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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

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Student Government

Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting

Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor June 30, 2024

Student Government voted in two ex-officio general body representatives and reviewed reminders for members during its June 27 meeting. This is the first meeting held this summer by the organization, neglecting...

Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting

Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor May 3, 2024

The April 25 Student Government meeting was largely taken up by the remaining six prospective club presentations following those from the prior meeting. Quorum was met at 6:03 p.m., 11 members arrived...

Prospective clubs are also vetted by the Office of Student Involvement.

Six clubs approved for next year

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer May 3, 2024

Six of the 11 prospective clubs that presented to Student Government in the last two weeks were approved and will be official organizations next academic year. The approved clubs include Bridge H2OPE,...

April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations

April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer April 26, 2024

Student Government’s April 18 meeting included budget approvals, a faculty committee presentation on course selection information and the first round of new club approvals. A total of $5,621 was requested...

Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting

Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

Student Government’s April 11 meeting covered a final Mission and Values statement presentation, confirmation of funding for the Menstrual Equity Project, introductions of potential new student organizations...

Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting

Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Student Government’s April 4 meeting saw budget approvals, a review of the updated Mission and Values statement proposal and the creation of a Superior Teaching Awards ad hoc committee. There were...

Former Reps. Virginia Sacotingo 25 and Dashawn Sheffield 27 both did DEI work in Student Government. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)

Unsuccessful inclusivity officer candidate, second representative, resign from Student Government

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Student Government saw two more resignations prior to its March 21 meeting, bringing the total number of resignations this semester to six and the cumulative number of vacancies to 12. Virginia Sacotingo...

Student Governments March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations

Student Government’s March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Student Government’s March 21 meeting saw two resignations, new office hours announced, dining updates and the first meeting of the Census Ad Hoc Committee. The meeting minutes from the March 21 meeting...

The Pard Pantry was first opened in 2019.

Pard Pantry to open on weekly basis

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor April 5, 2024

After years of irregular operating hours, the Pard Pantry, which provides complimentary food items and hygiene products, will be open each Saturday from 2-4 p.m. "I think that with everything going...

Rep. Alex Brown 26 and Treasurer Christo Maheras 26 created the Census Ad Hoc Committee.

Student Government forms committee to bridge disconnect with student body

By Emma Li, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Student Government launched a committee that aims to improve relations between Student Government and the student body. Student Government President Thania Hernandez ‘25 appointed the Census Ad Hoc...

Student Government approves invalid minutes, introduces committee at March 7 meeting

Student Government approves invalid minutes, introduces committee at March 7 meeting

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor March 22, 2024

Student Government's March 7 meeting before spring break saw the introduction of a new representative and an ad hoc committee. The Feb. 22 and Feb. 29 meeting minutes were approved, despite the latter's...

Three more students voted in the special election than in the falls executive board election. (Photos courtesy of Sasha Carter 27 and Ava Gallia 26)

Carter, Gallia secure victories in Student Government special election

By Emma Li, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Student Government released the results of its special election on Tuesday. In the inclusivity officer race, Sasha Carter '27 defeated Virginia Sacotingo '25, the interim inclusivity officer, by a single...

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