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SGA: Important Budget Decisions are on the Horizon

SGA: Important Budget Decisions are on the Horizon

Aurora Bullett, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

The Student Government Association meeting on March 6th covered many important topics regarding the rest of the semester and next year. SGA meetings occur every Monday at 7pm in Murdock 218. All students...

Class Council and SGA Vacancies, and Fundraisers

Class Council and SGA Vacancies, and Fundraisers

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

On Friday, February 24th, MCLA’s 2025 class council held a fundraiser in the Campus Center Marketplace. The fundraiser consisted of a variety of donuts from Shire Donuts— which can be found in...

SGA: New Student Senators Sworn In

SGA: New Student Senators Sworn In

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

The Student Government Association meeting of February 13 indicated the semester’s momentum was picking up and many new developments would be quick to occur. It commenced with the swearing in of four...

SGA: NECHE Accreditation, SGA Elections, Networking Social, & Student Engagement

SGA: NECHE Accreditation, SGA Elections, Networking Social, & Student Engagement

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

The first SGA meeting of the Spring 2023 semester took place on January 30th in Murdock 218. As only four senators were present it was deemed an “informational meeting” where no voting would take...

An event was held in the Freel Library to celebrate 100 days left until commencement. Students were able to get professional headshots taken, vote on the class gift, apply for graduation, and more. (photo by Jillian Currier)

The Countdown to Commencement Continues, Less Than 100 Days Left

Jillian Currier, Co-Editor in Chief February 16, 2023

On Thursday, February 2nd in Freel Library, various students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the 100-day countdown to commencement. The event allowed seniors to celebrate with their classmates,...

SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students

SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students

Lily Richard, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

SGA has been experiencing a shortage of student involvement but is expecting more of a presence with incoming freshmen in the foreseeable future. “We had a lot of students interested in our election...

SGA: Campus Climate Survey, Curriculum Changes, and Upcoming QSU Events

SGA: Campus Climate Survey, Curriculum Changes, and Upcoming QSU Events

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

The Student Government Association meetings of October 24th and 31st discussed several different things that will impact student life in a positive way on campus. On October 24th, the meeting proceeded...

SGA: Advocacy, Accessibility on Campus, and Blobfish Fundraiser

SGA: Advocacy, Accessibility on Campus, and Blobfish Fundraiser

Nicole Lemire, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2022

Student advocacy, accessibility on campus, and the senior class blobfish fundraiser were all discussed at the Oct. 17 Student Government Association meeting, among other topics. This week’s guest...

SGA: Travel Courses, RASM Duties, Nursing, and More

SGA: Travel Courses, RASM Duties, Nursing, and More

Lily Richard, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

Student concerns with class attendance penalizations, twenty-four-hour RASM duties, travel courses, and the state of Greek life were all discussed at the previous two SGA meetings.  On September 26,...

SGA Discusses Zen-Den for Students, SGA Elections

SGA Discusses Zen-Den for Students, SGA Elections

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

The first SGA meeting of the semester took place in Murdock 218 on September 19th at 7pm, with four members in attendance, including one on Zoom.  President Ian Crombie gave his report. Papers for...

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