Some say that taking a stance against the Machine is the equivalent to always supporting a voting block like the Machine. I disagree. A chief source of the Machine’s power is built on threats, and because...

By Matt Calderone   Last month, I announced my candidacy for Student Government Association president. Throughout my college career, I have had a variety of unique experiences in SGA and as an intern...

It often surprises people when I tell them I’m a Republican. Admittedly, this has at least a little to do with my upbringing, but I believe that a president genuinely committed to a smaller federal government...

My name is Shea Stripling, and I’m running for SGA President. Some readers might think I’m going to use this article to discuss my corporate sponsor and their amazing breakfast foods, but I don’t...

For the past three years, I have had the incredible opportunity to serve in our Student Government Association. I’ve worked day after day alongside bright and talented students, forming friendships and...

The past year for the Student Government Association has been one highlighted with corruption, leading to seven SGA officials, including the president, resigning. In determining the candidate most deserving...

During the three years I have attended the University of Alabama, I, like many other individuals, have felt an incredible frustration at the unresponsive, insular nature of the Student Government Association....

So there I am at Bama Bound, bright-eyed and optimistic, advising sheet in my hand. I walk over to the Arts and Sciences advisor to get cleared for registration, hoping for some assistance in picking classes....

“Vote for the best candidate” is a common line exhausted by nearly every candidate in this Student Government Association election, but it is often preceded by a disclaimer that causes great separation...