A Quick and Easy Guide to the UC Election
Undergraduate Council Voting Season is upon us! If youâre feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of posters that have suddenly appeared on every possible surface, or you are still trying to digest what happened at Crimson Crossfire, have no fear: weâve got you covered. Keep reading for an overview of the tickets and their platforms. Remember that the outcome of this election lies with you. So vote! But do it before noon this Thursday, November 20, or it wonât count.
Heine and Turban
As this yearâs sole sophomore ticket, Luke R. Heine â17 and Stephen A. Turban â17 are already making a splash (literally: they brought a pool to the Science Center Plaza). During Crimson Crossfire, they handed out crayons and coloring sheets. They also received press for replacing dining hall newsletters with their watermarked campaign messages in an impressive 11 out of 13 dining halls. Their campaign platform is a little vague: shifting the focus of the UC from parliamentary procedures to the students of Harvard. All in all, the pair aims to increase diversity and âlevel the playing fieldâ of Harvard; one of their primary goals is to push for the UC to resume funding alcohol for student groups.
Kanuparthy and Horvath
Meghamsh Kanuparthy â16 and Ema H. Horvath â16 are quite a team: while Kanuparthy has served as UC historian, secretary, and is currently treasurer, this is Horvathâs first run in the UCâshe is primarily an actor. However, the duo argues that if elected, they will bring a fresh pair of eyes to the Council. Their platform consists of four âdeliverablesâ: guaranteed summer storage in Houses, the opportunity to influence how Houses are renewed, better funding for new or smaller student groups, and increased social space in the Smith Campus Center.
Nasrollahzadeh and Goyal
Ava Nasrollahzadeh â16 and Dhruv P. Goyal â16 are seasoned campaigners known for their polished presentation. Their platform centers around the color purple, infographics, and the four Fâs: funding, food, freshmen, and fear of missing out (FOMO). Overall, the pair hopes to make the UC more accessible to students, advocating for âA UC That Begins With U.â Nasrollahzadeh and Goyal both draw from previous experience on the UC (for Nasrollahzadeh, itâs serving as Student Relations Chair; for Goyal, itâs serving on the finance and education committees) as proof that they can get things done. Check out their spiffy website for more information.
Yang and Jackson
If youâve seen a pair of Wonder Women dancing around to Pharrellâs âHappyâ recently, youâve probably seen Happy Yang â16 and Faith A. Jackson â16, whose campaign slogan âBe Happy and Have Faithâ describes their overarching goals: to support student happiness and mental health on campus, and to restore faith in the effectiveness of the UC. Their website lists their main initiatives: the creation of inclusive social spaces, namely in one in the Smith Campus Center; more student input in the campus sexual assault policy; and a UC thatâs more responsive to the student body.
And there you have it! A brief rundown of whoâs who and whatâs what. Now go vote!