Tag: election
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RISD to adopt new election system
Officials from the Richardson Independent School District have decided to transition from an at-large election system to a hybrid system following the settlement of a lawsuit filed against the district. The school board voted unanimously to move from an at-large system to the hybrid system on Feb. 4. In an at-large system, all voters within…
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Midterm elections 2018
UTD students joined the rest of the country last Tuesday in voting in the midterm elections. For several voters, this election was different from past cycles. Students such as emerging media and communications senior Justin Stephens reflected on the competitive nature of the race. Stephens cited rallies for candidates such as Democratic hopeful Beto O’Rourke,…
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This election season, don’t forget about health care
A key complaint from students at UTD is the lack of access to mental health counseling services on campus due to high demand. Long wait times force many students to seek these services off-campus in order to get the care they need to be successful students. Fortunately, the protection of pre-existing conditions makes it easier…
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An illusion of transparency
A week ago, I was listening to The Ben Shapiro Show, a conservative podcast. For those familiar with Shapiro’s sharp wit and rapid speech, it shouldn’t come as as a surprise when I say that I had to rewind to fully process something he said in passing. In reference to President Trump, Shapiro noted, “You…
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The Editorial Board: No more excuses
We have an opportunity to change our nation — to determine the direction of our policies and mold a better future. But only if we give ourselves the power to do so. With the Oct. 9 voter registration deadline quickly approaching, it’s important now more than ever to register to vote. There is no excuse…
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County divide to have implications for elections
Near Franklyn Jenifer Drive, a congressional district line splits the UTD campus in half. This distinction determines which congressional candidate, county judge and even state congressman students vote for, depending on which on-campus housing options they choose. The county line runs east horizontally from Waterview Parkway to Rutford Avenue. Canyon Creek and University Village Phases…
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Who will you choose? – Catalyze
Two candidates running for Student Government president and vice president on the Catalyze ticket represent a platform focused on spirit, communication and sustainability during the first contested election in two years. Actuarial science junior Eric Chen has served as the Communication Committee’s chair for the 2017-2018 administration, and undeclared freshman Carla Ramazan has served on…
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Who will you choose? – Your Voice
With a platform focused on communication and bridging the gap between students and Student Government, two candidates are running for president and vice president on the Your Voice ticket in the first contested election in two years. Both molecular biology sophomore Yilong Peng and global business junior William McKiernan, who are running for president and…
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SG proposes constitution amendment to election
Correction: The article was updated to reflect that Vice President Alex Holcomb is not for the proposed amendment change. In a proposed amendment to the Student Government constitution, students would no longer be required to hold a position for one term in SG before running for office. On Feb. 20, SG President JW Van Der…