elections

No unity within the Democratic party

The candidates and voters need to recognize the vast importance of unity and the even more important task of electing any Democrat over President Trump.

Joshua Shapiro | Contributing Writer

As the presidential election nears, it’s time to take another look at net neutrality

In 2017, Ajit Pai, the chair of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) announced that the FCC would roll back net neutrality rules in order to incentivize investment by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and to increase competition among broadband providers. The upcoming elections give us the opportunity to take another look at net neutrality and see what’s truly best for Americans.

Jonah Williams | Contributing Writer

SU elects leadership, sees drop in voter turnout

Student Union announced results of its spring election Wednesday, with drops in both the number of candidates and voter turnout reflecting decreased student engagement with SU.

Emma Baker | News Editor

Staff ed: Student Life endorses Scales, Kish for SU exec

The fact that the race for president is the only truly competitive one represents the reckoning SU currently faces: People simply don’t want to join.

SU adjusts candidate standards, rules before spring election

Student Union revised election rules to raise candidate conduct and academic standards, while also working to remove ambiguity from the campaign rulebook.

Jessica Bigley | Contributing Reporter

Staff ed: Don’t let ‘R,’ ‘D’ or ‘XYZ’ be a rubber stamp

This month, Missouri voters received a lesson in the integrity of their politicians.

Wash. U. elects Student Union Senate, Treasury members, ArtSci Council

Student Union held its fall elections Tuesday, with students electing 13 senators, 14 Treasury representatives and six ArtSci Council members.

Zachary Berman | Staff Reporter

Student Union to remove incumbent tags on future ballots

Student Union Senate and Treasury voted to remove incumbent tags on all future SU ballots through a roll call vote at a joint session Tuesday evening.

Zachary Berman | Contributing Reporter

Mandoli, Ragnone win Student Union elections

Students voted to elect junior Iliana Ragnone as Student Union’s vice president of finance and sophomore Tess Mandoli as SU’s vice president of administration in Tuesday’s election, which saw a record-breaking turn out.

| Senior News Editor

Keep SU accountable, pay attention to upcoming elections

SU officials have failed to fulfill their obligation of accountability to the student body through their conduct and their work ethic. But no one has posted in outrage on social media. No conversations are calling for change.

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