Reed Piercy, MCAS ’19, and Ignacio Fletcher, MCAS ’20, are currently collecting signatures to run, as well as Taraun Frontis, CSOM ’19, and Aneeb Sheikh, MCAS ’20.
Theology Professor Discusses the 2016 Presidential Election
“Catholic Social Teaching encourages us to take seriously the claim that the quality of one’s life is measured, at least in part, by the quality of one’s participation in the democratic life of this nation.”
With One Month to Go, College Democrats and College Republicans Talk Upcoming Election
Students talked about the presidential nominees and a variety of other issues, including global warming, LGBTQ rights, and ISIS.
Gary Johnson and the Future of Third Parties
“I fear that Johnson’s flub may have damaged the respectability of third-party candidates not only in this race, but moving forward.”
Saving the Republican Party
“As counterintuitive as it may seem, picking either Cruz or Trump in the long run is likely to help moderate Republicans in the future, by showing those on the far right that their extreme candidates cannot win a general election.”
For Full Diversity Coverage, Town Hall Necessary
“The elections committee has made the right decision in having a Diversity and Inclusion town hall.”
Elections Committee Announces Six Teams in the Running for UGBC President, VP
After the nomination deadline was extended to Mar. 1, the Elections Committee announced the six teams to run in the UGBC presidential primary. The general election will be held on Mar. 31.
New Student Group Advocates For Bernie Sanders
Boston College Students for Bernie Sanders hopes to generate student support for the presidential candidate by promoting an informed dialogue within the political landscape at BC.
Mind Over Matter: Cassidy Gallegos Razes Stigma To Raise Conversation
A champion for mental health awareness, Cassidy Gallegos takes on the upcoming UGBC presidential election.
UGBC Outsiders: James Kale’s Presidential Bid Born Out Of Campus Protest
James Kale enters this month’s presidential election as the candidate with the least experience in UGBC. A look at his perspectives on recent campus events and motivation for running.