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SGA Rundown: Need-based scholarship proposal

SGA Rundown: Need-based scholarship proposal
SGA will be voting about whether or not to distribute scholarships during next week’s meeting.
Jayne Bickford • September 25, 2020

The Student Government Association gathered Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a proposal regarding need-based scholarships, dorm profiles and ways to aid students that are struggling with food insecurity.  SCHOLARSHIP PROPOSAL With a higher enrollment than what was expected for this fall, more...

SGA Rundown: Senate discusses diversity and inclusion responsibilities

SGA Rundown: Senate discusses diversity and inclusion responsibilities
President Renee Waller proposed cutting the coordinator position and dispersing duties across the senate.
Sophia Silvester and Ashley Grams • February 20, 2020

The Student Government Association kicked off this week’s meeting by celebrating vice president Seth Gladysz’s birthday. After transitioning to pray in small groups, president Renee Waller discussed budget cuts, the diversity and inclusion coordinator position and the university’s stance on dancing. HOPE...

SGA Rundown: SGA struggles to fund GSPD and SEID

SGA Rundown: SGA struggles to fund GSPD and SEID
To fund the two organizations, SGA is looking for ways to cut its already-strained budget.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • December 5, 2019

In came Santa, a disguised vice president Seth Gladysz, with a gavel in his hand to discuss proposals and updates. Soft Christmas music filled the room where the Student Government Association members gathered together for this week’s meeting. Thomas Burgess, vice president of finance, human resources...

Hanging in there

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
SGA voted on installing hammocks on campus for students to hang out in when stressed.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • February 21, 2017
SGA voted on installing hammocks on campus for students to hang out in when stressed.

Diversity department plans for restructuring

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Funding from SGA supports eight affinity groups, part of reshaping the department currently known as MEPD.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • May 18, 2016
Funding from SGA supports eight affinity groups, part of reshaping the department currently known as MEPD.

Admissions see rise in applicants

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • April 20, 2016
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.