The Heights

Simons, McCaffrey Win Popular Vote in UGBC Debate

Taylor St. Germain • March 21, 2016

The six teams discussed issues ranging from diversity concerns to the effectiveness of UGBC in implementing policy.

Elections Committee Announces Six Teams in the Running for UGBC President, VP

Taylor St. Germain • March 5, 2016

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.

Elections Committee Announces Mar. 22 Primary Elections for UGBC Race

Sophie Reardon • March 3, 2016

In a Thursday night email to the potential candidates, the Elections Committee announced that the six teams running for president and vice president of UGBC will compete in a primary election on Mar. 22.

After Hussey Campaign Exited the UGBC Presidential Race, Elections Committee Extends Nomination Deadline

Taylor St. Germain • February 23, 2016

After the current executive vice president, Olivia Hussey, MCAS '17, dropped out of the UGBC presidential race on Saturday, the Elections Committee postponed the Elections Kickoff. As of today, the Committee extended the nomination deadline to Mar. 1 to allow for more competition.

EC Should Consider Extending Elections Deadline

The Heights Editorial Board • February 21, 2016

"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."

Elections Committee Will Consider Appeal Made to Enter UGBC Race, Despite Previous Decision to Maintain Deadline

Taylor St. Germain • February 16, 2016

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.

Elections Committee, Diversity Inclusion Discuss Debate Reform for UGBC Presidential Race

Taylor St. Germain • February 14, 2016

After one of the nominated teams raised concerns about the procedure to create debate questions for this year's UGBC election season, the Elections Committee has been working to make modifications.

Weak Communication From Elections Committee

The Heights Editorial Board • February 26, 2015

This impartial committee, tasked with enforcing fair UGBC elections and providing relevant information to students on these elections, has failed in offering consistent, timely information to students.

Napoli And Hussey Win 2015 UGBC Election By 318 Vote Margin

Carolyn Freeman • February 20, 2015

Thomas Napoli, A&S ’16, and Olivia Hussey, A&S ’17, will be the president and executive vice president, respectively, of UGBC.