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Keren Godwin and Gretchen Ferguson vs. Timothy Houlihan and Ryan Arnaiz

The 2020 Student Government Association candidates share their thoughts through a Q&A.

Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Keren Godwin/Gretchen Ferguson WHY DO YOU FEEL EQUIPPED TO LEAD SGA? Sophomore communication studies major Keren Godwin, presidential candidate: I've been in SGA this year as Horton [Hall] senator and I've really loved working with...

Replace the Electoral College with the popular vote

The system causes the same problems it intended to prevent.

Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) • February 7, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). After President Donald Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote in 2016, there has been heated debate concerning the usefulness of the system. Throughout the recent democratic presidential debates, the majority of the...

Impeaching Trump protects from future abuses of power

After text messages were released regarding the whistleblower case, America must consider impeaching Trump for his involvement in the Ukraine scandal.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 7, 2019

In a July call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump promised American aid to Ukraine in return for investigating Joe Biden’s son to promote his own success in the upcoming election, according to the New York Times. The whistleblower complaint said that...

Why Donald Trump needs to win in 2020

President Trump is the improbable common sense candidate.

Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer • March 30, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). On Aug. 6, 2015, the 10 highest-polling Republican presidential candidates stood on a stage in Cleveland, Ohio to face the nation. Among the candidates were five governors, three senators, one neurosurgeon, and a billionaire and reality...

Students register as midterm election approaches

Here is some helpful information as students prepare to vote in the 2018 midterm election.

Preet Christian, Freelance Writer • October 19, 2018

On Nov. 6, the midterm elections in the United States will take place. With millennials making up over a quarter of the eligible voting population in 2016, students will have the opportunity to greatly influence the outcome. VOTER REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT Every citizen in the United States is...

McCoy Davis wins SGA election with 50.3 percent

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2018

The student body elected McCoy Davis to serve as the Student Government Association president and vice president for the 2018-2019 academic year. JUBILATION TO PREPARATION McCoy Davis won 695 out of 1,381 votes, 50.3 percent of the total, with opponents Sandino Sutter winning 30.2 percent with...

Students vote for representatives

Chapel hosts three teams of SGA presidential candidates and one SMU candidate.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 14, 2018

Three pairs of Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates, as well as the unopposed Student Missionary Unionpresidential candidate, delivered their campaign platforms in chapel on Feb. 14. This election marks the first time three teams have campaigned for presidency...

SMU navigates difficulty in election proposal

Over the last two years, SMU has continued to see changes to its presidential election process.

John Kay, Freelance Writer • February 14, 2018

After a mix-up regarding the Student Missionary Union constitution, their board of directors have reverted back to an election process for this year’s SMU presidential election. Over the last two years, SMU has seen multiple changes to its presidential election process. In 2016-17, the board of...