ams endorsement Archives - Queen's Journal

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...

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...

Team AJW’s enthusiasm covers its blind spots

Written on January 25, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

When students demand transparency and accountability from their government, sincerity and a vision go a long way. In a 17-0 vote with two abstentions, The Journal Editorial Board elected to endorse Team AJW for the 2019-20 AMS executive. For the second consecutive year, there’s only one team running...

We can’t settle for less with Team ECN

Written on January 26, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

We can’t be lenient on supporting student politicians that don’t meet our expectations, even when there’s no alternative. We need to expect better. In a 19-0 vote with one abstention, The Journal Editorial Board voted to not endorse Team ECN for the 2018-19 AMS executive. Team ECN, comprised of Emily...

MTW’s sincerity surpasses JBP’s preparation

Written on January 27, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

You can practice and memorize how to answer a set of common questions, but sincerity and honesty are a lot harder to learn. The Journal Editorial Board voted to endorse Team MTW for the 2017-18 AMS executive, with a 14-3 vote and two abstentions. Team JBP exudes preparation. They’ve done their homework...

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

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

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

Team AJW’s enthusiasm covers its blind spots

We can’t settle for less with Team ECN

MTW’s sincerity surpasses JBP’s preparation

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