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The Chimes

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The Chimes

First open proposals presented

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Senate hears five student initiatives and one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 19, 2016
Senate hears five student initiatives and one internal proposal.

Construction dominoes fall over summer

Jason Lin/ The Chimes
Through the summer, construction crews worked to improve areas all over the campus.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 6, 2016
Through the summer, construction crews worked to improve areas all over the campus.

Senate formulates start of the year plans

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Senators discuss internal matters to begin preparing for the rhythm of the semester.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 6, 2016
Senators discuss internal matters to begin preparing for the rhythm of the semester.

Senators prepare for an engaging year

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SGA discusses an upcoming CCT conference and the need for an awareness of stereotyping.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 3, 2016
SGA discusses an upcoming CCT conference and the need for an awareness of stereotyping.

Diversity department plans for restructuring

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Funding from SGA supports eight affinity groups, part of reshaping the department currently known as MEPD.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer May 18, 2016
Funding from SGA supports eight affinity groups, part of reshaping the department currently known as MEPD.

Official proposal for MEPD funding causes concern

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Though senators previously discussed giving $10,000 of contingency to MEPD next year, senators decide not to hold a same day vote.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer May 10, 2016
Though senators previously discussed giving $10,000 of contingency to MEPD next year, senators decide not to hold a same day vote.

Three proposals passed, two proposals denied

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Senators deny two proposed initiatives because they already receive club funding from Student Programming and Activities.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer May 3, 2016
Senators deny two proposed initiatives because they already receive club funding from Student Programming and Activities.

Senate, students propose for upcoming year

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As this school year wraps up, groups propose for funding to prepare for next year.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 26, 2016
As this school year wraps up, groups propose for funding to prepare for next year.

Admissions see rise in applicants

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With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.
Alondra Urizar, Writer April 20, 2016
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.

Four of five proposals pass

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SGA stands firm in their role and decision not to fund events directly tied to specific departments.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 5, 2016
SGA stands firm in their role and decision not to fund events directly tied to specific departments.

Lower enrollment affects budget

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Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 22, 2016
Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.

After voting, senator positions still open

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Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 15, 2016
Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.