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Flashback five years. If you told us we would go to the same university, we may have believed you. If you told us we would be teammates, we may have believed you. If you told us we would be roommates and best friends, we would have said, “HELL NO.”
Every few weeks, your student government spends a Wednesday night to talk about a bunch of things. In most cases, what we talk about won't affect a students’ day to day activity, but there are always a few tidbits that might interest you.
The proposition that we have now moved into in an epoch known as the Anthropocene — where the Earth’s geology and ecosystems are being significantly impacted by human activities — is being more widely accepted throughout the scientific community.
“He is brought to the Spirit House by his uncle, who supports him as he lies across an upturned canoe whilst a village leader uses a razor blade to cut a design on his back that emulates the marks of a crocodile."
Ava Nasiri took away the big win — the “Queen of Clubs,” as she was referred to by the elections administrator, was elected the 107th president of the AMS. On elections night, Nasiri said her only response was being humbled and honoured.
A joint initiative by UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Graduate School of Journalism, Million Dollar Med$ brings patients with rare diseases, physicians, government officials and other stakeholders into the conversation.
UBC's women's hockey team has claimed the Canada West title. The three-game series came to a close Sunday afternoon when, after the final whistle, the T-Birds were up 2-1. They will now head the CIS quarterfinals in Calgary on March 17.
Ross Horton appears to have left under good terms. In an email to staff, Bailey said he “would like to personally thank Ross for his hard work, dedication and commitment to supporting the students of UBC and the student leadership of the AMS.”
Thunderbird Shiayli Toni opened the scoring in the game. At the eighth minute of the first period she scored her first goal of the post-season off of an assist from ’Birds Cailey Hay and Jenna Carpenter-Boesch.
In a result that surprised absolutely nobody, Louis Retief has been elected as next year’s AMS VP Finance. Although he was the sole candidate running for the position, he was nonetheless very excited about his victory.
Omassi also mentioned being happy with the diverse group of people elected for the position. The Ubyssey was unable to reach Dawson, Castro and Williams for comment. However, the two that were visibly celebrating in the Pit were happy.
Kathleen Simpson won the position of VP External amid cheers and frenzied shouting. “I’m just so overwhelmed, I’m just grateful that my team is so awesome,” said Simpson. Throughout her campaign, Simpson emphasized her focus on long-term goals.
Opponent Alan Ehrenholz had occupied a diversity of positions, that many saw as a solid foundation for engagement. However, it appears that Scott's experience with the VP Admin portfolio and his strong debate performances won the day.
Veronica Knott and Aaron Bailey will be representing students next year on the UBC Board of Governors. Knott served as BoG representative for students last year, and Bailey served as AMS president in 2015-16.