This is the second time in four years that the GA has met quorum, likely due to the controversial motion on the agenda calling for the SFUO to endorse the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement.
online voting
It’s long past time to say it clearly and loudly: the SFUO needs radical reform, and it needs it now.
The Feb. 5 Board of Administration (BOA) meeting saw motions pass that aimed to combat Islamophobia on campus and implement an Indigenous students’ seat on the board.
This boring bottleneck is the sole pipeline for improving the SFUO—so let’s make sure it’s not full of garbage.
Canadian democracy isn’t broken—but it’s far from perfect, and it could definitely use some major reform and modernization.
Candidates will be expected to submit their nominations and platforms no later than five days in the past.
In this modern age, where one can broadcast their ideas in 140 characters (or less) and share cat videos in the blink of an eye, online voting for the SFUO seems to be the next logical step.
Anne-Emilie Hebert was officially named the new president of the SFUO at the Board of Administration (BOA) meeting on Nov. 15.
