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SGA Rundown: In-N-Out truck

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Senators meet to discuss the last proposal of the year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 8, 2021

The Student Government Association met for their biweekly senate meeting on Thursday to discuss the last proposal of the year. Bluff senator Schylar Turpel was responsible for presenting a proposal for SGA to bring an In-N-Out truck to Biola’s campus on April 29.  IN-N-OUT PROPOSAL  Turpel submitted...

SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals

SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals
Senators welcomed the spring semester by discussing values and future projects.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 28, 2021

On Thursday afternoon, the Student Government Association kicked off its first bi-weekly meeting of the Spring 2021 semester to discuss core values and overall goals for the semester.  TRANSPARENCY  SGA is working toward being more transparent about its yearly budget and to communicate more clearly...

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates
Senators are updated on what plans for the spring look like amidst more coronavirus limitations.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

The Student Government Association met this Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a new proposal to fund the annual SCORR Conference, speak with the Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, and hear updates from Students We Serve.  SCORR PROPOSAL SGA heard from Katie Bean, the Media Relations Coordinator...

SGA Rundown: Connecting with SMU

SGA Rundown: Connecting with SMU
Senators will be initiating collaborative efforts with SMU in the future.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer October 8, 2020

The Student Government Association connected Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a new proposal, hear updates from the Student Missionary Union, and learn more about Biola’s global student population.  A NEW PROPOSAL SGA heard from their president, Keren Godwin, about an upcoming proposal involving...

SGA Rundown: Scholarship Proposal Passed

SGA Rundown: Scholarship Proposal Passed
SGA will be handing out multiple need-based scholarships this year.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer October 3, 2020

The Student Government Association met Thursday afternoon to discuss new initiatives with Students We Serve and vote on need-based scholarships proposed last week. STUDENTS WHO SERVE: MLK CHAPEL AND GUIDING STUDENTS Next week, the SGA diversity team will begin meeting to start the Martin Luther King...

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: Highlighting diversity

SGA Rundown: Highlighting diversity
SGA plans on keeping students connected through events that celebrate culture.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer September 18, 2020

The Student Government Association met Thursday afternoon to brainstorm ways to encourage students to vote, discuss community building and promote Hispanic Heritage Month. GETTING STUDENTS TO VOTE SGA is currently seeking out ways to get students to participate in the election coming up on Nov. 3....