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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...