Monday, February 9, 2009
Closing Statements- The End is Nigh.
~pseudomadonna Post #5! Hope you all enjoyed the show! ~
Closing statements:
It's about time this arts-fest comes to a close. Everyone just keeps agreeing with each other. Where is the anger? Where is the controversy?
Martin- solidarity, student voice, etc.
Robert- wants to be critical of the SFUO in a constructive way, thinks everyone here has good ideas- stop being so goddamn friendly you arts kid!
Amy- reiterating what she’s said before- but she has only repeated others’ ideas, so what has she really said? Anti- oppression trainings to represent students fully
Extra! Extra! Seamus Wolfe just walked in the Café. (12:38pm)
Cheevers- talks about general assemblies again, strong and resilient communities of students, less student debt, wants to look after the most disadvantaged (international student rights)
Danika- issues come up during elections from very different point of views, SFUO needs a lot of work in connecting with students, general assemblies will help, task-force on campus racism, thinks there has not been a lot of issues addressed today- hasn’t talked about international students and sustainability- wants to continue the work that she’s already been doing
Mel- wants to address Martin’s comment, does not think you’re either working for the students or the admin, thinks we need a combination relationship and foster a dialogue between the admin and the students, 24hr library time, more quiet study space (props to Café Alt), wants to continue to represent students on the board, tired of personal political agendas being addressed at the board
Scott- alright. Student’s interests are not coming first, he wants to change that. 24 hr library, not losing their scholarships after first year, better admin relationships (sounds like RPG’s platform…..official rep much?), we need to make sure that students don’t go into debt and make sure they have the best places to study, work with administration.
Alright folks, that's all. The pizza is here and there is an angry mad dash to get some free grub.
More people have conveniently showed up- perhaps they could smell the non-vegan pizza!?!
Stay tuned, for the Candidate Pie in the Face event is Tuesday Night at 1848 at 10pm.
Let's smear whipped cream all over everyone's faces!!!! :)
Closing statements:
It's about time this arts-fest comes to a close. Everyone just keeps agreeing with each other. Where is the anger? Where is the controversy?
Martin- solidarity, student voice, etc.
Robert- wants to be critical of the SFUO in a constructive way, thinks everyone here has good ideas- stop being so goddamn friendly you arts kid!
Amy- reiterating what she’s said before- but she has only repeated others’ ideas, so what has she really said? Anti- oppression trainings to represent students fully
Extra! Extra! Seamus Wolfe just walked in the Café. (12:38pm)
Cheevers- talks about general assemblies again, strong and resilient communities of students, less student debt, wants to look after the most disadvantaged (international student rights)
Danika- issues come up during elections from very different point of views, SFUO needs a lot of work in connecting with students, general assemblies will help, task-force on campus racism, thinks there has not been a lot of issues addressed today- hasn’t talked about international students and sustainability- wants to continue the work that she’s already been doing
Mel- wants to address Martin’s comment, does not think you’re either working for the students or the admin, thinks we need a combination relationship and foster a dialogue between the admin and the students, 24hr library time, more quiet study space (props to Café Alt), wants to continue to represent students on the board, tired of personal political agendas being addressed at the board
Scott- alright. Student’s interests are not coming first, he wants to change that. 24 hr library, not losing their scholarships after first year, better admin relationships (sounds like RPG’s platform…..official rep much?), we need to make sure that students don’t go into debt and make sure they have the best places to study, work with administration.
Alright folks, that's all. The pizza is here and there is an angry mad dash to get some free grub.
More people have conveniently showed up- perhaps they could smell the non-vegan pizza!?!
Stay tuned, for the Candidate Pie in the Face event is Tuesday Night at 1848 at 10pm.
Let's smear whipped cream all over everyone's faces!!!! :)
Audience Question Time Extravaganza!
~pseudomadonna Post #4!!~
Questions from the audience:
Ted HO: what is the view of the role of board members outside of the board? Outside of committees?
Amy- important that candidates are very active on the campus, being involved, encourage other students to get involved
Robert- any boa member should involve themselves as a part of campus life, emphasizes communication to make the BOA more visible and accessible to students at large- make the email list more prominent
Martin- a no-brainer question, needs to figure out what bugs students on a day-to-day basis, there is not that channel of communication between students of the board
Scott- repeats the accessibility/accountability statement, thinks it would be fantastic if someone recognized him at an event from being on the board-
Mel- thinks it’s important to go to arts-areas (like café alt) and talk to students, needs to go grass-roots to make it a better board
Danika- ummmmmmmmmmmm…..what was the question again? Talks about student consultations again, agrees with everyone elses statements, talks about clubs (stop being student affairs, you’re in arts now!)
