Editor-in-Chief Election Update (Feb. 27)

The Fulcrum has received one application for the position of Editor-in-Chief, from 2023-24 news editor and current co-editor-in-chief Kavi Vidya Achar. As per our constitution, a special staff meeting will be held on Monday, March 3 in the Fulcrum’s basement to conduct the election.

The election will be overseen by the Elections Committee, which consists of three members of the Editorial Board (including the current Editor-in-Chief) and two Fulcrum freelancers. The committee is responsible for ensuring a fair and transparent process, including administering the knowledge and editing tests and facilitating candidate debates.

Elections Committee

Andrew Wilimek (current editor-in-chief, chair)

Amira Benjamin (opinions/features editor)

Basant Chawla (business, science & tech editor)

Rhys Matthew (freelancer)

Annabel Holman (freelancer)

Editing and Knowledge Test Results

Knowledge: 133.5/149 (89.6%)

Editing: 66/75 (88%)

Overall: 199.5/224 (89%), pass

During the special meeting, staff members will have the opportunity to ask the candidate questions about their platform and vision for the Fulcrum. The election will be decided by a secret ballot, with a simple majority (50 per cent + 1) required for the candidate to be elected.

For any questions about the election process, please contact the Chair of the Elections Committee.