Gareth Vieira
In Focus Reporter

Humber Students’ Federation elections are set to take place, so candidates have been trying to spread awareness about the organization and the importance of casting a ballot.

“I think a lot of students aren’t aware of exactly what HSF is or does,” said Amanda Connolly, who is running for the vice-president of administration at North Campus. “I think anytime you’re involved in some capacity with your school, you can only benefit from the experience.”

For Greg Narbey, a liberal arts and science professor, voting is one of the most important acts for a free and rational person.

“Not participating in the HSF elections is the equivalent of handing over your money to a perfect stranger to spend as they wish,” he said.

Full-time students pay $272 each year to HSF as part of their tuition fees.

Narbey said the vote is an opportunity to get students to pay attention to HSF and what it offers.

“HSF needs to market itself like any other organization,” said Narbey. “In a world that is fiercely competitive for people’s attention, the HSF election itself can represent one of the best ways of raising its profile and encouraging greater student participation.”
For Connolly, HSF is what makes school enjoyable.
“Like the slogan says, ‘HSF gives Humber life’ and we should all want to be a part of that,” she said.