Candidates for President
There are four candidates running for SA’s top spot this year.
Christian Zidouemba
Junior
Zidouemba said his friendly disposition will help him build relationships with students on campus.
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Hannah Edwards
Junior
Junior Hannah Edwards, the former Student Association vice president for diversity and inclusion, is vying for SA president.
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Charles Aborisade
Junior
Aborisade said students needs a “progressive” student leader who can bring students together after three semesters away from campus.
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Brandon Hill
Junior
Hill said he recognizes that at times the SA seems to be working against the student body, but the body’s “roots and intentions” are to support students.
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Candidates for Vice President
There are two candidates running for vice president this year.
Kate Carpenter
Sophomore
Carpenter said the SA needs to be approachable to build a better relationship with the student body.
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Sofia Packer
Junior
Packer said she is the best choice for vice president because she knows what it’s like to be on the “outside” of the SA.
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Hatchet Editorial Board Endorsements
The Hatchet’s editorial board – a group of opinion writers and staff members on Hatchet staff who are not affiliated with the news section – interviewed all presidential and executive vice president candidates about their platforms in March. Here’s who they decided to endorse for each position.
For President
Hannah Edwards
The editorial board felt that Edwards has the experience, passion and detailed plans needed to run the SA successfully.
For Vice President
Kate Carpenter
It is a close call, but we believe Carpenter’s experience and specific policy plans make her the best candidate for vice president.
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