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Student Government Association’s 46th Annual Sam Gomez 5k Charity Road Race Recap

Student Government Association’s 46th Annual Sam Gomez 5k Charity Road Race Recap

Traizen Griffith, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

On the beautiful morning of April 7th, on the corner of Pleasant and Church Street, a large group of people gathered- stretching their legs, putting on their headphones, and taking a few last sips of water…...

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...

SGA's Most Recent Update For Students

SGA’s Most Recent Update For Students

Tonimarie Basil, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the representative body of students at MCLA that oversees and funds over 50 campus clubs and organizations. SGA meetings take place on Mondays from 7 pm to 9...

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...

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: Student Leadership, Townhouse Construction, and Attendance Policies

SGA: Student Leadership, Townhouse Construction, and Attendance Policies

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer November 20, 2022

On Monday, November 7th, Student Government Association (SGA) held a meeting about recent concerns of the MCLA community with President James Birge as the guest speaker of the meeting.  President...

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 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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