Cheevers- obviously agrees, talks about his platform, his concerns for students need to be echoed in how he acts outside the board, doesn’t want to be insincere- needs to keep consistency
How do you see your relationship with the member associations and the federated bodies? (SAFA, Communications, Arts bitches!)
Robert- absolutely! Recognizes the importance of the federated bodies, didn’t realize that this already happened, thinks it should happen with all the faculties
Martin- thinks it’s necessary to have a working relationship with the federated bodies, sent an email out to member associations asking to meet with them to find out their concerns
Scott- thinks its positive to have a working relationship with student body organizations, thinks its fantastic that 1 board member goes to SAFA board meetings, thinks all BOA reps should go
Mel- extremely important to ensure BOA members are attending BOD meetings, informs student leaders of other goings on of other student leaders- web of communication, a good way to get students excited and involved, wants to continue to sit at both BOA and BOD
Danika- talks about the structure of the federation, loves the structure, wants to keep it this way, wants to participate in arts board meetings
Cheevers- agrees, god is this arts or something? Everyone is agreeing all the time- says its good to ensure the communication, yet has NEVER come to an ARTS BOD meeting (As both arts senator and BOA rep!)
Amy- agrees. Are we surprised? Doesn’t think this should be a replacement for talking with other students at large
Which committees do you see yourself getting involved in?
Martin- interested in campaigns, wants to work on better communication with the federated bodies (the exec is supposed to hold Round Tables to solve this problem….)
Scott- a self-processed policy nerd wants to be on the Policy and Bylaw committee- and also interested in the elections committee
Mel- was on promotions committee this year, but hopes were squashed. The chair always left it to the last minute so it didn’t really happen, wants to rectify this in the coming year
Danika- thinks we should all attend the campaigns committee as it’s open- doesn’t know what other committees, she wants to start some more committees (food services, diversity of the board)
The pizza still isn’t here yet….
Cheevers- talks about his fun role on the Policy and Bylaw committee, cant remember the name of another committee that he’s on but hasn’t covened- wants to look at constituency groups for the board
Amy- also doesn’t have a list of committees to draw from- does this mean that you just don’t know what committees are out there? Says she wants to be on Danika’s diversity committee (it’s not even formed yet)
Robert- interested in human rights, accessibility, doesn’t seem to realize that the campaigns committee is open
Questions from the audience:
Ted HO: what is the view of the role of board members outside of the board? Outside of committees?
Amy- important that candidates are very active on the campus, being involved, encourage other students to get involved
Robert- any boa member should involve themselves as a part of campus life, emphasizes communication to make the BOA more visible and accessible to students at large- make the email list more prominent
Martin- a no-brainer question, needs to figure out what bugs students on a day-to-day basis, there is not that channel of communication between students of the board
Scott- repeats the accessibility/accountability statement, thinks it would be fantastic if someone recognized him at an event from being on the board-
Mel- thinks it’s important to go to arts-areas (like café alt) and talk to students, needs to go grass-roots to make it a better board
Danika- ummmmmmmmmmmm…..what was the question again? Talks about student consultations again, agrees with everyone elses statements, talks about clubs (stop being student affairs, you’re in arts now!)
Cheevers- obviously agrees, talks about his platform, his concerns for students need to be echoed in how he acts outside the board, doesn’t want to be insincere- needs to keep consistency
How do you see your relationship with the member associations and the federated bodies? (SAFA, Communications, Arts bitches!)
Robert- absolutely! Recognizes the importance of the federated bodies, didn’t realize that this already happened, thinks it should happen with all the faculties
Martin- thinks it’s necessary to have a working relationship with the federated bodies, sent an email out to member associations asking to meet with them to find out their concerns
Scott- thinks its positive to have a working relationship with student body organizations, thinks its fantastic that 1 board member goes to SAFA board meetings, thinks all BOA reps should go
Mel- extremely important to ensure BOA members are attending BOD meetings, informs student leaders of other goings on of other student leaders- web of communication, a good way to get students excited and involved, wants to continue to sit at both BOA and BOD
Danika- talks about the structure of the federation, loves the structure, wants to keep it this way, wants to participate in arts board meetings
Cheevers- agrees, god is this arts or something? Everyone is agreeing all the time- says its good to ensure the communication, yet has NEVER come to an ARTS BOD meeting (As both arts senator and BOA rep!)
