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Student Government

Recognition as an official student organization grants clubs the ability to request Student Government funds and reserve spaces on campus.

New student organizations added

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor June 1, 2025

Three of nine proposed student organizations were approved by Student Government in this year’s new student organization cycle. Combating Human Trafficking Initiative, Artificial Intelligence Club...

Student Government reviews more club approvals at May 1 meeting

Student Government reviews more club approvals at May 1 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer May 9, 2025

Student Government voted on six new club pitches during its most recent meeting. Club leaders gave five-minute presentations followed by questions from the general body. The first presentation was for...

Student Government reviews club approvals at April 24 meeting

Student Government reviews club approvals at April 24 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Wrtiter May 2, 2025

Student Government voted on three new club pitches during its most recent meeting. Club leaders gave five-minute presentations, which were followed by questions from the general body. The first presentation...

The new cycle aims to reduce the confusion that often occurred during the transitional weeks between budgets.

Student Government streamlines budget cycle

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2025

Student Government shifted the student organization budget cycle from a seasonal to a semesterly schedule in hopes of simplifying the budget requests process. The move — passed at the April 17 general...

Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting

Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer April 25, 2025

Student Government reviewed additional budgets during its April 17 meeting. A total of $650 was granted for the food budget out of $1,250 requested. Inclusivity Officer Luna Garces '27 shared that the...

Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting

Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer April 18, 2025

Student Government reviewed additional budgets and voted to purchase chairs during its April 10 meeting. Out of $2,000 in requested club purchases for the spring budget and $101.12 requested for the...

Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting

Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

Student Government reported on committee progress and reviewed additional budgets during its April 3 meeting. A total of $953.15 was approved for the cumulative food budget out of a requested $1,450....

Under the new system, students will be able to use Pard Dollars at local establishments that use Grubhub. (Photo courtesy of Google Play)

Online dining ordering system to move to GrubHub

By Sara Feinseth, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

Lafayette College's dining mobile ordering system is planned to be replaced with the food delivery GrubHub app for the fall of 2025.  “The Grubhub app will be integrated with all dining locations...

Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting

Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

Student Government gave committee updates and reviewed additional budgets during its March 13 meeting. According to meeting minutes, President Alex Brown ‘26 successfully motioned to add committee...

Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting

Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Student Government reviewed additional club budgets for a short period during its March 6 meeting. The organization entered a 7-minute executive session to approve new budgets. A total of $27,876 was...

Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting

Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer March 7, 2025

Student Government made progress in updating its financial guidelines at its most recent meeting, according to unofficial meeting minutes taken by Communications Officer Ava Gallia ‘26. The Equity...

Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting

Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer February 28, 2025

Student Government reviewed additional club budgets and played constitution "Kahoot!" at its most recent meeting. The organization again entered an executive session to review budget requests. There...

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