Word: easternism
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Until the day before candidate statements were due, it looked like Josipovic’s coalition would run unopposed, save one single independent candidate. The Eastern Europeans would maintain their control, and, some worried, history would repeat itself...
...active Eastern European presence carried over to the composition of the executive board. Of this past year’s board members, six out of nine were of Eastern European descent. Some believe that the homogeneous makeup of the board had an effect on the society as a whole—for instance, the music selection at parties was mostly Eastern European...
Meanwhile, as tensions about representation mounted on the group’s perimters, internal disputes plagued the executive board. The social chair—a non-Eastern European student—left mid-year, and members complained about weak leadership and communication problems. Some also criticized the organization’s lack of involvement in the Tsunami relief efforts, accusing the board of organizing mediocre events that generated low enthusiasm and attendance...
Inspired by the Undergraduate Council election system, Josipovic gathered a group of members, more than half of whom were Eastern European, to run on a joint ticket, a method unprecedented in Woodbridge’s history...
...think there should be any quotas or jurisdiction. The board from 2002 to 2003 was very diverse and the board of 2003 to 2004 was very Eastern European, and they’ve both done well,” Josipovic says. “It only depends on how dedicated you are. Any restrictions on the type of people on the board are unacceptable...