Even though there was excitement at the Gateway on Oct. 17 for the announcement of the Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) election result the voter turnout in the elections was dismal. Only 467 students voted, which accounts for only 4.48 per cent of the 10,419 students who were eligible.

Adam McAlonan, who has been elected to his second SLC term, said, “There was a lot less people running this year, a lot less votes, and a lot less excitement overall.”

He hopes the gaps in candidate seats will be filled throughout the year. “I hope people realize that their school is being underrepresented and make a point to be heard.”

In the hot race for a seat in Hospitality and Tourism, Big Z won with 42 per cent of the votes.

“It was an entirely great campaign,” said Z.

“I have to give a big thanks to the cooking students who voted for me,” he said.

“Now I have to see what I can do and see what I can change for the better.”