Election Issue 2024
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Voting for this semester’s Student Union (SU) election begins at 9:00 p.m. CST on Nov. 12 and will close at 9:00 p.m. CST on Nov. 14. Student Life reached out to the 55 candidates regarding their platforms and how they hope to help students— 27 candidates responded.
As a student body, we should not be complacent — we should instead strive to increase voter turnout to make SU more representative of the student body and its beliefs.
Thousands of students will vote for their future Student Union (SU) treasury representatives and senators on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9:00 p.m. CST. But what impact do these roles have on campus? Student Life breaks down the purpose and structure of SU, as well as its influence on campus life. SU Exec SU’s Executive branch serves as a point of leadership for SU. There are five members of this branch: President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Programming, and Vice President of Engagement. The President of SU leads the organization and presides over the Executive Council. […]
Clearly, SU is far from united. Unfortunately, the 13-person slate is likely to exacerbate this division.
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