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This week in SGA: A dramatic conclusion
At the Barnard Student Government Association’s final meeting of the year, SGA representatives unleashed their true colors and graduating seniors got in their last hurrahs. Emma Goss reports on the heated meeting that went into overtime:
- Trouble communicating: Joanne Kwong, Barnard’s vice president of communications, was the administrative guest of the evening. She talked about the role of the communications department in shaping Barnard’s image and her involvement in preparing for President Barack Obama’s commencement address, but she kept all of her statements off the record.
- Extremely loud and incredibly chaotic: The atmosphere of the meeting was far from business as usual. SGA members engaged in debates and disputes, frequently talked over and interrupted each other, held side conversations, and had difficulty reaching agreements when things came to a vote. As a result, the meeting ran 30 minutes overtime. Check after the jump to find out what caused all the commotion. More »
SGA keeps it quick
Time’s up! Barnard’s Student Government Association wrapped up their penultimate meeting of the year in lass than half an hour, a record-setting time for this semester. Emma Goss reports on the mini-meeting:
- Queen bee in the hive: Due to student complaints about the aesthetics of the Altschul lounge, informally known as “The Hive,” the administration refurnished the room with more comfortable furniture, a Nintendo Wii, and other sources of entertainment. The new lounge will be unveiled within the next two weeks. At the unveiling, the administration and SGA’s executive council will face-off in a Wii-bowling competition. SGA members said they are ready to take on Dean Avis Hinkson and President Debora Spar. More »
This week in SGA: Everything comes down to space
In light of the recent news that Barnard is preparing to do major campus renovations, Barnard’s Student Government Association is generating ideas for improving how space is utilized. Emma Goss reports on last night’s SGA meeting, where representatives discussed ways to create more study spaces, fun spaces, and green spaces:
- Spacing out: Gail Beltrone, vice president for campus services, was the administrative guest of the evening. Beltrone is involved in the academic space planning project and wanted to hear from SGA about what changes they’d like to see made, particularly to Wollman Library. SGA members asked that Wollman Library be made more aesthetically appealing, suggesting that it could be modeled after the newly revamped Lewis Reading Parlor. More »
Here are your SGA candidates
The candidates for Barnard’s Student Government Association’s upcoming elections have been announced. There are 40 students running, which is a major increase from last year’s 26. Elections will begin tomorrow night at 10 p.m., so take a look at your SGA candidates:
SGA President
• Junghee Hyun
• Rachel Ferrari
SGA Vice President
• Julia Kennedy
Vice President of Student Activities (VPSA)
• Sarah Steinman
Vice President of Finance (VP Finance)
• Mara Wood
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This week in SGA: Constitutional amendments
With no administrative or club guests at last night’s Barnard Student Government Association meeting, what did the council do? Emma Goss reports on changes to SGA’s Constitution, SGA’s efforts to improve food labeling at Barnard, and a historic Barnard tradition vying for a comeback:
- FAB food: SGA voted to approve the Food Advisory Board’s “resolution to improve the labeling of food at Barnard College” for the benefit of students with allergies, and for students with medical, religious, or other dietary restrictions. The resolution will be presented to Barnard’s administration.
SGA on dining, other things
While our nation’s president is gearing up to come to Barnard in May, Barnard’s SGA President Jessica Blank, BC ’12, was away in DC for the AIPAC Policy Conference. Rachel Ferrari, BC ’13 and vice president of SGA, took the reins of the latest SGA Representative Council meeting. Emma Goss reports on the new dining options for Barnard students and good news for Barnard clubs old and new.
Right on the (Ara)Mark: Director of Aramark, Al Sorbera, spoke to SGA but kept his statements off the record. Goldie Juer, a Dining Services representative, gave a run-down on improvements Dining Services and Aramark have made to Hewitt this year, including the addition of smoothies on Mondays and Thursdays at late night. More »