Most students aren’t thinking about Student Government (SG). They’re thinking about making it to next month: rent, food, gas, tuition, and more. That’s why this election matters. SG controls money and influence that should translate into tangible help for students, not stalled projects, unclear spending, and promises that disappear after election day.
That’s why we’re voting Jack Nixon for Student Body President, and as members of SG, why we think you should too.
Nixon isn’t drifting in for election season. He’s already a dedicated leader and is running on an argument many students already believe: SG needs to deliver for the student body. Nixon currently serves as Boca Raton Speaker of the House and Chair of the Paradise Party. He is an undergraduate majoring in political science and criminal justice, and previously served as Chair of the Boca Raton Rules and Policies (R&P) Committee.
Nixon is heading the Paradise Party ticket alongside the current R&P Chair, Faisal Albaldawi, against the current Boca Raton Governor, Lance Moore, who is running with the current SG Governmental Relations Director, Ellie Raab, who head the Atlantic Party ticket.
Nixon’s pitch is simple: accountability, follow-through, and measurable value for students.
“Really, results haven’t been delivered for our student body,” said Nixon during an interview with OutFAU. “We pay $12.32 per credit hour… Does anyone think that they’ve gotten [their value in] services per semester?”
Nixon was referring to the student activity and service fee that students pay each term, $12.32 per credit hour. Put another way, that’s $36.96 per three-credit class, before you even factor in tuition, books, rent, or other expenses. His point was straightforward: students pay fees, and SG should be able to show what students are getting back.
Promises Aimed At Daily Pressure Points
In a Feb. 9 Instagram post, the Paradise Party highlighted campaign goals that included free student meal vouchers, extended dining hours, expanded parking, funding and collaboration for student organizations, transparency, protection of free speech, and more.
That list matters because it’s the real stressors students experience. Food and dining hours are about whether students can make it through a long day. Parking is about whether students can get to campus without burning time. Support for student organizations is whether student life is accessible beyond just a few groups. Transparency is trust. Free speech protections are about whether people can speak honestly without feeling punished or ignored.
Delivery, Not Announcements
What makes Nixon persuasive is not that he can list what’s wrong. It’s that he’s aware of what students are tired of and making it the centerpiece of his campaign.
“We’ve seen results not get done. We’ve seen projects abandoned…” he said. “I want to really run to actually deliver results that I promise.”
Nixon argues he can deliver, and his track record is proof. Since the 20th SG legislative session began in October, he has authored more than 40 pieces of legislation, including funding for the Black Excellence Gala and Program Board, a program to provide airport transportation for students, resolutions challenging security and police cost requirements for student events, and calls for expanded parking, among others.
Nixon ties “results” to spending, oversight, and timelines. He pointed to discrepancies, wasteful spending, and a lack of oversight, even while “hundreds of thousands of dollars” remain allocated for various projects.
Respect Means Responsiveness
The Student Body President is not only responsible for internal affairs but also for representing students to university leadership, and that requires someone willing to push for answers.
Nixon argued that university administration “quite frankly, doesn’t listen to students and talks down to us in a condescending fashion,” and described a process where progress takes pressure.
He cited parking as an example, noting that student frustration is widespread — and that it took passing a resolution for action to follow. Within two weeks, he said, things started “magically” moving.
“I just don’t feel respected at all,” Nixon said. “By administration, pro-staff, and I really want them to actually respect students.”
You don’t have to agree with every word to recognize what students experience: slow responses, top-down decisions, and the feeling that concerns only become priorities when they turn into public backlash.
Using The Seat For Leverage
The SG President holds a seat on FAU’s Board of Trustees and participates in the Florida Student Association. Those roles can be symbolic, or they can be used to push for tangible wins.
“That’s a lot of lobbying power,” Nixon said. “Delivering funding to all of our colleges, that’s something huge. I had Arts and Letters students tell me that they feel not respected enough or don’t receive enough recognition.”
That matters because it connects student experience to institutional priorities. When students feel overlooked, that is not just a complaint. It is a signal about investment, facilities, and attention. Nixon has framed the presidency as a position that should press for outcomes students can actually feel.
Vote For Nixon
We’re not claiming Nixon will fix everything overnight. No SG President can. Nor are we claiming that he’s perfect. But he’s arguing for a standard SG should be judged by: deliver results, be accountable, and fight for students.
“I really think we need somebody who would fight for students, not fight for themselves, and fight for results, too, and fight for actually getting students respected rather than neglected,” Nixon said.
If you’re tired of promises that fade, vote for the candidate who prioritizes follow-through. If you want real accountability for student dollars, back the one putting transparency and oversight front and center. And if you want a President who uses the role to win tangible results — not just hold a title — vote for Jack Nixon.
Election days are Tuesday, Feb. 24, and Wednesday, Feb. 25. Students can vote by logging in to Owl Central and clicking the pop-up that says “Vote.” Be sure to submit your ballot and confirm your vote before exiting.
As a courtesy to the candidate, we are including the following accommodation notice:
If accommodation(s) for a disability is required contact Jack Nixon/631-464-8606/TTY 1-800-955-8770, please make notification when possible within five (5) working days in advance of the date of the event.
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