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(9 hours ago)
The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its spring inauguration Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony, several new members of the upcoming administration for the 2024-2025 school year were sworn in.
(04/10/24 10:41pm)
With no special guest presentations this week, the Student Government Association (SGA) began its April 10 meeting with special orders of business. In the meeting, the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) presented a request for a protected seat in the senate. Currently, they have an unprotected seat, which means that if they lose their seat, they would also lose their representation, according to President Pro Tempore Brenna Large.According to Large, having a protected seat would allow them to “retain their representation in the senate,” which means they can always have representation even if they choose to stop sending a representative to the meetings. In the past, YDSA spearheaded many initiatives such as protesting against Senate Bill 202, discussing raising campus wages and volunteering with the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. The senate approved their protected seat with 31 yays, two nays, and two abstentions. Next up, President Joseph Gassensmith gave his state of the student body. On his list of accomplishments from this year, he said his administration completed 25 out of 27 platform points which is more than any SGA executive board in the past six years, according to Gassensmith. “Now, obviously, at some of those points, we had to adapt what the point was, but the spirit of the point was cast no matter what,” Gassensmith said. He also mentioned that SGA invested more money this year than any other, with about $41,000 reinvested in students and the Ball State community.One of the initiatives Gassensmith said he was most proud of was the addition of the new bus stop shelter on McKinley Avenue, as well as a new blue light tower that will be placed near the Scheidler Apartments.“We were able to turn SGA from a very dramatic organization to one that is a well-oiled machine. It made a real impact,” Gassensmith said. The senate then transitioned into executive reports. Vice President Monet Lindstrand started and reminded the senators of the upcoming Take Back The Night event on April 24, where survivors of sexual assault can share their stories.Treasurer Isacc Ledford gave a brief overview of all the initiatives the senate spent money on this school year.This spending included SGA shirts, a portion of the homecoming parade, community garden improvements, survey tabling with the organizational caucus, north quad urinal dividers, new charging stations, funding many sexual assault awareness events this month and more. “The overall senate invested 89.3 percent of their budget as opposed to last year’s 50.68 percent,” Ledford said. “Although the allocation was higher last year, the senate invested $6,695 as opposed to last year’s $5,068.” The senators were then asked to vote on an amendment to the SGA elections code for unfinished business. According to the amendment change request, this would make it so “in the event that three or more candidates run [for a cabinet position], the candidate receiving a majority of votes cast, per rank choice voting, shall be declared the winner.”This was approved with 34 yays, one nay, and two abstentions. With no new business to vote on, the meeting was adjourned. Contact Meghan Braddy with comments via email at meghan.braddy@bsu.eduor on X @meghan_braddy.
(04/04/24 1:58am)
During its meeting on April 4, the Student Government Association (SGA) received a special presentation from the Center for Survivor Support.
(04/02/24 2:00pm)
Editors note: This story has been updated to correct information on where the salon was originally located.
(03/27/24 11:21pm)
During the March 27 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, each nominated senator for the next school year's President Pro Tempore position gave a presentation.
(03/21/24 2:41am)
During the March 20 meeting, the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted special guest Karen Adkins, the senior executive director of auxiliary services for university food, beverage, conference services and special events.
(03/13/24 10:33pm)
The Student Government Association (SGA) began its Mar.13 meeting with a presentation from special guest Amanda Nelson, a graduate assistant from the Multicultural Center. Nelson provided the senators with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training.
(02/29/24 12:43am)
The Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) began their meeting with a presentation from a special guest, SGA Sen. Shaina Miller.
(03/02/24 3:00pm)
The Village welcomed a new addition to its neighborhood of restaurants with the opening of Midnight Cafe & Grill. This unique establishment offers a blend of Mexican cuisine, all-day breakfast and a place for students to hang out after midnight.
(02/22/24 1:10am)
At the Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) meeting Feb. 21, senators Bethia Busingye and Quinn Davis were elected. Each senator presented their qualifications and objectives to the senate before their election.
(02/16/24 1:56am)
On Feb. 15, at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, the final debate of Ball State University's Student Government Association (SGA) vice presidential nominees took place.
(02/19/24 3:00pm)
“A rising tide will raise all boats,” said LaTasha Mardis, member of the executive committee and executive board as event chair with the Muncie/Delaware County Black Chamber of Commerce.
(02/15/24 1:10am)
Ball State University's Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a special senate Q&A session Wednesday afternoon with Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.
(02/14/24 1:49am)
The presidential debate for Ball State University's Student Government Association (SGA) occurred Tuesday evening.
(02/08/24 2:55am)
On Feb. 7, Ball State University's Student Government Association (SGA) introduced the candidates and their tickets at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.
(12/08/23 3:00pm)
Distinguished again for its unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ball State University has claimed the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the eighth consecutive year. The university's dedication earned a spot in the November/December 2023 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity alongside 108 other institutions.
(11/30/23 5:47pm)
Imagine you could complete 30 hours of college credit before ever even graduating high school.
(11/02/23 1:42am)
The Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) began with a presentation from Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Tiffany Peters.
(10/16/23 2:00pm)
Hoping to reshape the future of local workforce attraction and retention for Indiana counties, Ball State has launched a new student ambassador program to help students gain valuable insights to explore career opportunities within their local communities after graduation.
(09/13/23 5:00pm)
Imagine you’re a college student currently going through your period. You knew it was coming because it happens every month, yet you forgot to put a pad or a tampon in your backpack.