SGA Endorsements – The University News

SGA Candidates Present Their Platforms at Debate

Colin Thierry, Staff Writer • February 20, 2020

On Feb. 18, the 2020 SGA Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debate was hosted at Carlo Auditorium. The candidates took time to outline the issues central to their respective campaigns and why they are...

SGA Candidate Profiles

Colin Thierry, Staff Writer • February 20, 2020

SGA President: Joseph Reznikov: Joseph Reznikov is a junior studying neuroscience with minors in mathematics and Catholic studies. He has served as a SLU 101 orientation leader, a university ambassador...

2011-2012 SGA Endorsements

Editorial Board • February 24, 2011

The following Student Government Association endorsements, an annual endeavor of The University News Editorial Board, are formulated following interviews with each candidate and attendance at the SGA Debates....

President

Editorial Board • February 19, 2009

Throughout this election cycle, Michael Harriss has impressed us with the clarity of his vision and strength of his platform. He has set clear goals that don't simply sound good, but are realistic as well, such as securing a 24-hour library and pairing new international students with "buddies" who will help them navigate their way through SLU.

Executive V.P.

Editorial Board • February 19, 2009

Amanda Mason knows a thing or two about students. As president of Oriflamme, a leader for SLU101, a peer instructor for U101 and an employee for the Department of Student Life, she is already a familiar face to a number of SLU students and student groups, who will be her primary constituents as executive vice president.

Financial V.P.

Editorial Board • February 19, 2009

This decision was the most difficult for the Editorial Board. The financial vice president's job is one that requires a balance between crunching numbers and working with committees and CSOs to sort through the funding allocation process. Robert Moehle's everyman persona will go a long way toward softening the finance committee's grizzled public image.

Academic V.P.

Editorial Board • February 19, 2009

As one of the most competent members of The Next Step's ticket, we couldn't help but be impressed by Thomas Chlebeck's earnest determination to set all of his objectives into motion. He exhibits the steady composure that is crucial for the position of academic vice president, as he must be able to effectively communicate the student body's wishes to SLU bigwigs.

Administrative V.P.

Editorial Board • February 19, 2009

Running for administrative vice president is always a somewhat daunting task, as the position lacks clearly defined boundaries in its job description. This silver lining to this, however, is that the position is open to the interpretation and creativity of the candidates, and the Editorial Board found that Andrew Miller very strongly took to this opportunity with his platform points.

Financial Vice President

Editorial Board • February 22, 2008

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT: Vote Jonathan Perdue Jonathan Perdue is believably sincere, and his genuine care for students has led him to campaign on what could be the most important feat for SGA: transparency. Perdue said that the student body as a whole should have access to the budget and, with Perdue, we finally believe that SGA will do its real job.

Academic Vice President

Editorial Board • February 22, 2008

Academic Vice President: Vote Samantha Morr Howard called Samantha Morr a balance to her own personality, but, in reality, Morr is the extreme opposite: While Howard excitedly relays her plans, Morr's subdued way of explaining her intentions may keep her audience from immediately jumping on board.

Administrative Vice President

Editorial Board • February 22, 2008

ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT: Vote Michael Harriss The administrative vice president must be strict, but he or she must also be a team player. Though Anulouwapo "Dami" Daramola would be firm with the senators, her aggression could be off-putting to some. Michael Harriss, a first-year senator, showed his cooperative nature while taking the heat from his ticket for his sweater vest and high waters.

Smoking referendum

Editorial Board • February 22, 2008

To ban, or not to ban? That is the question over which SLU smokers and non-smokers alike are fuming this election season. The referendum would forbid smoking on campus, banishing smokers to parking lots and the edges of campus when they want to light up. Voters must realize that this referendum will not directly affect the smoking policy at SLU; it is merely a gauge of opinion-an opinion poll to be presented as evidence for a later, administrative decision.

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