Hey kids, if anyone actually reads what I write…
I’ve been literally racking my brain trying to write a both diplomatic and honest opinion piece on this upcoming election. Seeing as my editor has already posted his opinions, however, I think it is only fair for me to write a quick blurb to, well, balance out our personal opinions.
Joined by my editor, I met with both candidates for roughly an hour and a half, each. I really think both candidates listened to the questions Armin and I asked them and responded honestly. They really were both engaged in our conversations. However, with Alidad, I found that I was asking more questions and addressing more topics he really hadn’t thought about before our interview. I think this is because he is more of a technocrat and, well, George is just a “power to the people” type of dude.
Side note: George has also been my friend for a while now, whereas Alidad and I just became acquainted because I reached out to him for an interview.
George’s main concern regarding the past failings of student councils was the hunger strikers and the fact that they were willing to put their bodies on their line for a cause that was by no means worth starving over. FYI, KIDS: The Core Curriculum is ALWAYS being reviewed by both students and faculty–ANY students and faculty willing to try to revise it can do so.