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SGA Rundown: Senate passes two proposals in full

SGA Rundown: Senate passes two proposals in full
Senators voted on proposals to appreciate student leaders and advertise the Biola Shares basic needs survey.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 24, 2022

During this week’s senate meeting, the Student Government Association voted on two proposals, passing both in full. After hearing from senior psychology major and peer wellness ambassador Kate Fitzpatrick, senators voted on the external proposal, requesting $2,000 to host a student leader appreciation...

SGA Rundown: Senators provide funding for additional TV supplies and give senatorial updates

SGA Rundown: Senators provide funding for additional TV supplies and give senatorial updates
SGA passed an external proposal and discussed relations with Biola students and departments.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 24, 2022

In their last meeting before Spring Break, the Student Government Association reflected on advice for future senators and discussed current events, as well as passed an external proposal and provided senatorial updates.  INTRODUCTION  After the recent Russian invasion, vice president Laurel Wagner...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss repairing pool tables and increasing the student fee

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss repairing pool tables and increasing the student fee
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 10, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association heard student representatives from the Black Student Association and voted on proposals to fund repairs to damaged pool tables in the Student Union Building, as well as increase the student fee.  BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION Commencing the meeting in celebration...

SGA Rundown: Reaching out virtually

SGA Rundown: Reaching out virtually
SGA records first podcast episode with President Barry Corey.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 10, 2020

The Student Government Association gathered Thursday afternoon to train personnel, discuss social media engagement plans and advocate for student mental health. MEDIA UPDATES SGA is pursuing more avenues to connect with students remotely, including Instagram, the Biola App and audio platforms. As interaction...

SGA Rundown: Theme of transparency leads new administration

SGA Rundown: Theme of transparency leads new administration
Communication team announces podcast release date and a simplified budget, both available to students.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 3, 2020

The Student Government Association met this Thursday via Zoom to kick off the remote fall semester. SGA president Keren Godwin and vice president Gretchen Ferguson led introductions as members zoomed in from across the country.  CONTINUING COMMUNITY  Ferguson explained how SGA plans to continue empowering...