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SGA Rundown: Senate talk proposals on limited budget

Senators made decisions concerning budget buffering, leisure lounge, a senior thesis film and the Biola Film Festival in this week’s senate meeting.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 14, 2019

Following a session of open proposals last week, Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting gave four decisions while considering dwindling budget money. BUFFER AMOUNT CHANGES The first proposal senators discussed was regarding the decision to reduce, eliminate or maintain the budget...

SGA Rundown: Senate brings back puppies for finals week

Senators also took a tour of Soubirou Hall, which is currently in the later stages of its remodel.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • December 7, 2018

With finals less than two weeks away, the Student Government Association voted to give students a much-needed destressor by bringing back the puppy patch. The nearly $1,000 project will return several puppies and a trained handler to campus for students to play with as they study for exams. This semester’s...

SGA Rundown: Senate cuts Biolathon funding

Senators voted on four proposals and passed all but the final one after expressing concerns about Biolathon’s format and appeal.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 15, 2018

In the Student Government Association senate’s last meeting before Thanksgiving, senators evaluated the four external proposals submitted last Thursday, passing three of them while denying one—the senate’s first denial of a proposal this school year. Bids to fund the 23rd annual Student Conference...

SGA Rundown: Athletics, commuters and the SUB highlight last meeting before Torrey weekend

The senate hosted a passionate presentation from Commuter Life and passed two proposals from SGA President Sierra McCoy.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • October 4, 2018

The Student Government Association senate set out Thursday to take care of some familiar business in an unfamiliar place. The senate moved its meeting to the Lehman Board Conference room in Metzger Hall as their normal space in the Student Union Building was temporarily transformed into a backstage area...

Proposals pass in total amount of $6,440

Senators voted on five proposals and heard two internal proposals.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • March 27, 2018

The Student Government Association shared highlights from Missions Conference, had two internal proposals, voted on proposals from last week, wrote SGA memories and voted Hope senator Chris Sandino as this semester’s parliamentarian. Sigma senator Makayla Smith also shared how BiolaShares will...

SGA engages with students

Senators listen to second to last day of open proposals.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • March 13, 2018

The Student Government Association heard three internal proposals and discussed their history as an organization. During SGA Hour on Sunday students will have the opportunity to fill out a survey on the Biolan. Senators learned about the history of SGA and Associated Students through an archival...

Bylaw amendment aids SGA election

Senators talk about caring for students, listen to internal proposals and vote on two proposals

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • February 19, 2018

Student Government Association dialogued with one another on the topics of the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, BiolaShares and three proposals as well as voted on two internal proposals. Senators also filled out an athletics survey students will have the option to take during SGA Hour on...

Internal proposals abound in senate

Senators harken to four proposals and vote on six proposals.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • February 8, 2018

Student Government Association voted on proposals from last week, heard from Chief John Ojeisekhoba of Campus Safety and had a presentation about their rebranding process. Ojeisekhoba shared with senators about safety measures during the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation. SGA vice president...

SGA passes one proposal

SGA listens to three proposals.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • February 2, 2018

In a short meeting, the Student Government Association heard two open proposals and one internal proposal. The fitness center also released a change to the dress code, now officially allowing students to wear tank tops. PROPOSALS Executive director and sophomore cinema and media arts major Sierra...

Senators debate constitutional changes

Four amendments discussed in senate meeting.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • January 22, 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,...

Senators gather to hear updates

SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...

President Corey visits on busy senate day

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...