By Travis Pillow

Most years, student government elections wind up being inconsequential. The establishment party always wins, and nothing meaningful happens. But this year, there are several important ballot initiatives that could transform the way our campus is run in coming years. Literally millions of dollars in student money are at stake, and high turnout could give the [...]

By Travis Pillow

The Fine Print has learned that Reitz Union officials are actively involved in funding and supporting the Renew Your Reitz campaign – the one with all those green banners and T-Shirts seen all over campus. They want us to “Vote Yes and Yes” for a Reitz Union expansion and new student fees that won’t be [...]

By Travis Pillow

Proposed repairs totaling $42.5 million will be up for referendum during student government elections Feb. 23 and 24. It’s hard to argue the outdated structure is not in need of repair. The question of whether it needs a “cultural village” or a new parking garage as part of a proposal that could cost as much as $60 million in addition to the repairs will have its day, as a second part of the referendum. More importantly, how will we know how this money is being spent?

By Jessica Newman

My colleague, Travis Pillow, recently posted a response to a letter written to the Alligator by Josh Niederreiter, which referred to the Unite Party already having its executive slate filled before it started taking interviews for the position.
Travis’ response: “He’s referring, of course, to a system of succession that predates the Unite Party, in which students [...]

By Travis Pillow

An interesting letter from a long-time Student Government gadfly appeared in this morning’s Alligator:
Alligator, I’ve got a wager for you. I find it hilarious the Unite Party says it will be “conducting interviews” to determine its executive candidates. It’s common knowledge they have already chosen Marcus Dixon to run for vice president and Virlany Taboada [...]