Students were bombarded with information and posts about the Student Government Association presidential election during Spring Break and when we returned to campus.
Editorial: Clearer SGA constitution needed for smoother election process
The Student Government Association presidential election became a runoff election due to a discrepancy between election rules and the SGA constitution.
Students respond to SGA runoff election, discuss constitutionality
The top two candidates for SGA president participated in a runoff election Tuesday.
Jordan Tarter elected as SGA President
Jordan Tarter, English junior, was elected Student Government Association president Tuesday. Tarter’s campaign platform included such topics as representation, student safety, environmental activism, and SGA transparency.
Video: Students react to SGA runoff election
None of the three presidential candidates received the majority of votes in the election, so student government officials will host a runoff election.
SGA election results in second round of voting
There will be a runoff election between Jordan Tarter and Randy Gipson-Black 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 27. Students are debating the legality of this decision.
Three juniors contend for student government presidency
Incumbent SGA President Randy Gipson-Black, religion/political science junior, is running for re-election. Rodney Smith, religion/philosophy junior and SGA secretary, and Jordan Tarter, English junior and SGA senator, also announced their decision to run for SGA president.
SGA president to wrap up term with Blue Initiative, training sessions
SGA President Randy Gipson-Black will conclude his presidency by completing the Blue Initiative and organizing two training sessions.
Student Government officials invest $45,000 in reserve fund
SGA currently operates out of allocated funds from the university and roll-over funds left by past administrations. This is the first time officials have made investments in this way.
Progress underway for parking spot repainting plan
Student officials say plans are underway to repaint the parking spots.
Presidential search kept confidential, updates minimal
Officials plan for OCU’s 18th president to take office in July, but the search committee refuses to discuss progress on finding President Henry’s replacement.
Video: SGA officials discuss Blue Initiative, Senate
Watch highlights from the Student Government Association State of the Students address.
UPDATED: SGA membership, final Student Senate meeting date
Student Government Association is the governing body for all student organizations. Members represent the student body and pass legislation and bills for a variety of reasons. Learn about your representatives and Student Senate meeting dates.
SGA to vote on resolution addressing prejudice on campus
Some student senators want the Student Government Association to take a stance against prejudice.
Young Democrats buy recycling bins for Methodist Hall
Methodist Hall residents soon will have an easy way to recycle.
Student senators pass budget at emergency meeting
The Student Government Association budget was approved last week after a constitutional violation.
SGA officers to begin year with new priorities, policies
Student Government Association is starting off the school year with a new cabinet, and new marketing and budgeting.
Senator finds discrepancy in fall budget during SGA audit
Student Government Association was missing $1,492 in the most recent budget audit.
Student senators question motives behind largest bill of semester
Student senators are questioning each others’ motives after what appears to be a conflict of interest involving top officials.
SGA president-elect begins working on campaign goals
Student Government Association will have a new president later this month, but he’s already working to fulfill campaign promises.
Editors encourage students to support new SGA president
Randy Gipson-Black, religion sophomore, won the SGA presidential election 75 to 25 percent, becoming the president-elect until the inauguration on April 7.
SGA election results revealed
The Student Government Association presidential candidates revealed the results of the vote today.
Learn about SGA presidential candidates, vote this week
Voting for the next Student Government Association president opens 8 a.m. Tuesday and closes 5 p.m. Wednesday.
