Fall Elections Fill Remaining Senate Seats

Danny Flynn • October 3, 2019

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

Owen Fahy • October 2, 2019

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

Emily O’Neil • April 16, 2019

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

Owen Fahy • April 8, 2019

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

Grace Christenson • February 11, 2019

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

Grace Christenson and Jack Miller • February 11, 2019

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

Grace Christenson • February 4, 2019

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...

UGBC Fills Open Seats Following Delay in Elections

Samantha Karl • September 30, 2018

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.

Contested Races Draw to a Close in Massachusetts Primary Elections

Jack Goldman and Chloe McAllaster • September 6, 2018

Ayanna Pressley's win over incumbent Michael Capuano, BC Law '77, was one of the most surprising and historic elections of the Massachusetts primary. With no GOP challenger, she is poised to take the seat for the 7th District in the November elections.

UGBC Presidential Campaign Kickoff Event Marks Start of Election Season

Cole Dady • February 6, 2018

The Elections Committee is hosting a debate on diversity and inclusion on Tuesday evening, as well as a final debate on Feb. 11.

Don’t Let Fear Cast Your Vote

Nicholas Hissong • April 13, 2016

"The possibility of fire and brimstone is as unlikely as it ever was and, on top of that, the United States has an unbroken record of success when confronting its fears, and there doesn’t seem to be anything keeping that record from continuing."

What’s Next for ‘Ranchony,’ the Satirical Presidential Candidates? Not UGBC.

Connor Murphy • April 11, 2016

The Heights revisits the memorable yet unsuccessful UGBC campaign of Anthony Perasso and Rachel Loos, and their continued efforts to "Bring Back the Funk."