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Politics Rundown: Governments shift in Europe and Latin America

Chile rejected a new constitution proposed under president Gabriel Boric.
Queen Elizabeth II appoints new Prime Minister for the United Kingdom after Boris Johnson resigned and Chile’s citizens reject a proposed constitution.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2022

After Boris Johnson’s resignation, formally announced on Tuesday, Liz Truss was named the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Johnson first announced his intention to resign in July after a rise in political conflict with senior members of the government, but only recently stepped away from the...

SGA Rundown: Campus events and diversity training

SGA Rundown: Campus events and diversity training
Senators discuss involvement opportunities and support on campus.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed holding campus events and encouraging involvement in student government. This week, senators considered how to engage students through university-wide events. OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSIVITY Senators floated the idea of a Mr. Biola pageant and suggested inviting...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss constitutional amendment

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss constitutional amendment
Senators heard about a service opportunity and an internal proposal.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer April 17, 2020

Thursday’s Student Government Association meeting was held over Zoom, allowing senators to set a variety of creative backgrounds, from a picture of baby Yoda to the Golden Gate Bridge.  OPERATION GRATITUDE President Renee Waller opened the meeting by encouraging senators to participate in an at-home...

Happy birthday to a misremembered president

Happy birthday to a misremembered president
It is time to re-evaluate the reputation of our 32nd president.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer January 30, 2019

At various points in their careers, historians often compile lists of the greatest presidents of all time. I am often interested by the similarities between these compilations. The top three slots are usually reserved for George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt. It is an odd trinity:...

Senators debate constitutional changes

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Four amendments discussed in senate meeting.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor January 23, 2018

The Student Government Association discussed their constitution, including proposals and voting on changes to the constitution. SGA president Gregory Ambrose began the conversation by distinguishing between what belongs in the constitution and in the bylaws: broad objectives and logistical aspects,...

President Corey visits on busy senate day

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Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

The Student Government Association had a Q&A time with President Barry Corey, discussed the spring 2018 budget and voted on this semester’s last round of open proposals. Corey opened the time by reading John 16:33 and sharing about how the semester has gone for him, specifically about his time...

SGA discusses two internal proposals

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Senators share ideas on helping victims of Hurricane Harvey and learn about crisis communication.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 16, 2017
Senators share ideas on helping victims of Hurricane Harvey and learn about crisis communication.

Doublethink makes legal abuse possible

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Trump administration will use the Constitution to make the impossible inevitable.
Justin Yun, Writer May 10, 2017
Trump administration will use the Constitution to make the impossible inevitable.

Alabama megachurch blurs line between church and state

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Briarwood Presbyterian Church should reconsider establishing their own police department.
Justin Yun, Writer May 3, 2017
Briarwood Presbyterian Church should reconsider establishing their own police department.

Senators prepare for student discussions

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SGA listens to three presentations and one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 14, 2017
SGA listens to three presentations and one internal proposal.

Symposium remembers Supreme Court Justice

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Panel speaks on Scalia’s impacts and character.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2017
Panel speaks on Scalia’s impacts and character.

Senators return ready to work

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The senate hears two internal proposals and various updates.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 12, 2017
The senate hears two internal proposals and various updates.