Dear Editor, I am glad that our student newspaper covered the elections in last week’s edition. However, it is important for us to reflect on the immense student turnout for the spring 2010 elections. This is symbolic of the excitement and enthusiasm that plagued our campaign from day one. Over 30% of all eligible voters [...]
This all needs to end
As you all know, the UTMSU elections ended about two weeks ago. The results? Well, Students United (yellow) won by a large margin. As for the demerit points, well, I think we all saw that accurate graph (do you sense the sarcasm?) on the front page of last week’s paper. In simple terms: Students United [...]
Post-campaign reflections
Dear Editor, I have been thinking a lot about the recent Student Union election, mostly because I set up some deliberate “tests” at the beginning of the process to see if my theory of political campaigning was sound; namely, that a positive campaign can beat a negative one. I should stress that I do not [...]
Unhappy about the elections? Me too
Dear Editor, Our next UTMSU president has been charged for 65 demerit points? For those who aren’t aware, 35 points gets you disqualified. I encourage students to take a look at the Wall of Shame and see what some of the infractions were for. For example, ten demerit points for taking credit for work that [...]
Sick, tired students
Dear Editor, Shame on “Stronger Together.” Students are sick and tired of their old arguments trying to defend the status quo so that Adam Awad can protect his precious UTSU salary. What we really need to do is Change UTSU. I’m excited that the Change Team is going to put the needs of students first [...]
Values and issues
Dear Editor, Masse to build a stronger U of T? I think not! I find it highly ironic that Steve Masse, the presidential candidate for the “CHANGE” ticket, is running on a platform to build a stronger relationship between UTSU and UTMSU. If memory serves me correctly, Masse threw a temper tantrum when the AGM [...]
ECSpeRT needs you
Dear Editor, As you may know, ECSpeRT is a volunteer, student-run, not-for-profit organization that provides medical first aid coverage here at UTM. We are a division of St John Ambulance and our members are trained to the Medical First Responder (MFR) Level, the highest primary care level on campus. Currently we provide a 10 a.m. [...]
Values and issues
Dear Editor, With the student union elections around the corner, it is important for everyone to ask the tough questions. These questions should not be limited to the candidate’s qualifications, vision or most importantly, his or her commitment to work in the best interests of the students at UTM. These questions should also focus on [...]
OpEd: Why we did it
So the first-ever Medium Magazine came out last week. Am I ever happy that it is out. It’s been a long two-month production and it’s great to finally see it out of the confines of my little Macbook screen and out onto campus newsstands. This magazine is going to come out once a year. At [...]
In solidarity
Dear Editor, After reviewing last week’s edition of The Medium, I could not help but to reply to some inaccuracies that the article “Has Campaigning Began before the Elections” had. Firstly, it’s no surprise that I sought advice from my colleagues and peers as to whether I should consider nominating myself for a position in [...]
