2008 Woodie Awards
Student government members urge student population to vote
Kate Poole
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: News
Nestled in the ground floor of Hawley lounge lies the Sacred Heart University student government office. Yes it may be small, and at times cluttered, but inside the university's elected student officials are hard at work.
The student government elections for the 2008-2009 school year will take place April 16 and 17. "Meet the candidates" will be at 7 p.m. on the 16th in the mahogany room. The polls will be open that night at 9 p.m. until the following afternoon.
The positions that the candidates run for are class board positions as well as executive board positions such as student body president. All candidates must campaign around campus and speak at the meet the candidates event in order to win the votes of the students.
"Election time could be both hectic and exciting. Elections are fun for people who are trying to switch positions and run for a higher office," said Mike Tarantino, vice president of finance. "Campaigning is always fun, coming up with catchy slogans and flyers to hang up. It can also be hectic and stressful when you see how many people are running for the same position that you want, but that also makes it fun for the competition."
Although many familiar faces run for office each year, it is no guarantee that the same people will win the same positions. The stakes are just as high in this year's election as they were in the last.
"You never actually know what is going to happen during the campaigning. You have to think about what you will say in your speech, what tactics you can use to gain student voter's attention, and you really have to examine yourself as well. You have to re-evaluate your beliefs and see what you stand for," said Shaun Mitchell, senior class vice president.
Sure it may seem like a lot of work to take part in elections but those who win are able to become a part of a powerful group on campus.
"Student government does a lot of behind the scenes stuff that students may not realize they do," said Kelly Parks, vice president of judicial affairs. "For example the white out at the basketball game, we worked with athletics to make it a really important event."
The student government elections for the 2008-2009 school year will take place April 16 and 17. "Meet the candidates" will be at 7 p.m. on the 16th in the mahogany room. The polls will be open that night at 9 p.m. until the following afternoon.
The positions that the candidates run for are class board positions as well as executive board positions such as student body president. All candidates must campaign around campus and speak at the meet the candidates event in order to win the votes of the students.
"Election time could be both hectic and exciting. Elections are fun for people who are trying to switch positions and run for a higher office," said Mike Tarantino, vice president of finance. "Campaigning is always fun, coming up with catchy slogans and flyers to hang up. It can also be hectic and stressful when you see how many people are running for the same position that you want, but that also makes it fun for the competition."
Although many familiar faces run for office each year, it is no guarantee that the same people will win the same positions. The stakes are just as high in this year's election as they were in the last.
"You never actually know what is going to happen during the campaigning. You have to think about what you will say in your speech, what tactics you can use to gain student voter's attention, and you really have to examine yourself as well. You have to re-evaluate your beliefs and see what you stand for," said Shaun Mitchell, senior class vice president.
Sure it may seem like a lot of work to take part in elections but those who win are able to become a part of a powerful group on campus.
"Student government does a lot of behind the scenes stuff that students may not realize they do," said Kelly Parks, vice president of judicial affairs. "For example the white out at the basketball game, we worked with athletics to make it a really important event."
Be the first to comment on this story