By Natalie Sit
One hundred students listened to Students’ Union presidential candidates speak about their plans for the future on Mon., Feb. 10. All candidates had ambitious goals, but apathy got universal attention from the field.“There’s more than 30,000 students on campus, only a select few end up caring,” said Kyle Gould. “I’m that person who’s going to… Continue reading Presidential forum
On Wed., Feb. 5, SU vice-president external candidates Lauren Batiuk and Kari Doig participated in a candidate forum. When asked about the three most important issues in the external portfolio, Batiuk mentioned tuition, student loan allowances, and parental contributions in student loans.Doig also thought that tuition was an important issue. “Differential tuition will increase students’… Continue reading VP external forum
By Вen Li
Many tragedies have been built around dysfunctional families fighting over who should be the new leader. Should it be the brother returning from abroad, the financially-adept sister, or the intelligent but ugly step-child? Such is the question with this year’s SU General Election as three internal candidates campaigned for the VP operations and finance position… Continue reading VP Op-Fi forum
By Nicole Kobie
It’s encouraging that the SU VP events forum was entertaining and well-attended–hopefully it proves prophetic for that portfolio next year. Last Thu., Feb. 6, two of the three would-be VPs–Lawrence Bailey and Richard “Krafty” Bergen–spent an hour answering questions from current SU VP Events Irene Enyedy and numerous audience members. Third candidate Anant Patel missed… Continue reading VP events forum
By Вen Li
Without much fanfare, Students’ Union Academic Commissioner and fourth-year Political Science student Jayna Gilchrist became the new Vice-President Academic. The Students’ Academic Assembly–empowered last week by the Student’s Legislative Council to fill the vacancy left by former VP Academic Rosie Nagra–voted 12-0 in favor of electing Gilchrist, the only candidate, on Mon., Jan. 20. Gilchrist… Continue reading New VP Academic
By Вen Li
Questions regarding Students’ Union Events Commissioner Anant Patel’s behavior surfaced again this week as SLC members privately complained about his professional behavior. Patel was observed resting through a presentation by Safewalk coordinators during the Jan. 21 Students’ Legislative Council meeting.In December, SU Commissioner Shawna Little voiced concerns about Patel’s behavior in council by bringing attention… Continue reading SLC member’s conduct questioned
By Nicole Kobie
“We’ve misplaced our VP Academic,” proclaimed Students’ Union President Matt Stambaugh at the last Students’ Legislative Council meeting, on Tue., Jan 14. Rosie Nagra isn’t exactly lost, though, just lost to the SU. On Fri., Jan. 10, Nagra submitted her letter of resignation to Stambaugh, ending her term as VP Academic four months early. Though… Continue reading Nagra resigns, seeks career in dentistry
By Eric Fung
It’s that time again. The Students’ Union is looking for nominations to fill its five full-time and 32 part-time elected positions for the upcoming year.“It’s the ultimate altruistic dream,” said SU President Matt Stambaugh. “The Students’ Union is the direct mechanism by which students can effect change, because we are a main communication body with… Continue reading Politicians wanted
By Вen Li
A motion to add a referendum question to increase the Students’ Union Health Plan fee to the next general election ballot passed first reading at the Tue., Nov. 19. Students’ Legislate Council meeting. If passed by undergraduate students in 2003, the price for the Health Plan will increase by $7.50 to $59.00 per session for… Continue reading SU considers Health Plan fee increase
By Вen Li
Students may get to double their support for the refugee student program in the next SU general election. The Students’ Legislative Council passed the first reading of a resolution to include the referendum question which will ask part- and full-time students for $0.50 more per session.SU Vice-President Operations and Finance Robbie White brought the motion… Continue reading Refugee student program