The Heights sits down with denim-clad UGBC candidates Anthony Perasso and Rachel Loos to talk campaigning, the function of student government, and bringing back the funk.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Without Policy Change, Napoli and Hussey Focus on Initiatives
Towards the end of their term, Napoli and Hussey reported no changes to the student guide, but the team remains hopeful about change down the line.
Opinions, Editorials
Incubator Phase Merits Approval from Administration
“Accepting this proposal would be a positive move by the administration.”
Opinions, Editorials
EC Should Consider Extending Elections Deadline
“A better way to handle the process of elections would be to extend the deadline to potentially hold the election after Spring Break. There are less than two weeks until the originally planned election, not nearly enough time for another campaign to mount a fully prepared competition.”
Top Story, On Campus, News
Olivia Hussey and Meredith McCaffrey Withdraw From UGBC Election, Campaign Kickoff Postponed
The exit by Olivia Hussey and Meredith McCaffrey from the UGBC presidential race on Saturday means just one team would remain on the 2016 ballot.
Opinions, Editorials
Election Committee’s Decision was Justified
“The Elections Committee’s decision was grounded in the rules outlined in its official Elections Code.”
Top Story, On Campus, News
Elections Committee Rejects Patel And Arquillo’s Appeal to Join UGBC Presidential Race
After review, Nikita Patel and Joseph Arquillo’s appeal to allow them to join the UGBC presidential race, the Elections Committee declined their request. No other teams will be added to the ballot.
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: A Response to the Election Committee’s Decision
Although the Elections Committee (EC) claims to be an unbiased, nonpartisan group, its decision to limit the UGBC election to two teams is clearly inspired by Bernie Sanders’ argument that “you don’t necessarily need a choice of 23 underarm spray deodorants.”
News, On Campus
Elections Committee Will Consider Appeal Made to Enter UGBC Race, Despite Previous Decision to Maintain Deadline
The Elections Committee will consider the appeal made by the team of Nikita Patel, CSOM ’17, and Joseph Arquillo, LSOE ’17 to enter the UGBC race. The deadline to enter was Jan. 29.
News, Top Story
Elizabeth Foley And Joseph McCarthy Exit UGBC Race
The team announced Monday night that they will no longer be running to be the president and executive vice president of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.
