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SGA Rundown: Senate cuts Biolathon funding

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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: SCORR, GRITmas and more highlight open proposals week

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The senate heard four more outside proposals and hosted Steve Rall of Bon Appétit.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 9, 2018

After a prayer for those affected by the mass shooting late last night at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, a heavy-hearted Student Government Association senate got down to business in another open proposal meeting on Thursday. Senators heard four outside proposals to fund various...

SGA passes four proposals

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2018

The Student Government Association voted on proposals from last week and also proposed and passed a constitutional amendment. Additionally, Horton senator Lauren Sutter shared about a new student-run resource fair next semester which will provide new students with information about various offerings...

SGA learns parliamentary procedures

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 2, 2018

The Student Government Association met for a brief meeting to discuss parliamentary procedures, senator training, the student arrest and an Azusa Pacific University email. Hope senator Chris Sandino went over parliamentary procedures, based on Robert’s Rules of Order, after sharing a handbook...

SGA engages with students

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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...

Senators pass two internal proposals

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SGA receives NCAA Division II update and chooses recipients of research scholarship
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2018

Student Government Association discussed Biola’s transition into NCAA Division II, reviewed housing application procedures and voted for Celebration of Scholarship and Research scholarship recipients before voting on two internal proposals. Athletic director Bethany Miller spoke to senators regarding...

Internal proposals abound in senate

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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 dialogue on hard topics

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One internal proposal passes after SGA reflects on issues.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor January 30, 2018

During senate, the Student Government Association discussed a new Spiritual Development group and conversed on difficult topics as well as voted on one internal proposal. At the start of the meeting, senators heard from senior Bible major and Spiritual Development intern of sexuality programs Jacob...

Senators debate constitutional changes

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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

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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...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...