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SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals

SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals
Senators welcomed the spring semester by discussing values and future projects.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 28, 2021

On Thursday afternoon, the Student Government Association kicked off its first bi-weekly meeting of the Spring 2021 semester to discuss core values and overall goals for the semester.  TRANSPARENCY  SGA is working toward being more transparent about its yearly budget and to communicate more clearly...

SGA Rundown: Senators receive CPR training and consider proposals

SGA Rundown: Senators receive CPR training and consider proposals
Senators attend a CPR training by Campus Safety and consider proposals for a puppy patch and next semester’s budget.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 25, 2019

This week the Student Government Association received CPR training from Campus Safety first aid and CPR instructors. The senators also voted on a proposal to host a puppy patch during finals week and to approve the SGA budget for the fall 2019 semester. During the meeting, senators watched a presentation...

SGA Rundown: New semester brings new-look newsletters

The new SGA logo
President Sierra McCoy laid out her goals for the spring and encouraged senators to do the same in the first senate meeting of the new year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 17, 2019

Students can say goodbye to physical Student Government Association newsletters in the bathrooms and common areas of their dorms and apartments. Senators will still be writing and delivering newsletters to students, but they will be sent via email, effective immediately. Vice president of community...

Campus Safety to offer emergency medical services to students

Corporal Aaron Zapata (left) and Seargent Jose Alvarez (right) are undergoing an intense training course to become emergency medical technicians.
A medical service initiative returns with a lower price tag.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2018

Campus Safety is partnering with the Student Health Center to train two officers as emergency medical technicians who will begin full operations fall 2018. RESTORING A EMERGENCY OPERATION Previously, the Student Health Center kept a full-time EMT on staff. However, in the 2014-15 fiscal year, the...

Students likely to become contingent workers in future

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Changing economy challenges traditional notions of employment and job security.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 29, 2017
Changing economy challenges traditional notions of employment and job security.

Faculty learn to place orders

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Training teaches attendees how to order with Staples and Amazon.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 8, 2017
Training teaches attendees how to order with Staples and Amazon.

Society produces leadership skills

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NSLS leaders and student members find the society a success.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 26, 2016
NSLS leaders and student members find the society a success.

Food site whipped up

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Spoon University starts a chapter at Biola University.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer October 4, 2016
Spoon University starts a chapter at Biola University.

Swimmers dive into new waters

Swim team prepares for another successful season and faces changes in leadership.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer May 10, 2016
Swim team prepares for another successful season and faces changes in leadership.

Mind the unintended consequences of volunteering

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Volunteers building houses overseas may hurt local businesses.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer April 19, 2016
Volunteers building houses overseas may hurt local businesses.

Solo diver makes a strong splash

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Senior Shane Brinson shares his experience as the team’s only diver and his journey to tremendous success at NAIA nationals.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer March 15, 2016
Senior Shane Brinson shares his experience as the team’s only diver and his journey to tremendous success at NAIA nationals.

Students experience the unexpected

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Portia Jeronimo and Milagro Menees expand on their unique experiences in Kosovo and The Philippines.
Alexandria Rosales, Writer February 16, 2016
Portia Jeronimo and Milagro Menees expand on their unique experiences in Kosovo and The Philippines.