SPOTLIGHT: Two wrongs don't make a right > DSU Conservative and Libertarian Club opens doors amid controversy Aaron Guillen Staff Reporter F° route to class, students might have noticed an eye-catching poster on several bulletin boards around both campuses. Kellie Leitch, a Conservative candidate for the 2019 election, holds a Canadian Red Ensign flag. Below Leitch sits a Trump and Harper Pepe frog meme, and a woman wearing a “Make Canada Great Again” toque. At first glance, the poster incites shock and amusement, but ultimately garners interest in finding out if such a club would be so forthright. Discussing politics can bring people closer together, but more often than not, farther apart. Alexander Emanuelli, President of DSU Conservative and Libertarian Club, hopes to bring students together to discuss politics, both right- and left-wing, in a peaceful manner. “We are directed towards right-wing politics, but we have also always made clear that whatever your politics are, anyone is welcome to come. Granted, as of yet we haven't had any lefties take us up on that offer. We have had some people who are politically agnostic and wanted to learn,” said Emanuelli. “The desire to make the club came first and actually finding the people came after. The main thing I really wanted was to provide students at Douglas with a way to find out about right-wing ideas if they are new to politics, especially considering all the smears going around lately, with the election and all” Since its opening at the beginning of the winter 2017 semester, the DSU Conservative and Libertarian Club has been growing slowly, but steadily. Nonetheless, Emanuelli is glad to participate in political activism. While Emanuelli assures students that club meetings will be mostly for discussions, he hopes not to scare away those who are new to politics by opening the floor for debate in whatever issues are brought to the table. Ultimately, he hopes Dsu Conserwnative Libert: to avoid the intensity that many might associate with outlying right-wingers in today’s society. “There has been a fair bit of controversy over the creation of this club. When I first started promoting this club at the Winter Semester Club Day, I had several people very angrily come up to me and over the course of several exchanges they promised me that the club would not be chartered,” he explained. Emanuelli further described how most anger was focused on the Make America Great Again hat and shirt he > Connect with the business world Carlos Bilan Staff Writer O: March 23, the DCBA will hold a “Business Panel Night” in room N1200 at the New Westminster campus. The event will be a learning opportunity for students, as there will be networking and presentations. “The Business Panel Night will consist of three to five minute presentations from our speakers, followed by an opportunity to network with fellow students, panel members, and other representatives,” said event leader Jeffrey Banggayan, a student in the BBA Financial Services program. “Speakers will talk about how they got into their fields, what they like about their careers, and their past experiences.” Banggayan also noted that firm representatives will be present, including MNP, RED Company, and Robert Half, who will be available for students to talk with after the presentations. “Anyone that attends this event will get a better understanding of what the business world has to offer them outside of post-secondary, a chance to groom their networking skills, and to establish relationships with industry professionals, Douglas alumni, and fellow students,” he said. “Panel members will essentially speak about where their education and decisions took them once they left school. Students that attend will learn if the current program they are in is what they want to continue pursuing, and what decisions they should or shouldn't be n Club donned. Within the two and a half hours he represented the club, six complaints were made, a paper that said, “No Hate On My Campus” was posted outside their club door, and someone emailed them asking if they promoted harassment or harm against marginalized groups. “I would like to say that no, we do not, and I am very grateful that the Student Union has been very supportive of our freedom of speech and freedom of expression despite the complaints our club has received,” said Emanuelli. Though the values he has stood image via Conservative and Libertarian Club. Photo by Aaron Guillen The DSU Conservative and Glue eet Bees es Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in Room 328 in the DSU Building at the New Westminster Campus. behind have faced adversity from some, Emanuelli heads into the remaining semester with hope for insightful discussions with a growing group of open-minded individuals. The club has yet to host any events, but should its membership flourish, Emanuelli has several ideas for the future. DCBA holds Business Panel Night €¢ Bring business cards if you have them, dress to impress, and be prepared to network.” - Jeffrey Banggayan making to get on a specific career path.” Banggayan chose to lead this event because he wanted to learn more about the behind the scenes work, learn the skills required to be an effective leader within the DCBA, and be able to transfer those skills to the real world. Bangayan advised to those attending, “Bring business cards if you have them, dress to impress, and be prepared to network. Coming to events such as this one is a great way to get yourself in the eyes of potential employers. Firms may not be hiring right now, but they are observing how you interact with [firm representatives], including themselves. If you are able to set yourself apart and continue to do so at other events like this one, you'll have a better chance of getting a job with them once you finish your education.” Attendees for the event are required to register online on the DCBA website. Food and refreshments will be provided.