Tag: SGA

Valedictorian position to be replaced by ‘college marshals’: SGA ties up many loose ends before the year concludes

May 3, 2019 Donald Halsing 0

SGA members discussed the removal of the valedictorian position, parking for field-study students, and changes to their bylaws during their April 30 meeting. President Ben Carrington said, “I just want to congratulate everyone on […]

Results of the 2019 SGA elections

May 3, 2019 Gatepost News Staff 0

Minimal campus climate survey participation discussed at SGA meeting: senate ratifies more bylaws and discusses the future of the organization

April 26, 2019 Cara McCarthy 0

Millie Gonzalez, interim chief diversity, inclusion, and community engagement officer, presented the results of the campus climate survey to SGA April 23. Gonzalez said, “The campus climate survey is so incredibly important because it informs […]

SGA constitutes action, ratifies new legislation and bylaws

April 19, 2019 Nadira Wicaksana 0

0SGA ratified its constitution and reviewed proposed changes to the first article of its bylaws during its weekly meeting April 16. During Open Forum, multiple members expressed their concerns regarding technical difficulties around campus. Class […]

SGA speeds through changes to clubs’ constitutions: Student organizations, including SGA, motion to pass multiple amendments

April 12, 2019 Ashley Wall 0

Dance Team President Sydney Chase and Treasurer Samantha Benoit gave a presentation to SGA at its weekly senate meeting April 9. The presentation consisted of photos and anecdotes from their trip to the Jump Dance […]

SGA critiques strict FSU academic and social policies

April 5, 2019 Ashley Wall 0

SGA discussed course selection concerns and alcohol policy changes during its April 2 meeting. Class and Club Treasurer Lexi Kays commenced Open Forum by reviewing courses currently offered for the fall 2019 semester. Kays said […]

New SGA positions created before elections occur

March 29, 2019 Donald Halsing 0

Vice President Matty Bennet guided the senate through proposed changes to SGA’s constitution at the senate meeting March 26. Bennet chairs SGA’s Constitution Committee, which examines and proposes changes to the constitution and bylaws. He […]

Three senators climb the ranks to eBoard positions

March 15, 2019 Donald Halsing 0

Due to vacancies in several eBoard positions, President Ben Carrington opened the floor to entertain “self-nominations” during SGA’s March 5 meeting. Senator Matty Bennet nominated himself for the vice president position. His self-nomination was accepted […]

Senate chair demoted for alleged “issues of conduct”

March 1, 2019 Bailey Morrison 0

By Bailey Morrison Editor-in-Chief By Donald Halsing Editorial Staff Senate President Ben Carrington removed Stephanie Bennett as senate chair due to “issues of conduct,” on Feb. 27. During an interview with The Gatepost, Carrington alleged […]

Senators face tough decisions as funds run low

February 21, 2019 Donald Halsing 0

Student organizations faced pushback while requesting funds from SGA during its weekly senate meeting on Feb. 19. During the two-and-a-half-hour meeting, senators voted multiple times before allocating funds for Fashion Club’s upcoming fashion show slated […]