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The Breakthrough BU slate. Breakthrough BU was elected for the 2024-2025 academic year and aims to create spaces for marginalized groups, raise awareness for on-campus safety resources and emphasize transparency in student government. COURTESY OF BREAKTHROUGH BU

Breakthrough BU wins StuGov Executive Board election, discusses plans for 2024–25 academic year

Kiera Mcdonald April 12, 2024

Breakthrough BU aims to add inclusive measures after their recent victory in the Boston University Student Government Executive Board elections for the 2024–2025 academic year. BUild Beyond and...

BUnited meets with a student at BU beach

BUnited slate runs uncontested in StuGov elections

Molly Farrar March 4, 2021
With the Boston University Student Government elections fast approaching, the BUnited slate is ready to begin their term as the next StuGov Executive Board, said Student Body President-nominee Nyah Jordan, a junior in the College of Communication.
Student Government plans to feature student talent, create opportunities for people to socialize safely on campus and increase involvement within the BU community during the Spring 2021 semester. COURTESY OF DAVID HAETTY

OneBU Spring agenda plans to keep students engaged, provide more social opportunities

Emily Stevenson January 25, 2021
Student Government’s Spring semester goals will look similar to the Fall, but will focus more on showcasing student talent, keeping engagement levels up and bringing the Boston University community together, according to StuGov representatives.
OneBU, the executive board of Boston University’s Student Government, has made progress toward realizing some of its platform promises, despite setbacks. COURTESY OF DAVID HAETTY

OneBU works to meet platform promises

Claire Williams November 16, 2020
OneBU, BU StuGov's 2020-2021 elected slate, has returned some of its platform promises such as networking resources and mental health care, and is working on doing more for the student body.
Boston’s skyline. In the fall, the Campus News section will explore issues such as COVID-19, campus construction, sexual assault, sustainability, Student Government and inclusivity. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

A preview of campus news coverage: Fall 2020

Melissa Ellin June 12, 2020
The Daily Free Press has dedicated itself to covering stories that matter to Boston University’s community for 50 years now. In continuation of that legacy, here are the major points our Campus News section will investigate this coming semester.
Since taking office on May 18, OneBU, the Executive Board of Boston University’s Student Government, has been making progress toward their platform promises. COURTESY OF DAVID HAETTY

OneBU’s plans for Student Government

Melissa Ellin June 12, 2020
The Executive Board of BU’s Student Government has been making headway on its platform promises after taking office May 18.
Senate Chair Karla Leon counts informal votes regarding a name change proposal at Boston University’s Student Government meeting March 2. The Student Government renewed the Emergency Powers Resolution and held the swearing-in ceremony for the 2020-21 Executive Board at their final meeting of the semester Monday. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DFP FILE

Senate passes resolutions, confirms positions in penultimate meeting

Ellie Yeo April 27, 2020
BU SG passed two resolutions, confirmed two committee chairs and held the swearing-in ceremony for the 2020-2021 executive board in their penultimate Senate meeting via Zoom Monday night.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #6): April 17, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #6): April 17, 2020

Justin Tang April 17, 2020

Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we cover BU’s decision to house Pine Street Inn workers on Fenway Campus, the university’s COVID-19 recovery plan,...

OneBU, whose candidates will make up next year’s Student Government executive board, say they will focus on creating a more inclusive student community. COURTESY ONEBU

OneBU wins SG election, UNITY party gains most seats

Samantha Kizner April 15, 2020
The OneBU slate won the election for next year’s SG Executive Board and the UNITY Party secured the most Senate seats in at-large elections, according to an email to BU students sent Wednesday from Hafzat Akanni, current student body president and senior in the CAS.
Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Lead Senator Vincent D’Amato expresses concerns about a proposed amendment at the Undergraduate Student Government meeting March 2. The Student Elections Commission held a debate via Zoom Monday night that featured all five slates running in the upcoming student government elections. SOPHIA FLISSLER/ DFP FILE

BUSG holds debate for slates ahead of voting

Ellie Yeo April 6, 2020
The Student Elections Commission within BU's Student Government held a debate for the upcoming elections Monday night via video conferencing platform Zoom. The debate was open to all BU students and all five slates were present to answer questions posed by the SEC.
Slate ConnectBU is running on the platform of unifying the campus, led by presidential candidate Aditya Jain, far right. COURTESY CONNECTBU

A look into the Student Government election’s record-breaking five slates

Melissa Ellin March 5, 2020
Campaign season for Boston University’s Student Government began Monday, with a record-breaking five slates running for positions in the 2020-2021 academic year. Formal elections will take place from March 23 to March 30.
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