Léa for Students' Association President

08/03/2021

This message is as much an important one as it is a difficult one for me to write. This last week was life-changing, it was moving, it was challenging, and it was probably one of the most stressful, time- and mind- consuming things I have ever done. Yet, it was also so incredibly important and not for one moment do I regret going for it, running for President, and doing this campaign together with so many passionate and caring fellow students.

I did not do it for the position or any prestige that might or might not be associated with it. I ran because I CARE A LOT about St Andrews and because I wished I could have had more time in this special town to make a difference. In my four years in St Andrews, I have given so much to this community. I have lived every day with a goal to make a difference. It was never easy but regardless of the close election loss I know that I have changed things and that in my short time here I left a legacy.

I know that I could have done so much more, and it broke my heart that this dream will never come to be and that now I must let it go.

I know so many of you dreamed this together with me and I cannot begin to express the gratitude to the many people that supported the campaign, that committed so much of their time last week, that voted and supported me. It was a close election and it just needed 50 or so more votes and things could have looked very different!

But regadless, what we did was so important, and I hope we lay a steppingstone for a future student to take this vision of a fairer, more just, caring, and sustainable St Andrews and run with it. I am proud of what we achieved last week, and I hope that sustainability will never again be a side consideration for a Presidential Election because it is so much more than printed paper and recycling. It is about our future and I hope that you will always fight for that. Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for sharing this vision with me.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

Never give up.

Love,
Léa

05/03/2021

🚨⏰ ONLY 2 HOURS LEFT TO VOTE ⏰🚨
Vote at: https://elections.st-andrews.ac.uk/election/

05/03/2021

Final reminder to cast your VOTE for in the Students' Association Elections! Also please message all your fellow St Andrews friends and colleges to remind them to vote.

Currently voter turnout is still below 30% so let's change that and create the CHANGE we want to see in St Andrews!

The voting closes at 6pm UK time today on Friday the 5th of March. Only 2 hours left - let's do this!

05/03/2021

Voting closes at 6pm! Make sure that your voice is heard!!



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04/03/2021

A final word from Léa on a few questions that have been most frequently asked of her during the campaign process.

Subtitles for the video are on Léa's campaign Instagram page.

[Captions: Lea standing in front of a plain background talking to the camera.]

Remember voting is open until tomorrow at 6pm!



elections.st-andrews.ac.uk/election/

04/03/2021

Still undecided? 🤔

Tune in today from 4-5PM to hear the candidates interview with Polis Live on STAR Radio! Léa will be on at 4:35PM to talk more about her campaign, why you should vote, and why vote for her! 📥

Flags? Fiascos? Foreign affairs? Future predictions? It’s all here on Polis Live! As the sister radio show to the publication Polis, we’ll be discussing all aspects of politics and international affairs, offering in-depth analysis on elections, current events, and long-term trends. Along with th...

04/03/2021

Check your emails! The Students' Association is offering some BIG incentives to vote! Aside from having your voice heard and choosing who will represent YOU, here are some other reasons to vote:

elections.st-andrews.ac.uk/election/

[ID: screenshot of recent email sent to all students detailing that the Students' Association will donate 20p for each voter to the Charities Campaign and that the current officers and Sabbs are committing to different challenges for different percentages of election turnout]

04/03/2021

Voting is open! Remember to today and tomorrow because !!

https://www.yourunion.net/representation/elections/

03/03/2021

How are you going to ensure meaningful representation and provision for post-graduate students?

See Léa's response here!

03/03/2021

What is the importance of respect and kindness?

Hear Léa's response here.