Campus police are investigating the disappearance of Free Movie Night tickets.
Student Activities Council’s Free Movie Night on March 1 was canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The event was originally scheduled Feb. 22 but was postponed due to inclement weather.
Police Chief Jennifer Rodgers said the tickets were taken from the SGA offices in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. The value of the missing tickets is estimated at $7,000, Rodgers said.
“The criminal investigation is ongoing and there is a person of interest,” she said.
Monica Hiller, education senior and Student Activities Council vice president, said SGA officials would release a statement regarding the cancellation, but later said this was not possible because the investigation was started.
“I am not permitted to say anything as it is under investigation,” Hiller said.
Hiller said nobody on SGA is allowed to discuss the issue. Hiller refused to comment further. SGA President Randy Gipson-Black also refused to comment.
Lilly Bermudez, associate dean of students, said she is unable to comment about the investigation.
“I have full confidence that our police department will manage this efficiently and swiftly,” Bermudez said.
By Zoe Travers, editor-in-chief, and Miguel Rios, editor-in-chief emeritus
Careless behavior by the SGA, but are we really that surprised? Thank you to OCUMedia for investigating. Perhaps further prodding into SGA’s business is warranted.
The next question is: How will SGA reimburse the student funds that went toward the grossly mishandled tickets?
As a former volunteer with SGA, I feel like the campus has a poor understanding of what an organization like SGA does. I had no idea and still have little clue, even after my time, about what goes on. Many students, however, make no effort in learning which leads to poorly informed assumptions. What exactly are you not surprised by? Why does SGA need its operations further prodded? What other warrants do you have? I’m sure someone there could answer any questions you have, but I may be wrong? Have you reached out?
And thanks to the school paper for investigating? As far as I can read, the campus security has handled the investigation while the paper has only reported things which seem to be common knowledge amongst students.. but I could be wrong??
I’d say some Facebook posts selling them from a certain person would say who took the passes.
That certain person you’re thinking of has had those tickets for quite a long time. Almost years in fact to my knowledge. Not defending, but I would say don’t assume.