SGA Debate

 Before the elections had ended, I attended the final debate between the Student Body President candidates. The presidential and vice presidential had the opportunity to share their opinions on topics such as campaign strategies, personal platforms, and funding.

The candidates consisted of David Oye for president and Luke Cooley for Vice President, Duncan Waugaman for president and Isabelle Rogner, and Alex Parlock for president and Hayley Breeden for vice president.

One of the most important subjects discussed at the debate was SGA funding, and how within the past year SGA has not been consistent with their funding to club sports, with money to spare at the end of the year. Parlock argued how important it was to have SGA use all of the funding money so they would in return, be receiving more money, but on the other side of the argument Waugaman disagreed with the statement by saying SGA would not spend funding money carelessly.

Another topic of the debate as was the location of campaigning from the candidates. Oye and Waugaman both decided that campaigning at the local Huntington bars was a good idea, but Parlock expressed how he felt it wasn't a good campaigning strategy.

When the time came for the debate to open to the audience, the candidates received very interesting questions. An audience member asked Oye why his vice president, Cooley was answering majority of the questions and more effectively. Oye responded to the question by saying that he wanted to be short, to the point, and easy to understand.

All of the candidates discussed their platforms, and they all had good ideas and visions for the future of Marshall University.

SGA Meeting 3/24/15

I attended a Student Government Association meeting on March 24th. This meeting was a bit longer than the last meeting, and a lot was discussed and a lot of new ideas were made known.

One of the main things SGA focused on were the activities and benefits of Assessment Day which is to be held on April 15th. For everyone who takes the assessments given by their professors will be able to attend a small party held by the Campus Activities Board with fun, food, and music. The council wants this to be a fun thing for students to do so more students will participate in their class assessments.

Another major issue on the agenda was the announcement that St. Mary's medical students are able to use the recreation center.

A funding bill was also up for motion for Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and the motion was passed.

Further details for Assessment Day was brought up in the meeting again as well. One of the main speakers for the event will be Tim Melvin.

Then there was a motion to move certain acts and laws to judiciary adsoradum. These acts and laws included SGA Financial Accountability Act, Resolution to Create New Law, and certain rules on voting for new members.

All of the executive members and advisors had particular messages for the council as well.

SGA Meeting 3/10/15

                On March 10th, I attended a Student Government meeting to gain insight on issues that were being discussed within Marshall University. The meetings are always held by the Student Body Vice President Lila Mangus.

                The Student Government council talked about a particular funding bill for the Surgery Interest Group, which was held for discussion and later was approved.

                Each executive member of SGA including the Student Body President, Pro Tempore, Parliamentarian, Treasurer, and the Campus Life and Service Committee.

                The Senate Banquet was announced to be on April 21st at 6:30, and Kick Butts day was announced to be on April 22nd.

                This meeting was particularly short, and not much was discussed, but nonetheless it was interesting to hear what was going on within the university.