The Insiders
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Feb
4
A thank you
Posted by: Neal Yonson | February 4, 2009 | 8 Comments
I’ve been a little bit fed up with the most recent scandal, now dubbed “Cookie-gate”, so this is a brief note to thank all the candidates for running- we recognize the work you put into it, and appreciate that you’re willing to face up to the scrutiny that accompanies running for office. Most of the […]
Feb
3
Voting irregularities?
Posted by: Neal Yonson | February 3, 2009 | 16 Comments
The UBC Student Media blog is reporting that there were people going around Place Vanier last night distributing cookies, carrying a laptop, and asking people to vote for a particular candidate for VP Academic. This is the first I’ve heard of the matter, and while plausible, I would like to hear more confirmations of the […]
Feb
3
A voting reminder
Posted by: Neal Yonson | February 3, 2009 | Comments Off on A voting reminder
A reminder that online voting on the AMS website closes today at midnight. If you have not yet voted, there will be paper ballot voting on February 4th (Wednesday)- just walk by the SUB! According to the RBT, only just over 8% of the UBC students eligible to vote have done so, so get your […]
Feb
3
UBC Engineering prank gets a failing grade
Posted by: Neal Yonson | February 3, 2009 | Comments Off on UBC Engineering prank gets a failing grade
details are sketchy, but there are multiple reports that five Engineering students were arrested early this morning after their attempt to hang the shell of a VW Beetle off the Second Narrows bridge. More news is available from CTV and The Ubyssey.
Feb
1
Story Time- An Adventure with Poll Answers
Posted by: Neal Yonson | February 1, 2009 | Comments Off on Story Time- An Adventure with Poll Answers
I’ve noticed a funny thing about polls. If you arrange them such that they seem really random, you can still come up with an interesting story based on readers’ opinions. This one is pretty short, and fairly straightforward, but I think works out alright, if you’re not too strict with timelines and such.Once upon a […]
Jan
31
Senate, anyone?
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 31, 2009 | 16 Comments
While I’ve been busy blogging about most of the ongoing races, I sort of let it slip from my memory that there aren’t any people running for Senate this year. It turns out that only 2 people submitted nomination forms, and as a result they automatically get seats. Currently, the available seats are being offered […]
Jan
30
photos!
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 30, 2009 | 1 Comment
I’ve got photos from Jello Wrestling here, and will have more from the last debates up later today as well as commentary on both events. Before that, though, I should get some sleep.
Jan
30
A summary of endorsements (so far)
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 30, 2009 | 3 Comments
Here’s a summary of the endorsements from all the different blogs!UBC Insiders MariaPresident – 1) Blake Frederick, 2) Alex Monegro, 3) Paul KorczykVP Academic and University Affairs – 1) Johannes Rebane VP Administration – 1) Kommander Keg (yes, even I’m surprised by this one) 2) Tristan MarkleVP External – 1) Tim Chu 2) Ignacio RodriguezVP […]
Jan
29
Quote of the day
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 29, 2009 | 1 Comment
“I hate democracy.” – Sarina Rehal, AMS Elections Administrator 2008/09
Jan
29
Endorsements!
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 29, 2009 | 5 Comments
Here are my endorsements for the election. I’m trying to have be brief in my explanations. I do have a qualm with this election- namely, there are no candidates that really stand out, or that are particularly wonderful. So overall I find these elections sort of disappointing, but I do feel like there could be […]
