Much information has been flying around the current candidates up for this year’s elections, but the most important facts the student body needs to know before voting are the candidates’ theme songs. Here are descriptions from a few candidates explaining the anthems to their campaigns.
“I’d go with Bob Dylan and ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ because the proposals being put forth for a vote right now are going change how we think about honor, one way or another, and I think it’s the Committee’s responsibility to be able to adapt to the needs and wants of the student body.”
- Alex Rossi, Honor candidate for the Commerce School
“I think my campaign theme song would have to be ‘Hello’ by Adele, because of the conversation I'd start with the University community if I'm elected to the Honor Committee. Our Honor system belongs to the student body, so it's important that the Committee give students the opportunity to define what honor and a community of trust mean at U.Va. today. As an Honor representative, opening this dialogue will be one of my priorities.”
- Matt West, Honor candidate for the College
“I think my campaign's theme song would be — as cheesy as it probably sounds — ‘I'll Be There For You,’ by the Rembrandts. My goal as a VPO is to be a resource for students and CIOs all over Grounds — I want to be there for them when they need resources, information or just a friendly face to talk with about their concerns. I want to be there for students and encourage them to engage with Student Council!”
- Alex Cutting, candidate for Student Council vice president of organization
“Journey — “Any Way You Want It.” I am all about making U.Va. work for the student, not the other way around. The student body is often faced with inconvenience, and a solution is needed. I wish to help make the lives of the student more convenient in any way possible, from an administration standpoint.”
-Michael Eaton-Byrd, candidate for Student Council vice president of administration
“‘We Come Running,’ by Youngblood Hawke, captures the energy and optimistic outlook I have on my campaign, emphasizes Abe[‘s] and my teamwork, and illustrates the huge opportunity to affect change that our team is embracing. Despite long hours campaigning when I’m ‘feeling broke and tired,’ the song reminds me to ‘always remember’ the greater vision I have for this university that first inspired me to run. By the time voting opens, we hope that every U.Va. student will join along ‘when we come running.’”
- Sarah Kenny, candidate for Student Council vice president of administration
“I would go with Daft Punk, ‘One More Time.’ My disposition is high energy like the song. It also demonstrates my experience, as this term would be ‘One More Time.’ Finally, the song celebrates the success we've had in Student Council this past year by increasing diversity, making Council more inclusive and more policy-oriented.”
- Abraham Axler, candidate for Student Council president
“My song would be ‘Hold my Hand’ by Jesse Glynne. The amount of love and support I have felt from my peers through this process has been incredible. I am so grateful for having such wonderful people in my life. I could not do this without each and every one of them. One week left until the end… and I know they will be holding my hand through the finish line. Let's go!”
- Emily Lodge, candidate for Student Council president
Candidates not appearing here did not respond for request to comment.
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