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United People of Queens College (UP)

United People (UP) is a student government political party at Queens College of the City University of New York. It was formed in 1970 and is thought to be the longest running student government political party in the United States (see external link). UP is notable for having won the Student Association (QC SGA) President and Vice Presidential positions for the last 36 years in a row, and for the continued involvement of some of its alumni to assist the newest candidates each year and ensure the party's continued electoral success. Other student government political parties have formed over the years. UP's current opposition is the Democratic Student Alliance (DSA), originally called the Student Alliance (http://www.qcdsa.com/)

While in office, the student leadership of UP usually portray themselves to the campus as the Student Association. During election season (February-April of each year) they advertise the party name to attract students to run with, assist, and vote for the party.

Notable UP alumni include New York state senator Jose Peralta (who served as UP President and Vice President). Dave Fields, one of the party's founders, is currently dean of the CUNY Law School. Former UP President Evan Stavisky, is the son of NY State senator Toby Ann Stavisky.