SGA
SGA executive team nominees talk platforms, campus involvement
Two teams, one goal. Junior Sadie Swier and sophomore Lucas Lund are running against junior Teagan McNary and sophomore Josh Anderson for the Student Government Association’s executive offices. Teagan McNary, a presidential candidate, is a Vermillion native and is double-majoring in political science and criminal justice. She’s been involved in the criminal justice club, political science […]
Two SGA debates to take place this year
With the Student Government Association executive elections coming up, in addition to the Cross Media Council Debate, SGA will be co-hosting its own debate with USD’s Speech and Debate team. The debate will take place on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Muenster University Center pit lounge. The CMC debate will be in the Al […]
SGA discusses making USD a sanctuary campus
The Student Government Association discussed a resolution on Tuesday night that would make USD a ‘sanctuary campus,’ which would shield undocumented students from immigration officials. Before discussion, Kade Lamberty, president of College Republicans, objected to the resolution as it was written. “The resolution supports the breaking of federal laws and this is the most unfair […]
SGA hopefuls gathering signatures as elections approach
Student Government Association elections are fast approaching, with less than a month until voting opens. Leading up until Feb. 28, students will see more and more SGA senators and hopeful senators petitioning and campaigning to get seats. According to the SGA website, the organization serves as a bridge between the students and the South Dakota Board of […]
SGA gives 87 percent of GAF increase to athletics
The Student Government Association passed Senate Resolution 20 Tuesday Night, which allocates 87 percent of new funds raised by the GAF to the athletic department. The controversial resolution needed a majority vote of 13 in favor and received 15. Ten senators voted against the resolution. SGA added rules to discussion to keep the night short, but […]
SGA VP candidates comment on upcoming debates
There will be two SGA presidential debates this year. The Cross Media Council will be holding their anual debate on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Al Neuharth Media Center. SGA and USD’s Speech and Debate team are co-hosting a debate on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the MUC pit lounge. SGA vice presidential candidate […]
Students, SGA senators discuss GAF fund allocations for hours
By the time the SGA meeting was over Tuesday night, Senate Resolution 20 had seen discussion, but no progress. The resolution, which proposes how to allocate the new funds raised by the General Activity Fee (GAF), was tabled for next week’s meeting. Eighty-seven percent of the new GAF funds will be going to the athletic […]
Two teams announce run for SGA executive positions
Two teams announced their plans to run for the Student Government Association executive positions during Tuesday night’s meeting. Teagan McNary and Josh Anderson will be running against Sadie Swier and Lucas Lund for the next presidential and vice presidential positions in SGA. McNary said she believes she and her running mate have a lot of great ideas to […]
GAF forum turnout lower than expected as USD looks to raise fees
In an attempt to inform students of the General Activity Fee that is added to every students’ tuition at USD, the executive staff team of the Student Government Association went from table to table in the Munster University Center asking students to attend their forum. The General Activity Fee is a fee that each student […]
SGA discusses changing wording of bylaws to be more inclusive
The use of pronouns in the Student Government Association’s constitution and bylaws is up for debate, as senators discussed a potential change in wording at the last meeting of the semester Tuesday evening. According to some SGA senators, the current constitution isn’t as inclusive as they’d like it to be because of the use of […]