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Team ETC can push the AMS forward—but they must be willing to learn on the job

Written on January 28, 2022. Posted in Editorials.

Our Process: The endorsement is the result of a vote by The Journal’s Editorial Board. The Editorial Board considers prior interviews, debates, platforms, and a private questioning period with the teams before making a decision. When an election is uncontested, the team must secure a vote of confidence...

With the AMS facing steep challenges, Team RTZ is ready to lead

Written on February 5, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

Our Process: The endorsement is the result of a vote by The Journal Editorial Board. The Editorial Board considers prior interviews, debates, platforms, and a private questioning period with the teams before making a decision. The AMS executive positions demand Queen’s top student leaders: people...

Live updates: AMS Executive and Undergraduate Trustee debate night

Written on February 3, 2021. Posted in Elections, News.

Need help breaking down the debates? The Journal has you covered. Splitscreen with the debate live stream and follow along for instant updates and analysis. Election Night 2021 – Curated tweets by queensjournal

Uncontested elections and student engagement go hand in hand

Written on January 22, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

Uncontested elections are bad for democracy, which is why we must address their prevalence here at Queen’s sooner rather than later. Only one team is currently running for AMS Executive this year, marking the fourth straight year this election has been uncontested. Meanwhile, there are currently no...

The downward trend in student engagement matters

Written on November 20, 2020. Posted in Opinions.

Student engagement has been trending downward for the last 10 years. This trend encompasses many things, from attending conferences to applying for positions, running in elections, and voting when applicable. While being aware of the opportunities on campus can be taxing, it’s an opportunity to put...

Every student should be able to vote in campus elections

Written on January 31, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

As some Queen’s students opened their inboxes on Tuesday to view this year’s student election ballots, the absence of that email for others revealed a glaring instance of inequality on campus. For those who had opted out of their AMS membership fees this fall, their democratic right has been placed...

For Team AJA, an uncontested race doesn’t equal an endorsement

Written on January 24, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

Although the upcoming AMS executive election is uncontested, students must demand the same commitment, integrity, and diligence from candidates as they would expect in a contested race. They don’t need to settle for less. In a 15-2 vote with one abstention, The Journal Editorial Board voted to not...

Undergraduate Trustee forum recap

Written on January 26, 2019. Posted in Elections, News.

Tyler Macintyre, the sole Undergraduate Trustee candidate, spoke to an open forum which no students attended in Wallace Hall on Wednesday. In the talk, Macintyre, Sci ’20, addressed improving student engagement on campus and providing easier access to information following Board of Trustee meetings. With...

AMS executive to see uncontested election this year

Written on January 16, 2018. Posted in News.

In a press release sent out Tuesday morning, AMS Chief Electoral Officer Matthew Ierino announced that only one team will run for AMS Executive this year. After the All Candidates Meeting on Jan. 9 saw few people in attendance, Ierino said two teams picked up nomination packages. The single team successful...

AMS executive all-candidates meeting sees minimal turnout and 'lack of engagement'

Written on January 10, 2018. Posted in News.

This story was last updated Jan. 10 at 3:41 p.m with a statement from the AMS executive Traditionally, the AMS all-candidates meeting is where teams of three interested in running for student government executive gather to show their intent to run. However, this Tuesday’s meeting held in Dunning Hall...

JBP to succeed LWT as AMS Executive

Written on January 31, 2017. Posted in News.

Just after 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday night, a boisterous crowd of blue-clad supporters were interrupted by the sudden arrival of the current AMS Executive: the signal that Team JBP had won. Leading the way through the chanting crowd, Vice President (Operations) Dave Walker was the first to embrace President-elect...

Talking Heads: What campus issues do you take into account most when voting for your AMS execs?

Written on January 27, 2017. Posted in Opinions.

“Inclusivity in hiring practices.” Amy Haddlesey, ArtSci ’18 “Accessibility around campus.” Emily Forbes, ArtSci ’19 “Encouraging more hands-on learning strategies.” Jacquline O’Rourke, ConEd ’18 “Addressing the culture of whiteness...

Elections Team alters AMS Exec campaign rules

Written on January 27, 2017. Posted in News.

Six days into the AMS Executive races, the Elections Team has received approximately 15 complaints from both teams, with about half meriting “substantial” responsive action. On Tuesday, Secretariat Miguel Martinez, Chief Returning Officer Rebecca Warrian and Chief Electoral Officer Michael Poirier...

Recap: AMS executive candidates’ debate

Written on January 24, 2017. Posted in News.

An audience flocked to Wallace Hall on Tuesday to hear the AMS executive candidates answer student-submitted questions and hash out differences in their platforms. Teams JBP and MTW addressed issues surrounding mental health, accessibility, diversity and inclusion, housing, and other topics concerning...

Elections Preview: AMS Executive and Undergraduate Student Trustee Candidates

Written on January 13, 2017. Posted in News.

AMS Executive Candidates Team MTW Presidential Candidate (right): Aniqah Mair, CompSci ’18 Vice President Operations Candidate (left): Landon Wilcock, ArtSci ’18 Vice President University Affairs Candidate (centre): Julie Tran, ArtSci ’18 Team JBP Presidential Candidate (centre): Jennifer Li, ConEd...