Amy- agrees. Are we surprised? Doesn’t think this should be a replacement for talking with other students at large
Which committees do you see yourself getting involved in?
Martin- interested in campaigns, wants to work on better communication with the federated bodies (the exec is supposed to hold Round Tables to solve this problem….)
Scott- a self-processed policy nerd wants to be on the Policy and Bylaw committee- and also interested in the elections committee
Mel- was on promotions committee this year, but hopes were squashed. The chair always left it to the last minute so it didn’t really happen, wants to rectify this in the coming year
Danika- thinks we should all attend the campaigns committee as it’s open- doesn’t know what other committees, she wants to start some more committees (food services, diversity of the board)
The pizza still isn’t here yet….
Cheevers- talks about his fun role on the Policy and Bylaw committee, cant remember the name of another committee that he’s on but hasn’t covened- wants to look at constituency groups for the board
Amy- also doesn’t have a list of committees to draw from- does this mean that you just don’t know what committees are out there? Says she wants to be on Danika’s diversity committee (it’s not even formed yet)
Robert- interested in human rights, accessibility, doesn’t seem to realize that the campaigns committee is open
Les Questions du Moderator
~pseudomadonna post #3!~
Recent BOA Meetings have had a focus on issues related to SFUO policy. Do you feel that there should be a more diverse focus taken at the BOA?
Scott- feels that the board is there to debate, we shouldn’t be discussin aboriginal landrights at the board and should leave it for student issues
Mel- diversification in terms of the policies being brought forth and being discussed, the board need to related directly to student issues, need a more functioning board
Danika- interesting, someone who’s been on the board 2 years, disagreements will exists as long as people have differing ideas, board’s role is to take the decisions, thinks sub-committees are the most effective
Cheevers- agrees with Danika, nothing else you can debate at the board aside from policy, motion has to be an amendment, policy change, etc. doesn’t know what else you could change
Amy- echoes Danika and Cheevers’ statements, also sees the board as a place wehre the environemtn should be created to be the most anti-oppressive
Robert- states that everyone agrees, boooooring, asks the question whether the debate is going to be reasonable, needs to be a conduit for students voices
Martin- first year student!!!! Who knew? The boa is not new (like he thinks), the structure is new. Geez. Wants to work to have a functioning boa.
Why does the BOA exist and who does it work for?
Mel- highest governing body within the SFUO, students issues are brought forth, where money is spent, gives a mandate to the executive, there to make decisions on behalf of students- thinks this focus has been lost in the past year
Danika- yeah….direct question…mumble mumble, thinks that the boa has been going in a good direction (YAH, it’s YOUR executive). “the campaigns committee has been a great success, we’ve had 1 meeting…”
Cheevers- students is the only answer. The board works for the students, doesn’t know what else to say
Amy- repeats everyone else’s answer
Robert- created to insert a plurality to the decision making at the SFUO, trying to find new ways to represent students, widen the decision making process
Martin- there’s not really a lot that I can contribute, struggle towards it being as democratic as possible
Scott- “has the plague”… we work for students, actions of the board need to better students lives, we work for students, accountable for students and make sure to hold other student leaders accountable
With the recent disputes between the Senate and certain students, how do you propose to regain the the respect of the Administration?
Danika- the executive is doing a good job- they’ve supported the video-taping policy- “they have an alright relationship with the administration”
Cheevers- talking about relations with the Senate- he is the rogue student senator- talking with GSAED and the SFUO to help the relationship between the Senate and the SFUO
Amy- it has to be said that Francophile students do have a role to play in gaining student power back, thinks that what has happened at recent senate meetings is a good example of how to take student power back, thinks we should encourage students to do more actions like storming the senate
Robert- wants the university to be assisting us, not arbitrating us, realize that we should be moderate, but clever- there is a power difference and we have to realize it to lobby and create a better relationship with the admin.
Martin- between the senate and the SFUO is not something the board can deal with, he’s not going to “cuddle up” with the admin. Talks about history of the 1990’s, stand up for our members and not to act as a mediator to an admin that does not care
Scott- NO, if you fight the admin they’re going to fight back- we need to work with the admin in constructive ways- “not getting in bed with the admin with vested interests”- ???- respect is a two-way street- gives props to Allan Rock whilst other candidates roll their eyes
Mel- echoes Scott’s sentiments, need to establish an open dialogue with the admin, you get what you put in, be open and responsible, respectful, admin has given us a hand out this year and student leaders have slapped that hand
Since the BOA reform we now have representation by population, however the SFUO exec still holds 6 seats (1/5 of the power), should this be changed?
