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Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)

Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor December 6, 2024

After a special election to fill the positions of parliamentarian and treasurer, Student Government revealed its final 2025 executive board on Thursday. Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 and Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27...

Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting

Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

Student Government’s Nov. 21 meeting consisted of a review of budgets and the organization's endorsement of the current proposed strategic plan. After the previous meeting’s minutes were approved,...

President-elect Alex Brown ‘26 called an election despite not assuming the presidency until January.

Student Government violates bylaws with special election

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor December 4, 2024

Communications issues have plagued a special election for Student Government’s parliamentarian and treasurer positions and led to several violations of the organization’s rules. President-elect...

Rep. Alex Brown '26 has served on Student Government for two semesters. He is a member of academic affairs committee and the census ad hoc committee, which he co-founded. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Student Government)

Alex Brown ‘26 elected Student Government president

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor November 22, 2024

Rep. Alex Brown ‘26 emerged the victor in the 2024 Student Government presidential election, defeating Vice President Yuko Tanaka ‘26, according to results obtained by The Lafayette on Wednesday. The...

The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)

Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor November 18, 2024

Student Government executive board candidates participated in a forum moderated by The Lafayette on Thursday. In the race for president — the only one that is competitive — Rep. Alex Brown ‘26 and...

There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth 
Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)

Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor November 15, 2024

Student Government election season has arrived, and with the candidates for vice president, communications officer and inclusivity officer running unopposed, the action is all in the presidential race. There...

Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting

Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Student Government’s Nov. 7 meeting saw a presentation of the mixed results of a budget survey and an announcement about the organization's upcoming executive board election. After the previous meeting’s...

Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting

Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

Student Government’s Oct. 31 meeting consisted of a preview for elections, budget approvals and a review of student organizations. After the previous meeting’s minutes were approved, President Thania...

Student Goverment's executive positions are elected on a calendar year basis. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)

One year later, Student Government leaders fall short on campaign promises

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor November 1, 2024

Four of Student Government’s executive officers were elected one year ago, unopposed and with ambitious agendas. Two more officers defeated opponents months later in a special election. As the current...

Oct. 24 Student Government meeting sees review of upcoming events, Pard Pantry updates

Oct. 24 Student Government meeting sees review of upcoming events, Pard Pantry updates

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

Student Government’s Oct. 24 meeting consisted of a review of upcoming organization events, an update on the Pard Pantry and budget approvals for nine student organizations. The approval of the previous...

Student Government addresses Fall Fest, budgets at Oct. 10, Oct. 17 meeting

Student Government addresses Fall Fest, budgets at Oct. 10, Oct. 17 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

Student Government's Oct. 10 meeting saw budget approvals, a new ad hoc committee for elections and Fall Fest announcements.   After the minutes from the previous meeting were approved, Treasurer...

Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor October 11, 2024

Student Government’s Oct. 3 meeting saw a proposal for a new financial guidelines ad hoc committee, progress reports from ad hoc committees and a discussion on the restructuring of all committees. Treasurer...

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