By August Kissel and Megan Dreher On Monday, April 10, the newly elected Student Government officials gathered together at the annual Inaugural Dinner to celebrate their victories and to step into their new positions. Family, friends, and faculty of the college attended the event as the students were welcomed warmly to the Student Engagement team. The night entailed hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, and a … Continue reading Student Government Inaugural Dinner
The Jasper Pack was the name of the game during last week’s student government elections. The party swept all nine executive board positions, and sitting at the head of the Pack was the new student body president-elect: Micaela Bishop. Bishop is currently a junior at Manhattan double majoring in government and economics while also double minoring in philosophy and communication. She plans to graduate in … Continue reading M.C.’s New President: A Conversation with Micaela Bishop
As the campaign for the next Student Government Executive Board nears its finish, both major parties are making their last efforts to connect with the student body. Students began voting through email at noon, and the campaigns made their presence known on the Quad at 4 p.m. The Jasper Pack, led by presidential nominee Micaela Bishop, assumed a spot atop the steps in front of … Continue reading In Campaign’s Final Hours, Candidates Make Last Push on the Quad
THIS YEAR IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT THIS YEAR’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS -Strengthened the Commuter Meal Plan -Created a food service committee -Worked with Brian Weinstein to bring Red Mango to Cafe 1853 -Brought Printers to Kelly Commons -Brought Microwaves to the commons for commuters -Made the club approval process twice an academic year as opposed to once -Worked alongside the SAAC to help athletes with their needs -Celebrated … Continue reading Student Government: A Year in Review & A Look at the New
by Jack Melanson and Stephen Zubrycky Editor and Editor in Chief The student government campaign began Friday, with two major parties entering the race for seven spots on the executive committee and six seats in the assembly. The two parties, Jasper Pack and The Campus That Never Sleeps, are led by presidential candidates Micaela Bishop and LisaMarie Nilaj, respectively. Bishop is running with Phillip Mourikes as … Continue reading Bishop, Nilaj Jump into Race for Student Body President
by Jessica Quinn Contributor Student Allie Yamashiro has recently taken on the role as vice president of communications in the Student Government. Aside from this position, Yamashiro is also a senior volleyball player and vice president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Yamashiro’s connections within the student government and the athletic department have helped her to communicate with various representatives of the Manhattan College community. … Continue reading Student Government Links Up With Student Athlete Advisory Committee
This past Wednesday, Jan. 25., Manhattan College’s Student Government held their first Student Assembly Meeting of the semester. Top priorities of the meeting included changes to Gourmet Dining, Residence Life details, revamping athletic games and commuter affairs. “The meeting was good,” said Student Body President, Dorian Persaud. “It was short, but it went very well.” The first couple of items on the agenda were Gourmet … Continue reading Student Government Holds First Assembly Meeting of the Semester
by MEGHAN DREHER, Staff Writer & AUGUST KISSEL, Staff Writer Each day, students rush to class, always leaving with enough travel time to arrive to class in a timely manner. A typical pit stop along the way is the library. Upon entering, a common sight is to find a mass of students either waiting to use or using the computers, hoping to quickly print out their assignment … Continue reading Printers to be Added in Student Commons
Revamping Locke’s Loft, creating more fun activities on campus, making life for commuting students easier and more enjoyable and even potentially placing an Au Bon Pain on campus. These were just a few of the key discussion points at the first Student Government Assembly meeting which took place in the Raymond W. Kelly Student Commons this past Tuesday, Sep. 7. “The first meeting went great … Continue reading Student Government Holds First Assembly Meeting of the Year
