The Man Behind the Beard
In every American election except two since records began it has always been the taller of the two candidates who has gone on to win - and in those other two elections the candidate with the nicest hair has emerged victorious. Well then, what chance do I have at 5'8" tall and with hair that a Simpsons character would be proud of?

Well, I think I am the best candidate for the job. If I didn't I wouldn't be standing. And to help you decide whether you should place your trust in me or not, here is a little bit about me.

Born, raised and schooled in Glasgow, I came through to Edinburgh for University in 2000. Currently in my fourth year of a law degree I plan on continuing at university and fulfilling my ambition of doing an English degree - something that I should have probably done in the first place.

Since October 2000 I have worked for EUSA in one practical capacity or another. For three years until mid 2003 I worked as a front door steward, a position for which I have many fond memories; and during this time I also spent a spell behind vthe bar trying to find out all I could about how the heart of the Unions operated.

I have also spent a spell in charge of the stores at Teviot Union - allowing me to see first hand the ins and outs that are the lifeblood of any Union building. And since the Committees were disbanded in 2002 I have also played an part in the Entertainments side of Teviot, Pleasance and Kings Building.
On a personal note I am also a keen sportsman. At school and in my first years and Uni I played rugby at club level, and I also enjoy the odd game of football in the meadows. Unfortunately torn ligaments in both of my knees in successive years (the right in 2001 and the left in 2002) means I can no longer play as regularly as I would like - although I was a member of the Teviot team that defeated Potterrow 3-2 in the Autumn (for now let's skip over the previous 22-0 defeat).

I've always enjoyed a good game of darts, and one I day I'm going to get a ticket and go to the Lakeside to see the World Championshiops just to savour the atmosphere. If I ever get round to it I'm going to bring my old dartboard through from Glasgow and give it another workout - still need to get that elusive 180!

Nowadays I can often be seen at Pub Quizzes, and am a proud member of The Littlest Hobos, Bar Oz Glasgows 9 times pub quiz winners! I've always considered pub quizzes a great way to spend an evening with a group of mates and I've been doing them since my history teacher at school decided it'd be a good idea to take his pupils (only 5 of us) along to his pub quiz so he had someone to answer questions on "youth culture".

On a side note. In the Cluedo pub quiz machine it's always Reverend Green with a spanner. Even if the machine tells you otherwise.
So that's basically me. A short male with bad hair who thinks he can do a good job.

I think I can help the Unions; I think I would do a good job; and I think I am the best candidate available.

The question is, do you?
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