Of the seven candidates running for VP Internal, the Tribune endorses Katie Larson. As president and former VP External of the Music Undergraduate Students’ Association, Larson brings a unique point of view to a portfolio that’s often dominated by larger faculties. Her experience in event planning and accommodating the needs of students in her faculty will translate well to the position of VP Internal.

There’s only so much that a VP can do in a one-year term, so we’re skeptical of candidates who want to overhaul the portfolio entirely. However, there is certainly room for improvement, and Larson represents a balance between the old and the new. She recognizes the success of bigger events such as Frosh and Four Floors but will hopefully improve them through a commitment to SSMU’s sustainability and equity policies. However, we don’t agree with her suggestion to bring back Homecoming, which has flopped in the past.

We commend Larson for looking to expand the portfolio beyond the large SSMU events. Larson wants to provide support for other members of the executive and their events, such as strategic summits. Her concern for supporting her colleague’s events and communicating them to the student body will be integral to facilitating debate next year. However, this may be easier said than done, as she may find that the larger events like SSMU Frosh dominate her schedule.