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Anne Makielski, current class of 2018 president, is running unopposed for executive president. Photo by: Cassandra Martinez/ Beacon Staff

Next SGA president hopes to improve communication

By Shafaq Patel
April 13, 2017

After joining the Student Government Association her second semester freshman year, Anne Makielski said her involvement in the organization is one of the most valuable experiences she’s had at college. The...

SGA officials say their meetings have low attendance despite attempts to publicize them.
Photo by Bethany Hamlin.

SGA-student communication falls short

By Shafaq Patel
April 5, 2017

Problems with communication and engagement are part of the reason that all the Student Government Association candidates on this year’s ballot are unopposed and most are current members, said Anne Makielski,...

Anne Makielski, current class of 2018 president, is running unopposed for executive president. Photo by: Cassandra Martinez/ Beacon Staff

All SGA candidates running unopposed

By Shafaq Patel
March 22, 2017

The only students running for any position in the Student Government Association elections this year—excluding potential write-ins—are unopposed, largely current members. At SGA Press Night Wednesday,...

SGA talks concerns, elects two officers

SGA talks concerns, elects two officers

By Shafaq Patel
February 9, 2017

The Student Government Association considered student concerns about career services, sustainability, and resources to present to the Board of Trustees. Gabriela Kula, executive vice president, mentioned...

SGA funds Mercutio Troupe

SGA funds Mercutio Troupe

By Shafaq Patel
October 27, 2016

The Student Government Association granted an appeal Tuesday to Mercutio Troupe for its production of Into the Woods and reviewed discussions with the Board of Trustees. Katherine Shaver, Mercutio Troupe’s...

SGA grants Emertainment funds, elects new officers

SGA grants Emertainment funds, elects new officers

By Shafaq Patel
September 29, 2016

On Tuesday, the Student Government Association elected two new members and granted an appeal for funds that will enable Emertainment Monthly staff to attend New York Comic Con. The $2,338.46 in allocated...

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