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Faculty to teach healthy disagreement through public discourse

Professor of biblical and theological studies Richard Langer stressed the importance of understanding one another during chapel on Feb. 7.
During a time of polarizing debates, new program seeks to promote mutual understanding.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018

Administration launched a new semesterly program in which two faculty members will have a public discussion regarding contentious issues to help students learn to disagree well, with the first discussion scheduled for April 9. TALKING IT OUT President Barry Corey, along with professor of communication...

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...

SGA leaders have a vision

SGA President Gregory Ambrose
SGA president and vice president discuss their progress so far and their hope for the spring.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor January 23, 2018

GREGORY AMBROSE, SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR AND STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT. Q: What was your vision coming into the year? A: “The end goal of it was to have students that were finally, at least on some rudimentary level, aware of the work SGA was doing on their behalf and providing them...

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...

Spring 2019 budget passes

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 7, 2017

In the last meeting of the semester, the Student Government Associationdiscussed the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, course evaluations and voted on the spring 2019 budget proposal from last week. Assistant professor of kinesiology, health and physical education Brent Peterson and assistant...

President Corey visits on busy senate day

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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...

Halls decked with Haven again

Haven resident and sophomore kinesiology major Anson Tjing gazes from his floor, decorat- ed for Deck the Haven 2015. This year’s event will take place in a tent near Fluor Fountain after surviving discontinuation.
Haven residents look forward to hosting Deck the Haven in a new way.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 29, 2017

Students will once again experience the joy of Christmas through Deck the Haven, after an initial decision by Student Development ended both Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade. DECK THE HAVEN REDESIGNED The Student Government Association brought the event back by working with SGA advisor...

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...

Internal proposals total $18,160

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Proposals consist of the SGA scholarship, a Christmas party and election info nights.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 9, 2017
Proposals consist of the SGA scholarship, a Christmas party and election info nights.