In today’s elections for the Duke Student Government executive board, the student body has a chance to make a choice about how they want to be repesented.
The Chronicle’s independent Editorial Board has endorsed the following DSG Executive Board candidates:
Vote Schork for president
Junior Pete Schork, the current executive vice president and a long-time DSG representative, is the right choice for president. Schork’s deep institutional knowledge, his strategic approach to student advocacy and his levelheaded pramatism distinguish him from the other candidates. We are confident in his ability to exercise formal leadership over the DSG Senate and cabinet and to leverage his DSG experience to represent the student body effectively. The Editorial Board endorses Pete Schork for president.
Vote Bhutani for EVP
Although sophomore Gurdane Bhutani has a relative lack of interest in the internal affairs of the Senate-—the usual purview of the EVP-—we were impressed by his extensive knowledge about a wide range of the issues that will face students in the coming year. Bhutani’s advocacy focused platform has more potential than his opponent’s narrow, rules focused platform. The Editorial Board endorses Bhutani for executive vice president.
Vote Osa for RLD VP
In a crowded field for vice president for residence life and dining, junior Esosa Osa stands above the competition. Osa has lived on all three of Duke’s residential campuses. She boasts broad knowledge of residential issues and has an impressive understanding of the particular relevancy of each problem. She is the most qualified candidate to represent students during the transition to the house model and the rennovations of the West Union Building. The Editorial Board endorses Osa for vice president for residence life and dining.
Vote Lieu for ASE VP
Junior Christina Lieu’s experience, knowledge and optimism set her apart in the race for the vice president for athletics, services and environment. We are excited by her expansive vision for the new position and her experience in enviornmental issues. The Editorial Board endorses Lieu for vice president for athletics, services and environment.
Vote Simpson for SL VP
Both candidates for vice president for student life fall short on substantative policy propsoals. But the broad knowledge and rich campus experience of junior Ebonie Simpson make her the clear choice over sophomore Michael Habashi. The Editorial Board endorses Simpson for vice president for student life.
Vote Danesh for AA VP
Current vice president for academic affairs Kaveh Danesh, a junior, runs unopposed for re-election. Danesh’s prospals are sometimes abstract and theoretical. But he is a passionate and brimming with constructive ideas. The Editorial Board endorses Danesh for vice president for academic affairs.
Vote Swain for DRA VP
Sophomore Alexandra Swain runs unopposed for vice president for Durham and regional affairs. A Durham native, Swain’s professionalism and savvy make her a fine choice, even if her proposals are sometimes nebulous. The Editorial Board endorses Swain for vice president for Durham and regional affairs.
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