Eligibility alteration for AMS Speaker divides student leaders

Written on December 19, 2016. Posted in News.

AMS Assembly devolved into heated debate and accusations of personal bias on Dec. 1 when a motion arose that could potentially affect the upcoming January executive elections — namely, the eligibility of AMS Speaker Palmer Lockridge. The argument began with a proposed amendment to Section 2.2.3 of...

2016-17 AMS executive team announced

Written on February 11, 2016. Posted in News.

On Feb. 9, the recently elected 2016-17 AMS executive — Tyler Lively, David Walker and Carolyn Thompson — announced the team of students that will join them as the AMS Executive Team for the following year. The process of hiring the Executive Team — previously called the AMS Council — included reviewing...

AMS hopefuls: thou shalt not lie

Written on January 19, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

There’s a contest going on this week and it’s a contest of endurance between would-be student politicians and everyone else. Over the next week you’re going to be harassed, hustled and harangued by friends and strangers alike who will promise you the moon and ask for your vote. As soon as the writ...

Talking Heads: What would make you care about student elections?

Written on January 19, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

“Knowing more about it and what people are actually running for.” Victoria Fry, ArtSci ’18 “Advocating for something I can relate to.” Christopher Wong, ArtSci ’17 “Publicizing it more.” Georgia, ArtSci ’16 “If they took the time to ask students what they care about.” Linette...

AMS may alter acclamation policy

Written on April 2, 2015. Posted in News.

Team CBW became the third AMS executive team to be automatically acclaimed earlier this year, but if the Assembly passes changes to election policy, they may be the last. The final AMS Assembly of the 2014-15 year, on April 2, will decide on proposed changes to the AMS Constitution and Policy regarding...

Trustee election goes to Jennifer Li

Written on January 29, 2015. Posted in News.

Jennifer Li’s party erupted in celebration when current undergraduate student trustee Andrew Aulthouse walked in with a party in tow. Li said she’s “truly humbled by the support of the Queen’s undergrad”, having won the student trustee election with 53 per cent of the votes. “I was just trying to...

Blair, Li focus on student connection

Written on January 23, 2015. Posted in News.

Undergraduate Student Trustee candidates Mike Blair and Jennifer Li were hesitant to stray from their platforms during Thursday’s trustee debate at the JDUC. Mike Blair mainly spoke of his experience as a student trustee for the Niagara Catholic School Board and his experience with the AMS as First...

Team CBW addresses clubs and insider culture at second of two public forums

Written on January 21, 2015. Posted in News.

Clubs, campus services, the ReUnion Street Festival, sexual assault, mental health, international students, the “internal culture” of the AMS, student engagement and the Richardson Project were among the topics discussed by the AMS executive-elect at a public forum Tuesday night. Team CBW took questions...

Jennifer Li will keep lines of communication open

Written on January 21, 2015. Posted in News.

As Undergraduate Student Trustee, Jennifer Li’s focus would be on ensuring students trust her to share their concerns. Li, ConEd ’17, said she’s looking to create better lines of communication between the position of trustee and the students’ voices that are supposed to be represented at the...

Mike Blair prioritizes student safety

Written on January 21, 2015. Posted in News.

If you asked Undergraduate Student Trustee candidate Mike Blair what one of the most important issues that Queen’s needs to address is, he would say student safety. Blair, Sci ’17, said he’ll push for more policies that ensure student safety and protection. “Definitely in the event of anything...

Team CBW seeks continuity with past executives

Written on January 20, 2015. Posted in News.

Kanivanan Chinniah, Kyle Beaudry and Catherine Wright became the incoming 2015-16 AMS executive thanks to an uncontested run, but despite the atypical circumstances of their election — the first acclamation in 25 years — they say they intend to retain continuity with past AMS leaders. Chinniah, ArtSci...

Team CBW holds first of two public forums

Written on January 20, 2015. Posted in News.

The first of two public forums for the incoming AMS executive-elect, Team CBW, was held Monday evening in the lower ceilidh of the JDUC. CBW, consisting of Kanivanan Chinniah, Kyle Beaudry and Catherine Wright, was acclaimed as the incoming AMS executive on Jan. 14. During the forum, each team member...

CBW acclaimed as new executive

Written on January 16, 2015. Posted in News.

The AMS acclaimed Team CBW — Kanivanan Chinniah, Kyle Beaudry and Catherine Wright — as the incoming 2015-16 executive team late Wednesday night. Chinniah will serve as president, and Beaudry and Wright as vice-president of operations and vice-president of university affairs, respectively. CBW was...

Not a hard sell for Team WRL

Written on January 28, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

The Journal’s Editorial Board believes that WRL is the best executive team to lead the AMS next year. Presidential candidate Allison Williams, vice-president of operations candidate Justin Reekie and vice-president of university affairs candidate Philip Lloyd have projected expertise, competence,...

They hope they manage to win

Written on January 24, 2014. Posted in Opinions.

Stephen Smith, ArtSci ‘15 Shortly after the winter break, Team SMH had its first volunteer meeting. Dozens of people trekked through the freezing cold and over treacherous ice to offer their help to elect Scott Mason, Mark Asfar and Hasina Daya as the next AMS executive. I’m not surprised. Over their...

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