After more than a week of plot twists in the race for Student Government positions, the polls are open. In just a few days, we’ll have a new set of student leaders on campus.
Uncontested ‘U First’ ticket utilizes scheduled debate to promote platform, initiatives
The Executive Ticket Debate was supposed to be a forum for the two registered tickets running for executive positions in Student Government to explain to voters why they were the best choice. However, with all the candidates from one ticket dropping, the debate gave U First an opportunity to explain and promote its initiatives.
Guide to this year’s Student Government Executive Elections
They’re looking to get your vote next week when Student Government elections start. Here’s what you need to know about each candidate.
U First runs as only full ticket for executive positions, solo runner for VP
It went from two to one quick. By the end of the week, there were two tickets running for the Executive Branch of Student Government. Now, it’s the U First ticket and one solo candidate vying for the vice-president position.
Number of students running in Student Government elections increases in last hours of registration
Registration for the upcoming Student Government elections has closed. There are two tickets running for executive positions and multiple students vying for each of the available Senate seats.
Student Government sees lower registration turnout rates as election deadline approaches
The deadline to register for Student Government elections is fast approaching. So far, only one ticket has registered to run for the Executive Branch and some senator seats are still up for grabs.
Student Government elections around the corner; what you need to know
The University of Miami’s Student Government has been involved in crafting some of the school’s most influential initiatives regarding student life. In just a few weeks, new members will be elected into office to represent interests of the student body.
Homecoming 2017 theme: Magic in U
The University of Miami’s homecoming committee revealed this year’s Homecoming Week theme to be “The Magic in U” on Monday. “We always describe homecoming as such a magical time, and the way that the committee developed the theme fit the vision perfectly,” said Laura Thornton, chair of the Homecoming Executive Committee. The theme was revealed…
New student tailgate zone to open for 2017 football season
Saturday’s home football game will kickoff the season with a new team and a new tailgate zone, too. It’s called the Student Fan Zone, and it will provide students with what other football tailgates usually lack: shade, water, food, picnic tables and real bathrooms. After a controversial policy change halfway through last year’s football season,…
UM receives STARS Silver rating, aims to maximize sustainability efforts
The use of a bio-digester for food waste in the Hecht/Stanford dining hall, the construction of a LEED Platinum certified building in the Frost School of Music and the installation of solar panels on top of the food court are just three of many sustainability advancements that University of Miami has undertaken in recent…
Women’s center bill passed, pending approval by Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Government (SG) Senate voted almost unanimously March 29 to pass a recommendation that the university create a women’s and gender resource center. The authors of the bill, senators David Mejia, Milind Khurana, Dominique Hardy and Justin Grauer and students Carolina Bendaña and Shannon Casey, were relieved to see the project make some progress after…
Cane Buddy provides freshmen with mentorship system
For many first-year students, transitioning to college life can be confusing and difficult, but most have pieced together the ins and outs of campus life by senior year and are ready to help out floundering freshmen. Student organization Cane Buddy was founded two years ago to foster a mentorship system between upperclassmen and new students. When…