Student Government Association elects new officials
By Hannah Amos and Shelby Anderson / September 11, 2024The topic of university students voting was brought up at Ball State University’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) Sept. 11 meeting.
The topic of university students voting was brought up at Ball State University’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) Sept. 11 meeting.
The new changes require a base of 42 credits where students are required to complete a series of required courses, including but not limited to seven semesters of English, seven credits of math, seven credits of “science, technology and engineering,” and five social studies credits. Students have the option to pursue “seals” or forms of additional education. The seals are “enrollment,” “enlistment and service” and “employment,” with each seal having an “honors” or “honors plus” option.
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.
“It is a heavy and extremely sad day,” Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, said in a statement. He said Breaux’s loss would “be profoundly felt by the countless lives she touched, and we join so many in mourning the loss of her incredible life.”
Both chambers moved priority bills Wednesday, with a dwindling number of measures left to finalize before an anticipated adjournment on Friday.
The Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) began their meeting with a presentation from a special guest, SGA Sen. Shaina Miller.
At the Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Feb. 21, senators Bethia Busingye and Quinn Davis were elected.
Indiana Senate Bill (SB) 202 passed in the House Education Committee with eight yeas and four nays Feb. 21.
Director of Student Life Abby Haworth confirmed the results of the 2024-25 SGA Executive Ticket Elections Tuesday, with Noah Poole and Brenna Large of the “Elevate” platform beating the Adams and Angel ticket.
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.
The presidential debate for Ball State University's Student Government Association (SGA) occurred Tuesday evening.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D. Cali.) died Thursday night in her Washington, D.C. home and has been described as “a pioneering American,” a “true trailblazer” and a “cherished friend” by President Joe Biden.
The Ball State University Student Government Association (SGA) held its annual inauguration April 19, and swore in Joseph Gassensmith and Monet Lindstrand as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2023-24 academic year. The inauguration also saw Senate and Cabinet awards.
The Ball State University Student Government Association (SGA) held its last meeting of the legislative term, starting out with four budget requests. President Tina Nguyen emotionally gave her final report after two years in the position to close the meeting.
SB 480 prevents healthcare providers from performing gender-affirming care to people under the age of 18. This includes surgeries and hormone therapy.
The Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) began their meeting by re-opening chief administrator nominations. Additionally, treasurers were voted in, and new pieces of legislation were passed.
The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.
The Ball State University’s Student Government Association began their meeting with a special presentation from the Pathways Project. Senator applicant Veronica Bedwell then presented for an At-Large Caucus position. Bedwell is involved in multiple campus organizations including One Love and the Student Social Work Association.
The Ball State Student Government Association Treasurer Mamed Ramazanli was censured due to not fulfilling his duties. Those duties included not giving executive reports, not providing budgets and not having good communication with senators.
