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SGA Rundown: Supporting commuters and Biola community

SGA Rundown: Supporting commuters and Biola community
Senators discuss community events and resources on campus.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed supporting commuters and community events on campus. This week senators considered the possibility of allowing commuter students to fill out an application to secure a parking space.  COMMUTER PARKING PLAN Under this plan, students who travel more than...

SGA Rundown: Seeking senators and Biola Shares

SGA Rundown: Seeking senators and Biola Shares
Senators discuss recruitment methods and anticipate pop-up pantry.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 9, 2021

The Student Government Association met this afternoon to address empty senatorial seats and how Biola is combating food insecurity among students. Additionally, senators discussed extending time with constituents and began deliberating on whether or not to allow freshmen to run for senate.  SENATOR...

SGA Rundown: Pursue your Passion week, SGA Hour and newsletters

SGA Rundown: Pursue your Passion week, SGA Hour and newsletters
Senators get a first look at their duties for the year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 5, 2019

Student Government Association President Renee Waller and Senior Vice President Seth Gladysz kicked off their first weekly meeting this Thursday by introducing senators to their tasks for the year. The meeting went over administrative partnerships, SGA Hours, newsletters and proposals. The group also...

SGA Rundown: Changes coming to SGA Hour

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Pingpong polling and changes to OCC’s approach headline this week’s senate meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 13, 2018

The Student Government Association senate voted on its first internal proposal of the year during Thursday’s meeting while discussing several changes to SGA hour. These changes include a new polling system, some changes to location and table setups and a revamped approach for the off campus communities....

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...

SGA hears from UCM

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Senate passes two proposals and discusses with UCM about Biola branding.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 8, 2017
Senate passes two proposals and discusses with UCM about Biola branding.

Senators pass four internal proposals

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SGA talks about marketing, SGA Gives, LimeBikes and votes on four internal proposals after hearing two new ones.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 26, 2017
SGA talks about marketing, SGA Gives, LimeBikes and votes on four internal proposals after hearing two new ones.

Four students propose during first open proposal of spring 2017

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Senators vote on internal proposals and hear four student proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 27, 2017
Senators vote on internal proposals and hear four student proposals.

SGA hears from Deborah Taylor

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Senators discuss changes and listen to two internal proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 22, 2017
Senators discuss changes and listen to two internal proposals.