Students have five choices instead of the previous six for the top student government position.
Officials refuse to release results of candidate appeal
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Students won’t know all of their choices for the top representative of the student body until the day the election begins. The decision comes after Student Government Association presidential candidate Jacilyn Kennedy was disqualified March 13 from the race. Kennedy, entertainment business junior, was one of six students who filed for…
SGA presidential candidate disqualified from race
Student Court disqualified SGA presidential candidate Jacilyn Kennedy after formal charges were brought against her campaign.
Student newscast to host televised SGA presidential debate
News on the Twos, the university’s student newscast, will host a televised Student Government Association presidential debate.
Student senators expected to improve meeting decorum
Senators spent more time bickering amongst themselves than doing what they are supposed to do—allocate money to organizations—at the Feb. 5 Student Senate meeting.
SGA works to revise Student Bill of Rights
The Student Government Association is in the process of getting the revised Student Bill of Rights approved.
One Give focuses on sustainability
The collaborative community service project known as One Give will be back on campus this year.
Snow affects scheduled meeting
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Tonight’s Student Senate meeting, scheduled for 8 p.m. in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center has been canceled due to the weather. According to an email sent out by Terrance Craft, president of Student Senate, a special session of Senate will be called by Robin Ladd, SGA…
Officials propose law school funding agreement
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Student leaders from the Student Government Association and the law school have settled their financial feud. Student government and bar association officials resolved their conflict Jan. 26. They are waiting to see if the Student Senate agrees with their compromise. The agreement, which would not take effect until Fall 2013, will…
Senators urged to pay more attention to funds
Student Senate started the semester with about $30,000 in rolling appropriations.
SGA sets spring semester budget
Student Senate approved Student Government Association’s Spring 2013 budget at the Jan. 22 Student Senate meeting.
Student senators re-evaluate funding process
Student Senate has spent nearly a third of the allocation money for the semester after three meetings.
University dormitories receive 24-hour gym upgrades
When students returned to their dorms this semester found a surprising new addition—exercise equipment.
SGA president to address student body
By Madi Alexander, Web Editor Student Government Association President Robin Ladd will address the university in the annual State of the Students speech next week. Speaking points will include her administration’s previous accomplishments and goals for the remainder of the academic year. The State of the Students address will be hosted at 7 p.m. in…
Space allocation discussions continue
Student senators approved a resolution this week to protest the university’s space allocation policy.
Student Senate error costs law students
Imagine that every campus organization you are involved with disappeared. Most editors on the editorial board are involved in at least three organizations on campus.
Association’s organizations reorganize, cancel events due to deficit
A reduced budget crippled law students’ ability to operate their organizations this year. Student Bar Association, the governing body for law students, received about $20,000 less than last year from Student Government Association, said Zeb Judd, third-year law and SBA president.
Student Senate denies Student Bar Association funds
Student Government Association officials are attempting to mend the bond between the group and law students.
Student Government Association creates new Student Bill of Rights
Students will vote on a document this semester that outlines their rights at the university.
Senators reject change to association’s bylaws
Student senators failed a bill this week that would have reestablished the allocation process for Student Bar Association.
New organization plans to increase sporting event attendance
A new student organization will offer a chance for campus groups to come together to support university athletics.
SGA program to promote cross-cultural relationships
By Susannah Waite, Staff Writer Student Government Association officials are accepting applications during September for Star Connect, a program that creates cross-cultural partnerships. Star Connect is an SGA initiative to engage international students in American culture by pairing them with a domestic student. Students are matched with partners based on majors, hobbies, and countries of…
Impeachment minutes, senator votes released
Minutes from the April 10 Student Senate meeting reveal each senators’ votes for the impeachment of Emma Velez, Student Government Association president.
Senate presents new senators, plans for semester
Communication was a buzzword at the weekly Student Senate meeting as senators discussed ways to be proactive and improve relations with organizations.
Students invited to spend a Night on the Paseo
By Farris Willingham, Staff Writer Student Government Association will host Night on the Paseo, a new event designed to attract students to the Paseo Arts District. The event will be hosted Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. “We were recently approached by the owner of Paseo Grill and Sauced,” he said. “He wanted to partner…
Senate hosts first meeting of semester, approves fall budget
Senators approved the budget and standing rules for the Fall 2011 semester at the first Student Senate meeting of the new academic year.
