Name: Taha Mourad
Program: Financial economics
Position running for: Vice-president (finance)
1) Why are you running for CUSA?
I love Carleton and want to make students’ lives better.
2) What do you think makes you a good candidate?
I am VP-finance for major clubs at Carleton. You can trust me!
3) What are two things you hope to achieve if elected?
– Bring more healthy and affordable options, including halal, kosher, gluten-free, and vegan food.
– Make CUSA’s budget more inclusive and transparent.
4) What’s one fun fact about yourself?
I’m a super happy person and I love people!
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Name: Kevin Pei
Program: Commerce
Position running for: Vice-president (finance)
1) Why are you running for CUSA?
I believe that CUSA requires a better candidate that knows the ins and out of business.
2) What do you think makes you a good candidate?
I’m smart, quick-thinking, and assertive in situations that I’m familiar with. I am passionate about the things I do and can take a systematic approach to accomplishing tasks. I don’t mettle myself in the petty politics and believe there’s always a wrong and right way to do it.
3) What are two things you hope to achieve if elected?
– Providing a personal finance service to help students manage their budget, investments, and any related topics.
– Understanding the entire tuition system and finding ways to undermine the rise in fees.
4) What’s one fun fact about yourself?
I am a rap lyrical mastermind—spreading the words of truth through the voting booths.
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Name: Reda Zarrug
Program: Political science
Position running for: Vice-president (finance)
1) Why are you running for CUSA?
Becoming a Raven was the best decision I made. I want to make sure all Carleton students get to experience a better Carleton.
2) What do you think makes you a good candidate?
In my experience as the current vice-president (student services) I am in charge of 11 service centres and their collective budget of $400,000.
3) What are two things you hope to achieve if elected?
I will eliminate ATM fees at all of our student businesses, and create a work study program.
4) What’s one fun fact about yourself?
I like long walks on the beach at night and hot yoga in the morning.
