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Community goals manifests in nearly every SA candidates’ platform
Community-building initiatives have emerged on the platforms of nearly every candidate running for Student Association spots.
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Undergraduate CCAS senate seat most contested of SA elections
Eleven students are running to fill six CCAS-U seats in the SA Senate this year, making the race the most competitive in this year’s SA election.
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Fact check: Examining candidates’ platform points
The Hatchet sifted through each candidate’s initiatives and pulled out points where the SA hopefuls may have fallen short on the facts.
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Behind the platform: Meet the campaign managers aiding SA candidates
Campaign managers for the SA’s top positions said they wanted to join candidates’ teams to help their peers advocate for students.
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Three referendums address Colonials nickname, internal SA changes
Three referendums tackle topics that would make internal changes to the SA’s structure and press officials to consider a new nickname.
Meet the Candidates
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President: Nicole Cennamo
SA presidential candidate Nicole Cennamo said she plans to use her listening skills to elevate student voices in the SA’s top spot.
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President: SJ Matthews
SA presidential candidate SJ Matthews said her experience as the president of RHA has prepped her to lead the student government.
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President: ShanTorrian Underwood
SA presidential candidate ShanTorrian Underwood said she wants to use her personal experiences to advocate for students.
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Executive Vice President: Amy Martin
Amy Martin, a candidate for SA executive vice president, said her knowledge of the SA’s bylaws would help her lead the senate.
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Executive Vice President: Quentin McHoes
Quentin McHoes, a candidate for SA executive vice president, wants to use his status as an SA outsider to help enact change in the organization.