The Cave Newspaper Volume 2 Issue 3.5

The Cave Newspaper

BY THE CAVE HILL GUILD OF STUDENTS Volume 2 Issue 3.5 Sunday, February 13th 2022

“We all have moments where we would like to speak on a certain topic but never had a designated medium to share our opinions publicly. This column will be your safe space to voice your opinions on matters affecting you here at Cave Hill.”

MONTHLY RELEASE

“Smaller steps are often encouraged on long journeys to minimize fault. In this issue of the cave, a small step is taken to ease into the new semester. Look forward to future publications as we close off our 2021/2022 tenure.”

— Aldon Gage

Say it with your [ch]est.

Publications Committee Chairperson

NO CONFIDENCE ?

FEATURED STORY

In a shocking turn of events following a Special General Meeting of the Guild of Students, a petition was submitted to the Returning Officer to remove the council’s president.

The petition surfaced after a student tried to raise a motion of no confidence during the Special General Meeting but was told that due to the unique purpose of the meeting, the motion could not be raised in such a circumstance. The petition, which also required fifty (50) signatures to be submitted, outlined a number of areas in which the student felt that the president should be held accountable. These areas included Lack of transparency, Use of funds, and Overall poor management of the Guild. Many persons have since taken to social media to share personal takes on the matter, however the vast majority of students are still waiting anxiously on an official verdict. The only question that remains at the moment is “Can the guild council suffer the loss

of yet another councilor?” If this were to happen, the council would then be placed in a much more difficult position than it already was. There is currently no real update on the matter, however the signatures which were submitted is in the process of being verified by the Office of Student Services. Considering this is all being done alongside the verification of recently

nominated election candidates, it is difficult to say just how long the process would actually take.

Whether or not the allegations brought against the president are factual or of personal opinion, we continue to remind the Guild of Students that the council is here to serve you and acknowledges accountability. Updates on the matter will be provided as soon as possible to the student body.

The Cave

HELPFUL

TIPS FOR

SURVIVING

THE UWI ELECTIONS CAVE HILL EDITION CAMPUS Tip #1: Attend the mini debates.

Mini debates are the perfect opportunity to get to know the candidates better. Their responses to questions may very well turn the tide during elections.

elections. If there are any outstanding fees or holds on your account, your right to vote may be hanging in the balance. Don’t wait until election day to find out!

Tip #4: Don’t vote based on popularity.

Voting based on a candidate’s popularity rather than their competence never ends well. Listen to the candidate's plans, consider their track record, and use critical thinking when casting your vote.

Tip #2: Look out for candidates’ mandates.

It is important to know how the student government plans to serve you.

Look out for their ideas through mandates, and determine for yourself whether they seem realis- Tip #5: Participate in sample polls. tic and helpful.

Sample polls are the best Tip #3: Ensure that you way to gauge a candidate’s progress during election are eligible to vote!

Please remember that week. Depending on the candidates may only students with a good poll academic standing are strengthen their campaign allowed to vote in guild methods until election day.

When you think medical student you may not always think about this medical student because she is simply not the average. Unorthodox might be one word to describe Shanice “Worldchanger” Musgrave, a third-year medical student who wears many caps on a daily basis besides the responsibility of the Medical Sciences rep of two terms. Shanice completed her former education in Biomedical Engineering (BSc) and Education (MA) whereafter she spent a few years working in healthcare as a “Biomed” while managing her own academic business which she is still very much engaged in today. Additionally, Shanice is known in Christian spaces as an emerging prophet and intercessor of her times and most recently, first-time author and wife.

The Cave

UPCOMING WEEKS So-Sci WEEK FEBRUARY 13TH - 19TH

LAW WEEK FEBRUARY 20TH - 26TH

SFK WEEK

FEBRUARY 27TH - MARCH 5TH

IN RECENT WEEKS NEWS IN SHORT

01

COVID-19 CASES ON HALLS

02

NOMINATION EXTENSION

03

GUILD COUNCIL RESIGNATIONS

A number of COVID-19 positive cases were identified on the campus’ Halls of Residence at the start of this semester. This resulted in new protocols being implemented as well as the postponement of face-to-face classes, laboratories, and campus appointments for two weeks.

Due to a number of elected positions remaining uncontested at the end of this election’s nomination period, a special extension was granted to encourage persons to apply. These positions include treasurer, two chairpersons, and a number of faculty representatives. The extension will end on Monday February 14th.

At a Special General Meeting of the Guild of Students the council revealed that a total of three (3) councilors have resigned. These were the Treasurer, Faculty of Law Representative, and the Returning Officer. Since then, a new Returning Officer has been appointed due to the ongoing election season.

CHILL SUDOKU !!

MARCH 6TH - 12TH