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Jan
26
A Round-by-Round Breakdown of the UBC Insiders/Ubyssey Presidential Debate
Posted by: Justin Mcelroy | January 26, 2010 | 7 Comments
Before the debate begun, Natalie had managed to rack up a bunch of endorsements from media outlets. Yet Bijan has had the larger facebook group, the smoother campaign, and hadn’t been attacked for his perceived weaknesses on tuition\UBC relations. Would there be clash? Would one candidate stick out? The esteemed Alex Lougheed and I were trading thoughts as the debate went on, and here how I saw it, round-by-round.
Jan
26
The Presidential Debate Live Feed
Posted by: Alex Lougheed | January 26, 2010 | Comments Off on The Presidential Debate Live Feed
Watch the Ubyssey‘s live video coverage of our co-presented, independent Presidential debate!
Jan
26
Photos! January 20 Debate
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 26, 2010 | Comments Off on Photos! January 20 Debate
Rabi Sun, the man behind the much-beloved Portraits of UBC project, and the Just Shoot Me blog was kind enough to help out UBC Insiders with some debate photography last week. This is a huge step up for us, as it means not only are the pictures in focus (something we struggle with), they are also really nice!
You can visit the entire album here.
Scary Mike Kushnir, looking quite non-threatening.
Jan
26
Why Frederick and Chu should not be fed to the wolves
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 26, 2010 | 5 Comments
This is an opinion piece by Bowinn Ma, EUS President 2007-2008; AMS Councilor 2006-2008; Former Hack, less so now.
[Cup of salt: I know both Chu and Frederick, but only in passing. I have spoken to both but have never spent any extended amount of time with either.]
Let me be clear: This is not a submission of approval of Frederick and Chu’s actions. This is about why I believe that they should not be condemned to hell as people…and a shameless attempt at eliciting responses from readers of the Insiders. I recognize the backlash this will generate from the public and even the Insiders team. I’d like to point out that their decision to post this on their blog is an illustration of their commitment to being open to public opinion. Vote UBC Insiders through VFM! The campus has been divided quite clearly between those who support the actions of Frederick and Chu and thus love them; and those who do not, and thus “disapprove” of them and would do anything to see them fed to the wolves, smeared in BBQ sauce, alive, kicking and screaming, and possibly in adult diapers to add to the disgrace.
Jan
25
Debate: Jan 25 Prez, VPAc, VPX
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 25, 2010 | 6 Comments
The following is a guest post by Bowinn Ma, EUS President 2007-2008; AMS Councilor 2006-2008; Former Hack, less so now.
We also took photos so don’t quit before the end of this post!
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Couldn’t attend the debate?
The Ubyssey held a liveblog, as did The UBC Spectator.
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Presidential Race
Natalie Swift
Bijan Ahmadian
Sean Kim
Pak Ho Leung
Jan
24
UBC Insiders Endorses: AMS Elections 2010
Posted by: Alex Lougheed | January 24, 2010 | 12 Comments
Please note that this post was a collaborative effort by all editors.
President
1 Natalie Swift
2 Bijan Ahmadian
3 Sean Kim
4 Pak Ho Leung
Do we want Haack to be the next hack? What about the wide-open race for Senate? The full list of endorsements after the jump.
Jan
24
Referenda: CPI Indexing and Engagement Levy
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 24, 2010 | 3 Comments
These are the last two referenda that need to be covered for this year’s elections. They’ll be covered together because they are relatively straightforward so there is not a whole lot to say.
Jan
24
Race Profile: AMS President
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 24, 2010 | 3 Comments
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UBC Insiders Analysis
Click here to skip to profiles of the candidates in this race.
The President is the visionary and leader of the AMS. In the most fundamental sense, the job of the AMS President is to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mandate. This mandate is a set of eleven objectives which can be found in the society’s constitution, or holistically in the simpler AMS mission statement:
To improve the quality of the educational, social, and personal lives of the students of UBC.
Jan
23
UBC Insiders + The Ubyssey Present: The Presidential Debate
Posted by: Alex Lougheed | January 23, 2010 | 4 Comments
We feel we don’t know enough about the candidates, so in partnership with The Ubyssey we’re presenting The Presidential Debate.
One hour of questions directed at the candidates, intended to point out differences between the candidates. We’re scouring through voting records, we’re watching the old debates, we’re researching what’s been said, and we’re fact checking. Come out and watch your hero triumph or fluster. Instead of a rigid format, Geoff Costeloe will be moderating in a style to encourage interesting debate.
Tuesday, January 26th, 7pm at the Centre of Student Involvement (main floor Brock Hall). Afterward, there will be a casual reception with refreshments. Bring a friend!
Jan
23
Toope Reconsiders Sullivan for VP Students
Posted by: Alex Lougheed | January 23, 2010 | Comments Off on Toope Reconsiders Sullivan for VP Students
UBC’s longest serving Vice-President has been asked to continue to serve at his post as Vice-President, Students, pending the completion of a review process. Brian Sullivan, who came to UBC from his former post as Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) at the University of Guelph in 1999, was appointed by then-President Martha Piper. Upon the arrival of Stephen Toope, all of the other VPs under Piper either left, were asked to leave, or did not have their contracts renewed.
More about the job and how you can be involved in the review process, after el jump.
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