By Katie Hobday
The race for Vice-President Events was probably the least exciting in an election of epic proportions. With only two candidates running, it was also the smallest. “I’m super happy,” said Alex Vyskocil, who won with 2,954 votes. “I have wanted this position since last year, so it’s time.” Vyskocil, currently an Events Commissioner, says he… Continue reading Vyskocil is eventful
By Katie Hobday
The highly coveted position of Students’ Union Vice-President External was decided last week as voting ended and the election frenzy died down. With five hopefuls vying for the position, the results showed a clear victory for Barski’s Cabinet member Mike Bosch. “When it all comes down, students decide who they want to represent and lead… Continue reading Barski’s Cabinet’s Mike Bosch wins VP External
By Emily Senger
When the results for the Students’ Union Vice-President Academic were announced, perhaps the most surprised candidate was the winner herself, Laura Schultz. Schultz’s strong campaign matched with two years previous SU experience as the Communication and Culture representative made her a qualified candidate for Vice-President Academic. But this did nothing to lessen her agitation upon… Continue reading Schultz tearfully takes VP Academic
By James Keller
A MacEwan Student Centre meeting room erupted in cheers Fri., Feb. 13 as Bryan West was named Students’ Union President for the coming year. Chief Returning Officer Shuvaloy Majumdar left the results of the presidential race until last, slowly reading off the names and totals of the bottom four candidates as they scrolled down a… Continue reading West victorious as president
By Natalie Sit
Greg Clayton, a current Events Commissioner, will handle the Students’ Union finances as the newly elected Vice-President Operations and Finances. Clayton is “pumped” to begin his job and start making changes. “It was intense,” said Clayton, who won with 1,478 votes, just before he headed to the Den to celebrate. “I’m glad the independent majority… Continue reading Clayton wins Op-Fi
By Ben Hoffman
Engineers, always eager to show off their different ideas, shed new light on the stale ritual of student election forums last Friday. Election hopefuls ranging from academic commissioner candidates to presidential ones were paraded in front of curious engineers and were on the business end of a water gun at the weekly Piss On Everything… Continue reading ‘Geer forums all wet
By Katie Hobday
[ed: Originally posted 2004-02-10]The three-hour presidential forum was the most interesting election debate in quite some time. Six candidates fielded questions and responded to comments from an impressively large turnout of students. With current Vice-President Events Richard “Krafty” Bergen moderating, presidential hopefuls promoted themselves and their platforms in front of roughly 150 students, the largest… Continue reading There can be only one
By Peter Stein
With the current U-Pass deal set to expire at the end of April, Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston presented a motion to renew the U-Pass for the next three years, into the 2006-07 school year. If the referendum passes, the U-Pass will remain a mandatory fee, increasing by $2 per year from… Continue reading U-Pass up for referendum
Editor, the Gauntlet, I realize slamming the U-Pass is the "in" thing, but has anyone considered the fact that people actually use it? The point everyone seems to be missing is that the U-Pass is, indeed, more than just a free train ride. It’s the only way for a significant number of students to get… Continue reading U-Pass does not anger reader
By Katie Hobday
Nine of the 13 Operations and Finance commission candidates discussed issues and answered questions at their forum Fri., Feb. 6. With current Vice-President External Lauren Batiuk moderating, candidates fielded questions about what they felt were the most important issues and problems pertaining to students, what it means to be an Op-Fi commissioner and how they… Continue reading Op-Fi commission candidates take it to the bank