necessary to take on the VP external position. He had a chance this year to get some first-hand lobbying experience on a recent trip to Ottawa as an external commissioner. This background should help him execute his comprehensive platform, which focuses on getting the provincial government to… Continue reading VP External: Michael Soron
VP External: Julie Labonte
In her platform, Julie Labonte promotes a more affordable, genuinely accessible university education, looking to capitalize on lobbying efforts with the minority federal government and the provincial government. She sincerely wants to use the VP external position to be an effective lobbyist and advocate for undergraduate students.Intolerant of infighting, Labonte sets herself apart with her… Continue reading VP External: Julie Labonte
President: Emily Wyatt
Emily Wyatt knows what’s going on. With a year of external commissioner experience and as current president of the Resident Students’ Association, Wyatt is aware of how the university works and how to best get things done. Wyatt admits she isn’t a political schmoozer; she isn’t concerned with padding her resume or making political connections.… Continue reading President: Emily Wyatt
President: Andrew Lahey
Lahey provides students with another strong candidate for SU president. As an operations and finance commissioner, he’s learned how the business side of the SU works, and as an SU representative on various committees, he’s gained knowledge of operations outside his commission. Lahey’s education in Haskayne means his platform has a distinct business feel to… Continue reading President: Andrew Lahey
President: Mark Armstrong
Each year there is at least one disenfranchised candidate who runs for SU president because he or she is pissed off at the way the university is run, and desperately wants to do something to make things better. Mark Armstrong is that candidate. After transferring from Mount Royal College, Armstrong said he feels the U… Continue reading President: Mark Armstrong
The Panel
Emily SengerNews Assistant, Supplement Editor As news assistant, Emily has covered more SU articles in her three years than she cares to remember. Ændrew Rininsland News Writer As a new volunteer this year, Ændrew provides a slightly less cynical, unbiased viewpoint. Dale MillerEditor-in-Chief Dale has been at the U of C for six years… that’s… Continue reading The Panel
The Process
Each candidate was invited into the room and seated in front of our editorial panel. They were told that they would have two minutes of free speech time to introduce themselves and state why they are running for the position and why students should vote for them.This was followed by a structured question period where… Continue reading The Process