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Originally Posted by troutman
One component of the UCP platform I really don't like is allowing College students to opt out of Student Associations (and fees). This could cripple campus radio, tv and newspapers, that rely on the student levys for funding. These media are important in the community for airing alternative voices. Volunteers at these outlets gain excellent experience that can lead to great job opportunities.
Ford has done something similar in Ontario, and it is a big existential threat to these stations and newspapers.
https://www.ncra.ca/news/press-relea...99s-fee-policy |
I completed my undergraduate degrees and masters at the U of C. I can't say I ever utilized any of the campus radio, tv, or newspapers. I might end up being in the minority but I will guess that 95% of the students don't utilize any of those media... so for me, I am perfectly fine with getting rid of them.
As for getting rid of Student Associations overall, I am also on board with that. It's usually a bunch of friends who run those things (very difficult to even volunteer if you are a general student) and not much is done with having them around.