Cheevers- no, it’s good to have a large number of people who are elected from the students at large
Amy- agrees again. Geez girl get your own ideas.
Robert- no, doesn’t think its’ unfair to have the entire executive on the board
Martin- not sure of the question, needs more clarification- thinks it’s something to look into if issues arise from over representation of the exec- have you been to a board meeting?> they vote in a slate every time!!! 1/5 of the power
Scott- the boa exists to hold the exec accountable “sweet jesus”- as he coughs, thinks its’ a two way street, work with them and maintain that connection- thinks they should all be voting members, but will support a student motion (if it came up) to reduce their voting power
Mel- agrees, reiterates that the exec is elected by 30,000 students (well not really as voter turnout is LOW), doesn’t really have a problem with them being there
Danika- mumbling en francais, mumble mumble mumble
Recent BOA Meetings have had a focus on issues related to SFUO policy. Do you feel that there should be a more diverse focus taken at the BOA?
Scott- feels that the board is there to debate, we shouldn’t be discussin aboriginal landrights at the board and should leave it for student issues
Mel- diversification in terms of the policies being brought forth and being discussed, the board need to related directly to student issues, need a more functioning board
Danika- interesting, someone who’s been on the board 2 years, disagreements will exists as long as people have differing ideas, board’s role is to take the decisions, thinks sub-committees are the most effective
Cheevers- agrees with Danika, nothing else you can debate at the board aside from policy, motion has to be an amendment, policy change, etc. doesn’t know what else you could change
Amy- echoes Danika and Cheevers’ statements, also sees the board as a place wehre the environemtn should be created to be the most anti-oppressive
Robert- states that everyone agrees, boooooring, asks the question whether the debate is going to be reasonable, needs to be a conduit for students voices
Martin- first year student!!!! Who knew? The boa is not new (like he thinks), the structure is new. Geez. Wants to work to have a functioning boa.
Why does the BOA exist and who does it work for?
Mel- highest governing body within the SFUO, students issues are brought forth, where money is spent, gives a mandate to the executive, there to make decisions on behalf of students- thinks this focus has been lost in the past year
Danika- yeah….direct question…mumble mumble, thinks that the boa has been going in a good direction (YAH, it’s YOUR executive). “the campaigns committee has been a great success, we’ve had 1 meeting…”
Cheevers- students is the only answer. The board works for the students, doesn’t know what else to say
Amy- repeats everyone else’s answer
Robert- created to insert a plurality to the decision making at the SFUO, trying to find new ways to represent students, widen the decision making process
Martin- there’s not really a lot that I can contribute, struggle towards it being as democratic as possible
Scott- “has the plague”… we work for students, actions of the board need to better students lives, we work for students, accountable for students and make sure to hold other student leaders accountable
With the recent disputes between the Senate and certain students, how do you propose to regain the the respect of the Administration?
Danika- the executive is doing a good job- they’ve supported the video-taping policy- “they have an alright relationship with the administration”
Cheevers- talking about relations with the Senate- he is the rogue student senator- talking with GSAED and the SFUO to help the relationship between the Senate and the SFUO
Amy- it has to be said that Francophile students do have a role to play in gaining student power back, thinks that what has happened at recent senate meetings is a good example of how to take student power back, thinks we should encourage students to do more actions like storming the senate
Robert- wants the university to be assisting us, not arbitrating us, realize that we should be moderate, but clever- there is a power difference and we have to realize it to lobby and create a better relationship with the admin.
Martin- between the senate and the SFUO is not something the board can deal with, he’s not going to “cuddle up” with the admin. Talks about history of the 1990’s, stand up for our members and not to act as a mediator to an admin that does not care
Scott- NO, if you fight the admin they’re going to fight back- we need to work with the admin in constructive ways- “not getting in bed with the admin with vested interests”- ???- respect is a two-way street- gives props to Allan Rock whilst other candidates roll their eyes
Mel- echoes Scott’s sentiments, need to establish an open dialogue with the admin, you get what you put in, be open and responsible, respectful, admin has given us a hand out this year and student leaders have slapped that hand
Since the BOA reform we now have representation by population, however the SFUO exec still holds 6 seats (1/5 of the power), should this be changed?
Cheevers- no, it’s good to have a large number of people who are elected from the students at large
Amy- agrees again. Geez girl get your own ideas.
