VOLUME XVI NUMBER I THE BLUE PAGE ‘Shoutout to Yoda: May the fourth be with you. BLUE ARMY GENERAL ELECTIONS ‘At UCC we are taught to question everything we hear. However, the reaction to last assembly’s announcement of the blue army generals was a perfect example of that complacency which we are taught to avoid. From the unenthu- siastic response, we can assume that the student body, neglected as they were during the decision making pracess, was somewhat discontented. According to the election committee, 5 criteria points required fulfilling Humor, Creativity, Reliability, Spirit/Energy, and the ability to persuade and inspire others. Many of you may remember the Friday assembly, held a couple of weeks prior to the Easter weekend when the four finalists were called up to the stage to give the school a taste of their qualifications. What point was there in enter- taining this showdown when only 3 individuals (the current and previous athletic and head steward) would be making the decision? During the assembly, the final four candidates all displayed elements of the five criteria (listed above). Humor was consistently exhibited and appeared to be the strongest attribute of all four candidates. From Charlie Burgess’s com- ments on what he would like to fill his swimming pool with ({t was women for those of you who forgot) to more contro- versial comments concerning St. Mikes’s superiority to UCC regarding ‘lax’, humor undoubtedly played a leading role in this assembly. However, speaking of sending one’s son to SMC for better lacrosse development, even when joking, is insulting to our school and a questionable statement to make. Especially coming from one of our newly elected blue amy general NEW SCHOOL HYMN? With the IB2's so generously donating a new school hymn, which embodies Canadian patriotism while still respect- ing the school's heritage, (topnotch leaving class gift lads) we here at the Blue Page thought we'd try our hand at hymn selection. The following hymn brings forth a few of our respected Mayor's short (and wide) comings, while undeniably remaining reverent. Pethaps we'll be singing it in assembly next year ‘Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Ford: He is marching into downtown where the gravy vats are stored, He hath loosed the fateful vengeance of his terrible swift sword Our Ford is marching on Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Our Ford is marching on Ihave seen him on the doorstep of so many suburban homes, They have tunneled him a subway and constructed a great throne, I shall call and he shall answer on his righteous telephone Our Ford is marching on (Refrain) FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012THE BLUE PAGE VOLUME XVI NUMBER I FLAWED ELECTIONS CONTINUED. ‘What drove the knife in deeper was the fact that the election committee, though present at the assembly, completely disregarded the audience’s reactions to the candidates’ antics. According to the committee, “the assembly wasn’t our idea”. Their logic was therefore, because the assembly wasn’t their idea, they would try to base their decision solely off the interview, assessing the 5 criteria in each candidate. Clearly this was mis- guided as 800 minds think better than three. Such disre- gard for the assembly seems largely unacceptable as the assembly showcased the candidates’ ability to persuade and inspire others, as well as highlighting their capacity for humor, spirit and energy. Being a dedicated Blues fan, I felt it was my duty to write this article to address the issue from the people’s opinion. My goal of writing this article is to get you guys to speak up about the decisions that have been made. The Blue Army Generals are very impor- tant, they are responsible for representing the school at games and are supposed to lead the people. How can they be effective leaders if the people are not satisfied with them as generals? I urge you to let the elections committee know ifyou are discontented with the results or selection process, The criteria used to choose the generals were sound, but ultimately the final decision ‘was not representive of the student body. Let’s right this wrong, and may the Blue Amy have many successful endeavors in the future Abby Choudry HAIKU FOR D-HONG “The wings run out fast” Want superior value? Wait until the end HYMN CONTINUED. He hath overcome the unions with his mighty nerves, of steel: Ifye torment the taxpayers, then with his wrath ye shall deal, Let the Mayor, born of ‘tobicoke heel, Our Ford is marching on.” sh pinkos with his (Refrain) He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat, ‘As the vandals with their spray cans kneel before his council-seat He shell overpaint the bike lanes on Toronto’s Jarvis Street, Our Ford is marching on. (Refrain) He hath ensured through fearsome strength respect for you and me, He has contracted out garbage, car registration is now free For he has stopped the gravy train and thrown away the key, Our Ford is marching on. (Refrain) Eamonn O'Keeffe e THE BLUE PAGE is, Justin Elise, Editor Colin Fweel, Editor THE BLUE PAGE accepts all articles in good faith Hower- x, the editors will make the effrt to ensue fictual accwary Arti- cles may alo be edited for legth THE BLUE PAGE is your vice an the UCC commmiy, Email your articles to Huepage@u on ca FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012