AMS elections

Every student should be able to vote in campus elections

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.Continue...

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

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.Continue...

2020 Student Elections, Explained

Get up to speed with the 2020 student elections at Queen's University. The Journal breaks down what's happening in the month of January, from AMS to Rector elections.Continue...

Undergraduate Trustee forum recap

Tyler Macintyre, the sole Undergraduate Trustee candidate, spoke to an open forum which no students attended in Wallace Hall on Wednesday.Continue...

Student Elections 2019, explained

Follow our special presentation of this year's undergraduate and graduate elections: ...Continue...

AMS executive to see uncontested election this year

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.Continue...

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

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 saw only one candidate who remains unsure of her willingness to run, and no opposition.Continue...

JBP to succeed LWT as AMS Executive

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.Continue...

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

"Inclusivity in hiring practices." Amy Haddlesey, ArtSci '18

"Accessibility around campus." Emily Forbes, ArtSci '19

"Encouraging more hands-on learning...Continue...

Elections Team alters AMS Exec campaign rules

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.Continue...

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