1950s
March 13, 1957
“Apple Petitions To Run For College President”
Third-year College student Dave Apple filed a petition to put his name on the ballot for the College presidential election as an independent. This marked the first time in many years that a student unaffiliated with the University’s political parties garnered enough support to have their name listed on the ballot. Supported by a number of student groups, Apple hoped to beat out the candidates from the Skull and Keys and Lambda Pi parties.
1960s
March 10, 1965
“Caucuses Select College Candidates Tonight”
The two political societies at the University, the Skull and Keys and the Sceptre Society, held caucuses in the Newcomb Ballroom and Cabell Hall to determine the nominees for the College’s Student Council elections. Attendance at recent caucuses had increased, averaging over 200 attendees that year.
1970s
March 16, 1972
“The Compromise”
A group known as Students for Responsible Change and the Honor Committee reached an agreement following backlash over a proposed dual sanction referendum. Originally in opposition to this referendum, Student for Responsible Change had previously urged students not to vote at all, arguing that the Honor Committee should not present students with an “all-or-nothing” choice between a single and dual sanction system.
1980s
March 15, 1989
“Council election to end Thursday”
By Karl Fitzgerald
Student Council passed a new resolution to prevent the election for Student Council vice president for service and finance from continuing beyond a third run-off election. Second-year College representatives Reggie Aggarwal and Lee Barnes voiced their frustrations regarding the election, stating that the many run-offs were diminishing interest in Student Council.
1990s
March 5, 1996
“Violations continue to plague election”
By Michael Anderson
Photos by Sunjae Jim
Bayne Johnson, candidate for Student Council president, voiced concerns over allegations of his opponent’s illegal campaigning and the validity of the election process. A member of Student Council presidential candidate Scott Fishman’s team was accused of intimidating voters at the ballot box, encouraging discussion about the importance of good sportsmanship during elections.
2000s
March 1, 2007
“Students elect Tilton president”
By Franny Cornellusson
After five run-off elections, third-year College student Lauren Tilton was elected Student Council president. Despite her previous lack of Student Council experience, Tilton promised to “learn quickly” and “truly…represent the student body”.
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