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).

Maloney, Sabo share platforms

March 24, 2011

Hopefuls for Northeastern University’s student body president set the battle lines last night at the first presidential debate, sponsored by WRBB, last-minute replacements after four student groups pulled their support over a dispute with student leaders. Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Vice President Sean Maloney and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Sabo squared off as current SGA President Ryan Fox moderated, asking questions ranging from ways to increase the association’s communication with students to how the university can better its relationship with neighbors in Fenway and Mission Hill.

Moderator pick sparks spat

March 24, 2011

The leaders of four student groups withdrew as sponsors of the first debate between candidates for student body president, just six hours before the start of yesterday’s event, because of a disagreement with Student Body President Ryan Fox.

Candidate Profile – Michael Sabo

March 24, 2011

Sitting in a solid blue shirt and paisley tie after hours of meetings, Michael Sabo promptly responds to a question about his qualifications for the position of student body president, allowing his SGA political record to speak for himself. The 21-year-old criminal justice major from Closter, New Jersey is in his third year on the student governing body and can rattle off a lengthy set of achievements, all, according to him, in the interest of Northeastern’s students. “I love being in a position to help other people,” he said, “where I can be in a position to get results for students.”

Candidate Profile – Sean Maloney

March 24, 2011

Some say a good relationship needs open, two-way communication. If his campaign promises are any indication, Sean Maloney might live by that maxim. SGA’s Executive Vice President said that if elected to the group’s top post, he’ll take steps to improve the spread of information to the student body. “I think we’ve lost the face-to-face communication that SGA needs,” he said.

Letter to the Editor: Sabo was helpful, exceptional as senator

March 24, 2011

As the SGA Representative for NU Pride, last semester I had the opportunity to work very closely with the vice president of academic affairs and presidential candidate, Mike Sabo. A fellow member of NU Pride, Dylan Johnstone, joined me with an interest to bring the Preferred...