Robert- no, doesn’t think its’ unfair to have the entire executive on the board
Martin- not sure of the question, needs more clarification- thinks it’s something to look into if issues arise from over representation of the exec- have you been to a board meeting?> they vote in a slate every time!!! 1/5 of the power
Scott- the boa exists to hold the exec accountable “sweet jesus”- as he coughs, thinks its’ a two way street, work with them and maintain that connection- thinks they should all be voting members, but will support a student motion (if it came up) to reduce their voting power
Mel- agrees, reiterates that the exec is elected by 30,000 students (well not really as voter turnout is LOW), doesn’t really have a problem with them being there
Danika- mumbling en francais, mumble mumble mumble
Where is the pizza?
~pseudomadonna post #2!~
11:27am- Opening statements over and all the candidates rush off to do a class presentation.
Pizza has been ordered. Mmmmmm.
While the candidates are class-presenting there are many confused café patrons hoping to sit in the empty seats reserved for the info session. Everyone seems to be in a daze. Again, it’s probably because of the season- midterm season that is…
Amy Hammett- arrives back first, then asks the moderator if she has time to go for a smoke- I guess she won’t be voting for a smoke-free campus.
Mel Book and Scott Bedard arrive back next and promptly take their seats. They inform the audience that they did not do a giant all encompassing class presentation.
Danika is the next back (11:38), she was happy that there were no other candidates there- afraid of competition are we???
Mel Book is muttering something about “buns of steel” when referring to all of the stairs in Simard.
Cheevers is the only one not back yet…(11:41am)- how long does it take to do a class presentation?
He finally returns (making excuses) at 11:44am. Man, I hope the pizza gets here soon.
The good news is that there is somewhat of an audience now, although it appears to be primarily the arts executive.
11:27am- Opening statements over and all the candidates rush off to do a class presentation.
Pizza has been ordered. Mmmmmm.
While the candidates are class-presenting there are many confused café patrons hoping to sit in the empty seats reserved for the info session. Everyone seems to be in a daze. Again, it’s probably because of the season- midterm season that is…
Amy Hammett- arrives back first, then asks the moderator if she has time to go for a smoke- I guess she won’t be voting for a smoke-free campus.
Mel Book and Scott Bedard arrive back next and promptly take their seats. They inform the audience that they did not do a giant all encompassing class presentation.
Danika is the next back (11:38), she was happy that there were no other candidates there- afraid of competition are we???
Mel Book is muttering something about “buns of steel” when referring to all of the stairs in Simard.
Cheevers is the only one not back yet…(11:41am)- how long does it take to do a class presentation?
He finally returns (making excuses) at 11:44am. Man, I hope the pizza gets here soon.
The good news is that there is somewhat of an audience now, although it appears to be primarily the arts executive.
ARTS BOA/Senate Information Session
~ GUEST BLOGGER TODAY!! None of us could make it to the Arts BOA Candidate Debate and Info Session/Meet and Greet, so we sent in a capable emissary. Let's call her 'pseudomadonna'. Don't worry. She's proxy-licious. Be back soon! <3 cartoonmadonna ~
There are a total of 3 people watching the beginning of the info session.
The candidates look a little disappointed that no one is here to see them.
The rest of Café Alt is filled with avid studiers, perhaps no one is interested because elections take place during midterm season?!
11:16am- the candidates are discussing breaking at 11:30 to do a classroom presentation- they decide that they all want to go to a call together and present themselves as THE ARTS CANDIDATES
There are 8 candidates on the elections website, but only 7 showed up for the info session.
Dominique Blouin where are youuuuuuuuu?
Alright, Opening Statements:
Scott Bedard- BOA candidate- “students interest must come foremost”, going to be a moderately responsible voice (spoken like a true liberal).
Mel Book- BOA candidate (reelection)- boa has great power to ensure that student’s interests are met- wants to make a board dedicated to the betterment of everyday student issues, there are 3 major things she wants to work on- making agendas more readily available prior to meetings, improve quiet study space (24hr library time), keep on bringing motions to the board after consultations with students
Danika Brisson- BOA candidate- outgoing-vp student affairs for sfuo- wants to apply her experience (although has only ever voted in the exec-slate on the board to date), interested in environmental issues, food services, representation, talking about the anti-racism taskforce, anti-oppression training, sustainable development, she is talking like she is vp student affairs, not a regular arts student running for board rep.
