The end of the year is nearing and that means Student Council elections have come to pass! Here are the results for next year\u2019s executive cabinet: <\/p>\n
President-Elect: Heidi Dong (’16)
\nVice President-Elect: Benjamin Cooper (’16)
\nCAB Director-Elect: Paul Nebres (’16)
\nTreasurer-Elect: Gloria Choi (’16)
\nSenior at Large-Elect: Franklin Ye (’16)
\nJunior at Large-Elect: Madison Dong (’17)<\/p>\n
These results mean a few different things for campus. Each of the candidates outlined certain goals into their speech. Following is an analysis of each of the candidates\u2019 speeches: <\/p>\n
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\nHeidi\u2019s speech focused on rallying the student body. She focused on existing structures and initiatives, encouraging students to use StudCo\u2019s submission boxes and speak to representatives. She also stressed that she was ready to take on the work and that she was \u201cnot a visionary,\u201d merely a dedicated person ready to give her all. <\/p>\n
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\nBen\u2019s speech was very informative. He ran unopposed, so his speech tried to rally around his goals. He focused on setting up more pathways between students and the academics on campus he also focused on expanding and reforming clubs position on StudCo and on campus. <\/p>\n
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\nThis speech was surprising! Paul\u2019s speech was expected to be lighthearted since his posters were very simply designed and he has a history of being CAB\u2019s token \u201ccutie.\u201d There was even a rumor of his speech being a rap. That said, he cleaned up, put on a suit, and outlined very serious methods of streamlining and optimizing CAB meeting efficacy and efficiency. <\/p>\n
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\nGloria took a note from past StudCo members and called the organization her \u201cboyfriend\u201d before outlining ideas for both increasing communication for chartered clubs fundraising and student evening checks in the Main Building. <\/p>\n
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\nAside from certain muttered swears, Franklin\u2019s speech was framed around his personal inspirations: Bill Nye (The Science Guy) and Kyle Thomas (current CD of 04). He advocated for a general policy shift in StudCo of preemptive action against problems on campus, citing the Res Life after-check-programming-ban as an avoidable conflict. <\/p>\n
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\nThe rising Junior-At-Large centered her speech on her personal journey and previous failed attempts at joining StudCo\u2019s cabinet\u2014as well as a wonderful result at a Track meet: 4th of 4 teams! Using this as a base of emotional support from her audience she captured the audience\u2019s attention with a promise to advocate for a Modern (meaning qualitative) Transcript.<\/p>\n
Overall, the ideas thrown out during election speeches certainly seem like a tough sell. Many people used ideas that have been tried and have met challenges, for example Madison\u2019s Modern Transcript or Gloria\u2019s Main Building Check. These face significant administrative opposition. To achieve these would be incredibly difficult. Franklin\u2019s Preemptive Action faces different difficulties since it is a challenge in any organization, regardless of whether it is student-run.
\n Some other ideas, however, are extremely implementable. Paul\u2019s ideas about optimizing meetings are clear and achievable. The two unopposed candidates\u2014President Elect Heidi and VP Elect Ben\u2014both focused on ideas that began implementation this year and are viable in the future, though their processes will be slow. Heidi\u2019s rallying speech might have gone so far as to steal the evening since it simply asked students to use existing pathways of communication and believe in StudCo\u2019s ability to enact change.
\n The next year will see challenges for Student Council. Its cabinet introduced both realistic and idealistic ideas, but it is ultimately, as Heidi said in her speech, a \u201crepresentative body.\u201d The fact that StudCo is made up of people the students voted in means that we believe in their ability to enact at least some of the promised changes. The Acronym will provide further coverage on the transition between this year and next year\u2019s Student Council leadership. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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