BPC is searching for a new Host, Co-Host, & Reporters!

Big Purple Couch is looking for a new on-screen team for the upcoming season! Think you have what it takes to be the host, co-host, or a reporter for BPC? We want to see what you’ve got!

Host:
For those who are interested in replacing the lovely Christine Clark, interviews will be held on the night of April 10th. The interview will include a few brief questions and a short audition. The audition will be in the style of our opening banter for the show each week. If you are interested in the position of Host, send an email to media@usc-uwo.org by Sunday, April 8th to receive further details and sign up for an interview.

Co-Host & Reporter:
Co-Host and Reporter auditions will be held the morning of April 11th. This will involve an audition where you will be asked to banter with the newly chosen host. You will be able to indicate your interest in Co-Host, Reporter, or both at the time of your audition. Please send an email to media@usc-uwo.org by Sunday, April 8th to receive further details and sign up for an audition.

Feel free to email media@usc-uwo.org with any questions regarding the positions or the audition process.

Good luck!

P.S. you can join the Facebook event here!

Second last episode of the season!

We’re almost done season 5! It’s been a great year so make sure you don’t miss this week’s episode.

Catch Poetry Slam, information about the new Digital Communications Certificate and Diploma, and an interview and performance from Dark in the Glow!

2012 Elections Update

Well this was unexpected. After 2 weeks of campaigning, only hours away from the polls closing, and just about time for BPC to start the Results Show, voting was shut down and the 10,000 votes already registered were deemed invalid. This was devastating news for all involved but ultimately the right decision given the hack of the Vote website on Tuesday night. Elections will pick up after reading week and our Results Show will now take place on March 1st. All of the details regarding the decision can be found in the links below. We sincerely hope that all those who voted these past couple days will stay interested and committed to the election process as this next series of events plays out.

Elections Announcement

Updated Schedule & Regulations

Financially Mistaken with BPC

So, at this point, you know what each of the candidates has to offer you. But do you know how much it will cost or if their promises are financially feasible? The current VP Finance, Jennifer Valadao, worked with the rest of the USC Exec to put together Financially Mistaken. Take a look at this comprehensive document to see how each candidate measures up.

Download: Financially Mistaken

Video-on-Trial & Politically Incorrect

It’s almost time to vote! Have you decided who you want to be your 2012-2013 USC President? Check out Politically Incorrect with Andrew Forgione for some hard-hitting interviews with each of the candidates or Video-on-Trial to make sure everyone is still having fun.

 

BPC Poll: Who will you vote for?

The time to vote is quickly approaching. BPC is wondering, who do you plan on voting for in the 2012 USC presidential election?

VOTE HERE

USC Presidential Debate Recap

Weren’t able to make it out to the debate last night? We’ve boiled 3 hours down to 13 minutes to highlight some of the things that you need to know.

USC Presidential Candidate Websites

Don’t make your decision based on who has the prettiest posters or the best campaign video. Take a look at each candidate’s platform and what they are offering you. Here is a list of the candidate’s websites for you to explore:

Adam Fearnall: voteadam.ca

Claire McArthur: voteclaire.ca

Logan Ross: loganross.ca

Jon Silver: votejonsilver.ca

Meet the BPC Elections Team!

Christine Clark, Celia Grimbly, and Ian Clarke will be bringing you everything you need to know about this campaign season! You can follow them on Twitter too: @cclark19BPC @celiagrimbly @clarkeianBPC

Let the games begin!

At midnight tonight, campus will be a flutter with campaign teams for the USC Presidential Candidates. Who’s in the running? Four very different candidates: Adam Fearnall, Claire McArthur, Logan Ross, and Jon Silver. Each will have something different to offer and we’re here to help you decide who will best represent you on the USC. Here is a schedule of upcoming events where you can find out more about each of the candidates:

Wed. Feb. 1st @ 7 PM, Mustang Lounge - Presidential Debate

Thurs. Feb. 2nd @ 1-2 PM, Spoke – BPC Two-on-One Interviews

Wed. Feb. 8th @ 11AM-1PM, Mustang Lounge - Media Forum

Thurs. Feb. 9th @ 1-3 PM, Spoke - Politically Incorrect w/ Andrew Forgione

Thurs. Feb. 15th @ 7-9 PM, Mustang Lounge - Election Results hosted by BPC

And many other video updates to come! Keep checking back for everything you need to know about the 2012 USC Elections Season.