The Heights

Heckelman, Garrigan Highlight Experience and Intersectionality at Town Hall

Jack Beckman • April 5, 2024

At the UGBC presidential town hall Thursday night, Meghan Heckelman and Katie Garrigan, the lone candidates in the 2024 UGBC presidential and vice presidential elections, said they hope to meet students where they are and make their platform accessible to all Boston College students.

Elections Committee Needs To Revamp Its Sanction Policies and Election Day Process

The Heights Editorial Board • April 16, 2023

Following its disorganized supervision of this year’s UGBC presidential and vice presidential election, the Boston College Elections Committee needs to overhaul its sanctioning process and reassess its election day protocols.

Elections Committee, Losing UGBC Pres. and VP Team Address Election-Deciding Sanction

Olivia Joung • April 5, 2023

A 25-vote deduction made the difference in the UGBC election Monday night when Jordan Nakash and running mate Yosan Tewelde lost after originally receiving 11 more votes than the winning team.

As Election Approaches, Elections Committee Defends Anonymity

Grace Hewitt • September 21, 2020

As students prepare to vote in the first Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) election since the controversial results of last spring’s executive election, candidates are again calling for more transparency from the Elections Committee (EC).

Elections Committee Should Increase Transparency and Clarify Sanctioning Guidelines

The Heights Editorial Board • February 18, 2020

The Elections Committee’s sanctions changed the outcome of the 2020 Undergraduate Government of Boston College election. The EC handed down seemingly inconsistent punishments for campaign violations,...

UGBC Team Criticizes Elections Committee

Scott Baker • February 18, 2020

Czar Sepe and Jack Bracher are arguing that policies set by the Elections Committee should be revised following their 18-vote loss in Tuesday’s UGBC executive elections.

UGBC Presidential Campaign Kickoff Event Marks Start of Election Season

Cole Dady • February 6, 2018

The Elections Committee is hosting a debate on diversity and inclusion on Tuesday evening, as well as a final debate on Feb. 11.

Akosua Achampong, Tt King Elected 2017-18 UGBC President, Executive Vice President

Connor Murphy • February 16, 2017

On Thursday evening, Aksoua Achampong and Tt King, both MCAS '18, were elected UGBC president and EVP, ending a contentious election season.

Elections Committee Holds UGBC Presidential Campaign Kick-Off

Connor Murphy • February 5, 2017

The candidates will next meet in Tuesday night's diversity and inclusion town hall event.

Deadline to Get in UGBC Race Extended to Friday

Connor Murphy • January 30, 2017

The new deadline will be Friday, Feb. 3, at 4 p.m. The election schedule will not change, with a campaign kickoff event scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5.

After Five Extra Weeks, Elections Committee Looks Back at a Hectic Election

James Lucey • May 1, 2016

Coming off of a hectic elections year, the BC Elections Committee takes a well-deserved breather and reflects on a wild semester in undergraduate politics.

Simons, Patel, Ulrich Continue on in Race to be UGBC President

Taylor St. Germain • March 23, 2016

Following the primary, three teams will continue on in hopes of becoming the 2016-17 UGBC president: Russell Simons, Matthew Ulrich, and Nikita Patel.