Get Your Senate Vote On

This has been a surprisingly strong year for UNBC student politics, and with the Senate elections coming up on April 3 and 4, there seems to be no signs of slowing down.

Traditionally, interest in the Senate has remained scant, with seats continuously remaining vacant. This week, however, eight applicants are vying for the six undergrad positions, thus forcing a rare general election.

The Senate, part of the governing body of UNBC, decides on the future of academic programs, Co-Op, and admissions policies, to name a few. Student senators voice concerns on behalf of the student body and make recommendations.

One of the recommendations Christina Bock, a Senate hopeful, wants to make is for the university to improve international admissions policies. Devan Tasa, who is seeking re-election, hopes to increase interaction between student politicians.

With a record turn-out for the NUGSS elections this year, the candidates are hoping the Senate election will spurr similiar interest.

Voting will take place in the WIntergarden over the next two days, and a list of the candidates wanting your vote are posted below.

Drew Adamick
Christina Bock
Corbin Greening
Joseph Jeffery
Thomas Knudsen
Shawn Rennebohm
Trevor Shaw
Devan Tasa