The Heights endorses candidates Jack Bracher and Gianna Russi, both MCAS ʼ22, for the 2021 Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president. This endorsement is based on each team’s policy platforms and the 30-minute meetings that The Heights editorial board held with each team. Out of the four teams running, Bracher and Russi…
Ward 6 Candidates
Get to know the Ward 6 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 5.
Fall Elections Fill Remaining Senate Seats
Lorenzo Leo, Dennis Weiboldt, Kat Kmetz, Ted Park, and Shakay Khatua will represent the freshman class in the Senate this year.
Eleven Freshmen to Compete in Thursday UGBC Elections
UGBC will hold Senate elections on Thursday for the five Class of 2023 seats, three at-large senator seats, and one Class of 2020 seat.
Panelists Weigh Social Media Ahead of 2020 Election
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College and College Democrats of BC joined forces, organizing a discussion on the role of social media in elections.
UGBC Senate Candidates Release Platforms Ahead of Thursday Election, Not All Seats Will Be Filled
Elections for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Senate, previously known as the Student Assembly (SA), will be held on Thursday.
Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot
This year, the question “Should Boston College withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry?” will appear on the presidential elections ballot for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.
UPDATE: Ahead of Debates, UGBC Candidates Release Official Platforms
The two remaining presidential teams in the Undergraduate Government of Boston College presidential election race disclosed their official platforms at Monday night’s election kickoff. Both teams also sent The Heights extended platforms with more policy details.
UGBC Presidential Elections Platform Drafts Released
The three teams campaigning to be Undergraduate Government of Boston College President and Executive Vice President released their initial platform proposals to The Heights after they officially declared their candidacies this week. At the core of all three platforms is the intent to cultivate a more inclusive campus culture, but the teams disagree on how…
UGBC Fills Open Seats Following Delay in Elections
After a technical hiccup delayed the elections, this year’s Undergraduate Government of Boston College elections for Student Assembly (SA) filled nine open seats—four first-year positions, three senior class positions, and two miscellaneous positions.