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GAF funding, ‘Tapingo’ app main topics at SGA meeting
Students might soon be able to order on-campus food online thanks to a new smart device application that Student Government Association Senators voted on Tuesday evening. Associate dean of student services, John Howe, explained how “Tapingo,” which would allow students to preorder on-campus food online before picking it up, would work. Howe said the application […]
SGA votes to stay in the Student Federation
On Oct. 4, SGA President Nathaniel Steinlicht, Vice President Michelle Novak and at-large senators Josh Anderson and Teagan McNary attended the Student Federation meeting in Aberdeen. Prior to the Student Federation meeting, USD and SDSU paid two-thirds of the budget for the Federation and represented one-third of the votes. Novak said she thought the […]
SGA votes to tentatively withdraw from Student Federation
After a lengthy debate about an issue that’s been on SGA’s radar for some time, Senators voted Tuesday night to tentatively withdraw USD’s membership and all related financial support from the South Dakota Student Federation. The Student Federation is an organization whose purpose is to “bring the six regental institutions together. … To come together and collaborate […]
Math Emporium discussion gets heated at SGA meeting
Math Department Chair Dan Van Peursem had another opportunity to defend USD’s Math Emporium on Tuesday night, as he addressed SGA and again presented his case in favor of continuing the Math Emporium despite student disdain for it. SGA senators have been saying for weeks that the forum they held Feb. 16 to discuss the Math […]
Steinlicht and Novak victorious in presidential SGA race
Nathaniel Steinlicht and Michelle Novak have been named Student Government Association president and vice president for the 2016-2017 administration. Incoming president Nathaniel Steinlicht said he’s enthusiastic to begin working in his new role. “We’re really excited to start everything out … Cam and Anna ran a great campaign and it was a great race,” he said. “And […]
SGA bill asks instructors to post syllabuses to WebAdvisor
SGA unanimously approved a bill Tuesday night which could require USD instructors to post tentative syllabuses about their classes on WebAdvisor. This would allow students considering enrolling in a course an opportunity to learn more about it, said the bill’s main proponent, SGA President Sami Zoss. Zoss said the purpose of the bill is to help […]
SGA candidates debate in final forum before election
It was a race to the finish line for the SGA executive teams running for office during a final debate held Monday night in the MUC to convince students they’re the best candidates to represent the student body. Hosted by the Political Science League and the Rushmore Public Policy Institute, presidential candidates Cameron Frentress and […]
VIDEO: SGA presidential candidates discuss issues, platforms at first debate
Student safety, diversity and sustainability were just a few of the issues discussed at the Cross Media Council-sponsored Student Government Association Presidential Debate on Thursday night. “I think the night went really well,” said vice presidential candidate Anna Madsen. “It was really fun and there were very good questions from the audience.” Around 50 people […]
SGA presidential teams enter final week of campaigning
After the one-team campaign of last year, two teams are competing for the Student Government Association presidency and vice presidency roles for this year’s election. The teams, who both announced their candidacies at the SGA Jan. 19 meeting, will face off in two debates Feb. 25 and 29, followed by the election on March 2 and 3. […]
SGA election committee hoping for more student voters
While SGA presidential candidates and senators are gearing up for elections on March 2 and 3, the SGA Election Steering Committee is preparing as well. The Election Steering Committee is in charge of the election and voting process – which includes getting students to vote. In 2013, a total of 2,000 students voted in the […]