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Column: Sabo, Maloney virtually same candidate

April 7, 2011

As you’ll no doubt read on the front page – unless you skip directly to my column, in which case a) thank you and b) what’s wrong with you – the Student Government Association (SGA) extended voting for the new president through tomorrow, Friday, in hopes that they can reach the 20 percent voting minimum. As of press time, they had reached 3222 votes.

Letter: Members of SGA receiving prizes for voting peculiar

April 7, 2011

Terry MacCormack and Nick Naraghi are great guys. They’re freshmen residents in Smith Hall, where I’m a resident assistant. They’re active in hall activities, they’re always surrounded by other residents, and I’m pretty sure they get good grades. That said, I hope they understand I’m not trying to throw them under the bus.

Voting extended through Friday

April 7, 2011

Student Government Association (SGA) leaders said Northeastern’s student body presidential candidates’ strong similarities have caused low voter turnout and prompted an extension of the voting period through 11:59 p.m. tomorrow. This marks the third time in the last four years SGA has extended the voting period. SGA requires 20 percent of the student body, or 3,170 votes, to certify the election between the association’s Executive Vice President Sean Maloney and Vice President of Academic Affairs Michael Sabo. As the original deadline of noon on Monday approached, fewer than 3,000 students voted. The 20 percent threshold was reached yesterday.

SGA passes plan to curb textbook prices

April 7, 2011

Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously supported Monday night a sense of the senate that supporters are calling a breakthrough in defending students from rapidly rising textbook prices by creating a pact with Northeastern faculty.

As voting begins, candidates debate

March 31, 2011

Candidates for Student Body President faced off Tuesday night in Curry Student Center in the second of two debates, explaining their opposing plans for Student Government Association (SGA) one last time before polls opened yesterday. SGA members Sean Maloney and Michael Sabo laid out their stances on some of the biggest issues for Northeastern students and sharply differed on what role student government would play under their leadership.

Senate OKs 2011-12 SGA budget

March 31, 2011

Last Monday Northeastern senators passed next year’s Student Government Association (SGA) budget, devoting a sizable portion to senate retreat costs and gives a boost for president and executive board stipends.

Husky Happenings

March 31, 2011

Candidates face grievance hearings In the first week of campaigning, a total of four grievances were filed against student body president candidates Sean Maloney and Michael Sabo. The first grievance was brought against Sabo by Maloney, who claimed the Sabo campaign...

Staff Editorial: Next president of SGA should be receptive to constructive criticism

March 31, 2011

One of the biggest problems The News has found with Student Government Association (SGA) is the inability of its members to take criticism. Time after time, the current student body president, Ryan Fox, has been overly defensive when stances and decisions that have been made within the group were questioned. While SGA members should stand behind their policy, they must be receptive to criticism and acknowledge what needs improvement.

Letter: Maloney will fulfill responsibility of presidency

March 31, 2011

My name is Sean Maloney and as I have been telling students for the past week and a half, I want to be YOUR Student Body President.

Letter: Determination, pride traits that mark Maloney

March 31, 2011

Sean Maloney has been a face of Northeastern as long as I have been here. In his roles as vice president for student services and executive vice president, he has the long-term experience in Student Government Association (SGA) to advocate for student’s at large. Yet, with all this experience comes some wisdom – he is realistic in knowing he cannot be at every students’ beck and call, but would like to work with senators to improve how they represent their colleges or special interest groups.

Letter: Sabo has experience necessary to make difference as student body president

March 31, 2011

Last Friday, when I was in Snell Library until the wee hours of the morning finishing up a philosophy paper, I thought, “What if the library wasn’t open at this hour?” A few days later I went to print out my American government term paper in my dorm room when I realized (three pages in) that my ink was out – I then booked it to the library knowing I could make it to a quick print station, swipe my Husky ID, and that my assignments would be there waiting.

Letter: Sabo best choice for president

March 31, 2011

In the coming days, the students of Northeastern have a legitimate chance to make a substantial difference at their university. It is surprising to me too, but I’m actually talking about the elections for student body president that began yesterday. This is your opportunity to choose who will run Northeastern’s Student Government Association (SGA).