SGA Talks New Clubs, Parking Passes, Among Other Topics

by Gabriella DePinho, News Editor The Student Government Assembly held their third meeting of the semester in Jasper Lounge on Feb. 20, where they discussed the lift on the new club freeze, updates to the academic integrity policy and attendance at athletic events, among other topics. New Club Process Restarting President Jaycie Cooper reported the Club Oversight Committee updates for Vice President of Club Affairs, Haley Nightingale, … Continue reading SGA Talks New Clubs, Parking Passes, Among Other Topics

SGA Holds First Meeting of the Spring Semester

by Gabriella DePinho, News Editor Student Government held its first assembly meeting of the spring semester on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at noon in Kelly 4B, filling in an open position, discussing committee updates and other new or future plans. Mentor System After taking attendance of all assembly members and any club representatives, President Jaycie Cooper announced a new mentorship system for assembly members. “The [executive] board, after … Continue reading SGA Holds First Meeting of the Spring Semester

At Halloween Meeting, Assembly Looks at Constitution, Commencement

by Taylor Brethauer, Editor-in-Chief The recent assembly meeting for Student Government turned into an open forum for topics of discussion such as changes within the organization’s constitution, the elimination of curriculum programs and the issue of commencement tickets. Constitutional Amendments The first discussion was about amendments being revised and added to the Student Government constitution, as suggested by the Cooper administration, in order to have all assembly … Continue reading At Halloween Meeting, Assembly Looks at Constitution, Commencement

Student Government Assembly Discusses Minimum Wage, the Mold Situation and Gourmet Dining at Fourth Meeting

by Taylor Brethauer, Editor-in-Chief Student Government had multiple announcements and points of discussion, including important updates for several committees, at this week’s assembly meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at noon in Kelly 4B. Minimum Wage Discussion Vice President of Residential Affairs Isabel Quinones spoke briefly about the Resident Student Association (RSA) dorm hall visits that have been happening across campus within the previous weeks. She said … Continue reading Student Government Assembly Discusses Minimum Wage, the Mold Situation and Gourmet Dining at Fourth Meeting

Budget Cuts Hit All Clubs on Manhattan’s Campus

by Megan Dreher & August Kissel Features Editor & Web Editor On June 26, 2018, all club leaders were notified of a minimum 11.6 percent cut of all club budgets effective at the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester. According to Student Government and Student Engagement, this cut was decided upon after careful evaluation and a strategic break down of budgets carried out by Student Government every … Continue reading Budget Cuts Hit All Clubs on Manhattan’s Campus

2018 Student Government Campaigns

by GARRETT KEIDEL & ALEXA SCHMIDT, Asst. Editors The annual student government campaign ended in late March. The parties’ campaigning took place from March 22 through 26, and the election was held from noon on March 27 through noon on March 28. There were three parties that campaigned this year: The Jasper Shore: The Lasallian Experience, B.E.S.T of the Bronx and the Jasper Student Union, led … Continue reading 2018 Student Government Campaigns

Jaycie Cooper Elected Student Body President as B.E.S.T. of the Bronx Party Sweeps Election

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER & JOE LIGGIO, Editor-In-Chief & Asst. News Editor After some intense campaigning, results are in on the 2017-2018 Student Government elections, with the Manhattan College student body handing victory to the B.E.S.T. of the Bronx party. Headed by president-elect Jaycie Cooper and vice president-elect Jara Giner, the party will be filling nine spots on Student Government’s Executive Board in a win over Jasper Shore: … Continue reading Jaycie Cooper Elected Student Body President as B.E.S.T. of the Bronx Party Sweeps Election

Student Government Assembly Meeting

Student government held an assembly meeting in Kelly Commons room 5A this past Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. Assembly meetings are open to all members of the Manhattan College student body. After Micaela Bishop, student body president, called the meeting to order and roll call was taken, junior class representative Liam Moran took the floor to question the minutes from the assembly meeting two … Continue reading Student Government Assembly Meeting

First Student Assembly Meeting for the Spring Semester

Manhattan College’s Student Government held their first Student Assembly meeting of the semester this past Wednesday, Jan. 24. Discussions during this meeting ranged from the college’s new hashtag, #JaspersFoodShare, the new campus life channel and plans for senior week. The meeting commenced with the swearing-in of new members of the student court that was supposed to take place during the past fall semester, but was … Continue reading First Student Assembly Meeting for the Spring Semester