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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

SGA presidential campaign continues without competition

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Unopposed candidates Renee Waller and Seth Gladysz want students to ‘pursue your passion.’
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) February 4, 2019

After a recent turn of events, junior political science major Renee Waller and sophomore political science major Seth Gladysz are now running for Student Government Association president and vice president unopposed this election cycle. Waller served as Hart Hall's SGA senator during the 2017-18 school...

SGA Rundown: Senators reconsider funding New York Times subscriptions

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The senate revisited bringing back the controversial newspaper subscriptions and hosted a presentation on student mental health data.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 30, 2018

In its first meeting since Thanksgiving break, the Student Government Association senate had several crucial topics on the agenda. Those included a presentation on student mental health from dean of Student Wellness Lisa Igram, diversity training from student leadership advisors and a time to revisit...

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: Mailbox, FirstGen initiatives spark debate

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Two extended discussions on proposals highlighted senate’s post-SGA Chapel meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 25, 2018

For the first time during the current school year, the Student Government Association senate could not reach a consensus on a proposal, instead moving to table an initiative from president Sierra McCoy and vice president of community relations Katy Hendricks for next week’s meeting. The senate also...