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Previously, on SGA: SGA reflects on current semester

Previously, on SGA: SGA reflects on current semester

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 13.
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter November 14, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Sydney Barner mentioned concerns from a student over the lack of lighting on the pathway from Murchison Hall to lower campus. Since most of the lighting is from Murchison’s...

Previously, on SGA: University archivist shares crazy stories

Previously, on SGA: University archivist shares crazy stories

The following covers the meeting on Nov. 6.
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor November 14, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Nellie Clark updated SGA on her plan to meet with Brandi Jones, vice president for people, culture and community, to increase involvement with the San Antonio community....

Previously on SGA: Loon-E Crew and Uniforms

Previously on SGA: Loon-E Crew and Uniforms

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 30.
Al Stubblefield, Arts and Entertainment Reporter November 7, 2024

The SGA members dressed in Halloween costumes in honor of the meeting falling on the eve of Halloween. Climate Check First-year Senator Pilar Mier reached out to Trey Dunn, TigerCard Coordinator, who...

Previously on SGA: Sophomore Senator Vacancy Filled

Previously on SGA: Sophomore Senator Vacancy Filled

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 23.
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 24, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK Junior Senator Sabrina Cinque requested updates on Residential Life and the City Vista gym. President Joy Areola said Residential Life is switching to a new program for housing selection...

Senators Madelyn Stovall (2027), Sydney Barner (2028), Patricia Hermoso (2027)

“Senators are students too”

Senators reassure students who are concerned about funding transparency
Monica Martinez, News Reporter October 17, 2024

With 112 registered student organizations (RSOs), many students approach Student Government Association (SGA) for funding, but SGA also has limits to how much they can approve. SGA is an elected body...

Previously on SGA: Celebrations of Diwali and Yule Ball funded

Previously on SGA: Celebrations of Diwali and Yule Ball funded

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 16.
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 17, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Nellie Clark stated that Chapman Center markers are being replaced following previous concerns. Senior Senator Johny Kousa remarked that one of the study rooms in the...

Previously on SGA: Library Green Space Returning

Previously on SGA: Library Green Space Returning

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 2.
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 10, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK Junior Senator Rohit Shetty started off climate check by noting that students had issues with the William H. Bell Center equipment and maintenance. According to President Joy Areola, students...

Previously, on SGA: Chats with Student Affairs and Dining Services

Previously, on SGA: Chats with Student Affairs and Dining Services

The following covers the meeting on Oct. 9.
Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter October 10, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK First-year Senator Nellie Clark mentioned that dry erase markers in Chapman Center on the second floor hardly ever work. Vice President Allison Waters told Clark to reach out to the departments...

Previously on SGA: TUPD explains their role

Previously on SGA: TUPD explains their role

Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter September 26, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK Junior Senator Sabrina Cinque brought up concerns about transparency with residential life and multiple complaints from students over residential life policies. Chief of Staff Harrison Tinker...

Previously on SGA: Student organizations funded

Previously on SGA: Student organizations funded

Katie Amdur, News Reporter September 20, 2024

This week on SGA, senators brought up unchanged water filters, the menstrual product initiative and complaints about Mabee Dining Hall during climate check. Student organizations then presented funding...

Previously on SGA: Four new senators elected to SGA

Previously on SGA: Four new senators elected to SGA

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 11
Catherine Zarr, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024

CLIMATE CHECK Senator Delhagen opened the meeting by reminding everyone of the voter registration event happening on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Senator Delhagen encouraged other senators to volunteer and attend. President...

Previously, on SGA: Brushing up on the Bylaws

Previously, on SGA: Brushing up on the Bylaws

The following covers the meeting on Sept. 4.
Samara Gerstle, Managing Editor September 5, 2024

Before beginning the meeting, Senior senator Harrison Tinker took attendance and President Joy Areola welcomed everyone back. She went on to introduce the agenda, and opened the floor to senators for climate...