Election ads review: 2017 BC provincial election > Which ads will woo the hearts of voters? Jerrison Oracion Senior Columnist he BC Provincial Election this year is one of the most important elections in the province’s history. Voters have to decide if they improve the lives of everyone in BC or keep the reputation of the province stable. Just like the ads during the 2015 Federal Election, the ads in this election will likely determine the results of the election. Thus, it’s important that voters know which ad is better than all the rest. Here are my reviews of some of the election ads in the BC Provincial Election this year, as they try to win over the fickle hearts of BC’s voters. BC NDP—Your Premier This ad involves John Horgan explaining the things that Christy Clark did as the Premier of BC so far. We see John walking around a Vancouver neighborhood and talking to various people in the neighborhood. It shows that John is a very friendly person and likes to have conversations with everyone. Also, it shows that he will work hard for everyday people. BC Liberals—BC’s Working Christy Clark thinks that the province is on the right track. In this ad, she explains the reputation of the province and how it is made possible by the creation of jobs, which Cazzy Lewchuk Opinions Editor firmly value education, and I believe that everyone should pursue it at a post-secondary level if they have the opportunity to. Whether studying trades, STEM, arts, or humanities courses, I believe there is a school for every student. Post-secondary education significantly increases your job prospects, but it’s also important for its own sake. Education is the greatest tool there is. Many students, myself included, struggle with motivation in school. Many of us are spending thousands of dollars working towards a degree we are unsure boosts the economy. She knows her facts and she is very convincing when she explains them. Although she seems like a nice woman, some people do not like her because of her policies. Christy says that there are more things to be done to keep the province's reputation stable, but it is unknown how she will do that. what to even do with. Many of us even sink money into classes unsure about what program or degree we're working towards. If you are at a point in your education where youre struggling, either with your finances, grades, future plans, or some combination, it’s a good idea to take a break. When school is seriously impacting you negatively, it needs to cease being a factor in your life—at least for a while. School should be a positive experience that benefits one’s life for the present and future. I myself took a full school year off by accident due to missing an application deadline. I had a wonderful experience during my gap year. I was able to do full-time work at a job I enjoyed, and se Tt ¢@ || & RARE ecwahtl (el ba a eae) rim deity | em BC NDP—Christy Clark’s Economy—Not Working for You The BC NDP uses exercise to demonstrate the BC economy right now. We see a woman running on a treadmill and various facts being shown. They really want to get our hearts pumping. As more facts are shown, the treadmill speeds up and the woman tries to keep up with it until she falls off it and scrapes her arm. This shows that if these things keep on going, the province will explode and there will be a lot of people in the hospital. This is the best attack ad of the election this year. BC NDP's John Horgan is on a spending spree And you'll get stuck with the bill. me eet) eee ee ow ie a BC Liberals—BC NDP Platform: “Simply not viable” Some people think that the BC NDP’s election platform costs a lot of money and will lead the province to a deficit. The BC Liberals try to prove this with this attack ad. The ad uses information from two economists that they hired who are likely pro- BC Liberals, according to last week’s Leaders’ Debate. The attack ad is a typical attack that is likely not accurate because the BC NDP’s platform could help a lot of people. The Liberals need to sort themselves out if they think that Canadian voters are just going to welcome them back with open arms. ee aa to find a house, an elderly woman who tries to live life after retirement, and a miner working outside the province. I like how the ad uses slow motion to make it look optimistic, like he’s the star of an action movie. Also, the end of it reminded me of the end of the music video of the Bruce Springsteen song We Take Care of Our Own. Maybe this means the NDP will take good care of us? Maybe things will finally BC NDP— Commitments The full 2 minute and 30 seconds version of this ad shows more of John Horgan being approachable and looking like a successful Premier. John goes to a basketball tournament in a school and talks to a variety of people, including a couple trying Photos via BCLiberals and BCNewDemocrats via Youtube be different this time? Only time—and the outcome of the election—will tell. Quit school and get a job > The advantages of having gap years continued writing professionally and personally—my field of study and interest. I absolutely enjoyed the lack of stress from homework or exams, as well as the sudden increase in free time. I’m looking forward to returning to school in September, and I will benefit a lot more from the motivation that comes with attending classes now that I’ve had some time away from the institution. There is no rush to finish school. We are only young once, and this is the time to experience life and the world around us. Particularly in an era of crippling student- loan debt, a bad economy, and careers becoming harder to find, working towards a degree can seem very unpleasant. This is especially true if you are not planning to pursue graduate school or extra education after the initial four years of a bachelors. As long as you plan out your gap year and spend it doing meaningful things, it can be one of the best things you can do asa student. Committing to a job that’s rewarding in some way, saving up money, travelling, or pursuing a passion is all very good for a person, just as much as pursuing education can be. We have the rest of our lives to commit to routine and responsibilities. While, yes, you are free to do what you like at any age, it is in our 20s that we have the most freedom, and those years largely determine what we'll do in the future. Take some time off if you think the time is right. You'll be glad you did.