Nobody is running to be president to help students, unite the AMS and because they thought running would be funny.
“In my first year when I voted in the AMS elections, I saw there was an option for abstain, and I really, really wanted to run as abstain,” Nobody said. “They didn't let me, but instead, I'm running as Nobody. It's not the same, but it's good enough.”
Nobody didn’t have any specific plans in mind for the role, but said they would work to collaborate with others within the society, if elected.
“I'm not really sure how the AMS fully works, because I am running as a joke, but I know it is a team thing.”
When asked about perceived successes and failures of their predecessor Christian ‘CK’ Kyle, Nobody said they strongly agreed with Kyle showing up to and supporting the Pea Man event in September 2024.
“I think that was probably the best thing he's done in his entire life,” Nobody said.
On the biggest challenge the position faces, Nobody said it seemed like the AMS needs to change its culture to make sure it's helping students first and foremost.
In February, past AMS executives alleged a toxic culture of petty politics and casual bullying inside the student society.
“There's been a lot of people leaving, a lot of controversy, a lot of infighting,” Nobody said. “I think the biggest challenge would be uniting everyone.”
Nobody also said they don’t have much relevant experience, but said they were a part of their high school’s student council.
“I didn't run for it. I was appointed to it when my friend became president and essentially made a dictatorship,” they said. “To be honest … our student council kind of sucked.”
Nobody said they would engage with students by walking around, meeting new people and asking for input.
“I just want to hear from others, about their experiences and what they feel that they need or that should be implemented,” they said.
When asked how they would handle the criticism the AMS president can receive as one of the main faces of the AMS, Nobody said they weren’t unaccustomed to negative feedback.
“I make movies, and so … I've gotten lots of really bad feedback on them throughout my life,” they said. “I've just learned to deal with it, accept it.”
“Obviously, it's a little different when it's affecting others,” Nobody added. “If it's an actual serious thing that I did wrong, or that someone [in] the AMS has done wrong that has affected the lives … of other students, I would definitely think it's important to take accountability and responsibility for that and to ensure that it's fixed.”
Nobody said they waited to run until the year before they graduate because they like doing fun things on a whim.
“I don't know. I make dumb choices … [and] I just thought I might as well do it now.”
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