Michael Cheevers- BOA candidate (reelection)- gives a bit of a history about the BOA whilst wearing his version of the Seamus-solidarity suit, wants to introduce general assemblies once per semester for the SFUO students (sounds like Francois’ platform from last year), international students need to be a priority at the SFUO in terms of campaigns (says the campaigns coordinator)
Amy Hammett- BOA- anti-oppression, mandatory training for future boa members (doesn’t that already happen?>), student power, nominations rights, direct campaigns to overrule administrative power, focus on split fees and late fees, wants to improve the environment of the campus
Robert Prazares- BOA- several concerns, storkes his beard, concern between the student body and the SFUO, does a shout out to Cheevers, talking about his own voice/average voice…blah blah blah, people tend to get carried away and take their jobs too seriously. Moves his hand in the OBama style. Wants to find out what other people think and brings up communication between students and SFUO, thinks CFS campaign was good
Martin Schoots-McAlpine- BOA- lack of actually going to students and finding out what they want, cafeteria food, lack of electrical outlets, 24hr library, overpriced rez rent, talking about student union who is not afraid to stand up to the administration
There are a total of 3 people watching the beginning of the info session.
The candidates look a little disappointed that no one is here to see them.
The rest of Café Alt is filled with avid studiers, perhaps no one is interested because elections take place during midterm season?!
11:16am- the candidates are discussing breaking at 11:30 to do a classroom presentation- they decide that they all want to go to a call together and present themselves as THE ARTS CANDIDATES
There are 8 candidates on the elections website, but only 7 showed up for the info session.
Dominique Blouin where are youuuuuuuuu?
Alright, Opening Statements:
Scott Bedard- BOA candidate- “students interest must come foremost”, going to be a moderately responsible voice (spoken like a true liberal).
Mel Book- BOA candidate (reelection)- boa has great power to ensure that student’s interests are met- wants to make a board dedicated to the betterment of everyday student issues, there are 3 major things she wants to work on- making agendas more readily available prior to meetings, improve quiet study space (24hr library time), keep on bringing motions to the board after consultations with students
Danika Brisson- BOA candidate- outgoing-vp student affairs for sfuo- wants to apply her experience (although has only ever voted in the exec-slate on the board to date), interested in environmental issues, food services, representation, talking about the anti-racism taskforce, anti-oppression training, sustainable development, she is talking like she is vp student affairs, not a regular arts student running for board rep.
Michael Cheevers- BOA candidate (reelection)- gives a bit of a history about the BOA whilst wearing his version of the Seamus-solidarity suit, wants to introduce general assemblies once per semester for the SFUO students (sounds like Francois’ platform from last year), international students need to be a priority at the SFUO in terms of campaigns (says the campaigns coordinator)
Amy Hammett- BOA- anti-oppression, mandatory training for future boa members (doesn’t that already happen?>), student power, nominations rights, direct campaigns to overrule administrative power, focus on split fees and late fees, wants to improve the environment of the campus
Robert Prazares- BOA- several concerns, storkes his beard, concern between the student body and the SFUO, does a shout out to Cheevers, talking about his own voice/average voice…blah blah blah, people tend to get carried away and take their jobs too seriously. Moves his hand in the OBama style. Wants to find out what other people think and brings up communication between students and SFUO, thinks CFS campaign was good
Martin Schoots-McAlpine- BOA- lack of actually going to students and finding out what they want, cafeteria food, lack of electrical outlets, 24hr library, overpriced rez rent, talking about student union who is not afraid to stand up to the administration
Gooooooood Morning uOttawa
And thus begins the last push on the campaigns, and on this fine Monday I am being treated to my first candidate presentation of this year's elections. I realize that the candidates were given a list of classes, but it does seem odd that even if this class isn't listed, a proactive candidate would be in UCU AUD for all classes, as they are guaranteed large, though maybe not necessarily 200+.
Maureen showed up for a quick presentation, and the reception was overall unenthused. Was it the fact that it was an 8:30 class on a Monday morning? Are first-year students fully disinterested in the elections? Are they over-presented to?
Probably.
This is voter apathy before the numbers come in. I hope that the enticement of online voting will help, but if this sample is any indication of the greater demographic of the school, maybe even catering to the laziest of sit-in-front-of-the-computer-for-hours-on-end students is not the solution.
Maureen showed up for a quick presentation, and the reception was overall unenthused. Was it the fact that it was an 8:30 class on a Monday morning? Are first-year students fully disinterested in the elections? Are they over-presented to?
Probably.
This is voter apathy before the numbers come in. I hope that the enticement of online voting will help, but if this sample is any indication of the greater demographic of the school, maybe even catering to the laziest of sit-in-front-of-the-computer-for-hours-on-end students is not the solution.
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