Student apathy at McDaniel has reached a critical level
One of the greatest benefits of attending a small school is that students have the opportunity to join multiple groups that would require an increased level of commitment at larger…
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Mackenzie Goaneh wins SGA presidency
According to accounts on social media, Mackenzie Goaneh has won the race for SGA president. The sophomore public relations chair and former freshman representative won over Amara Foster, the current secretary and former…
Meet the candidates for SGA president
For the first time since the spring of 2016, SGA is holding elections in which undergraduate students may cast their votes. Two candidates have filed with SGA, and the winner…
SGA releases new constitution, executive board changes
After months of reconstruction, SGA has released a new constitution which takes affect immediately. The new document showcases the organization’s new mission statement, which highlights the importance of communication and…
SGA launches new mission, outlook, plans for fall semester
Members of the Student Government Association executive board have announced a new mission statement and organization outlook ahead of the start of the academic year. The statement reads “We, as…
McDaniel Joins in Bike-sharing Trend
Students can now find a group of green bicycles sitting outside of Campus Safety. Believe it or not, these bikes are for all to use for free in order to…
Students Host Town Hall Meeting to Promote Transparency
Recent changes to meal plans, a tuition increase and other key issues have left many students upset lately here at McDaniel. However, on Thursday May 7 at 5 p.m., a…
Grubs in the Grub? Student Finds Worm in Salad; Administration Responds
Controversy enveloped the McDaniel campus last week following Jason Stein’s letter to the Free Press about the quality of food in Englar Dining Hall. Stein, who currently serves as vice…
SGA Updates: 2012-2013 Objectives
As the faculty and returning students prepare to welcome the incoming 2016 freshmen for another productive year, so does the Student Government Association align its goals toward productivity. But with…
A Q&A With Jason Stein: SGA Treasurer
What process is used to determine allocations? How do clubs request money and what requests are granted? The SGA finance committee, composed of the Treasurer and select SGA senators and…
A Peek at the Portal: A Possible New Student Intranet
Since the spring of 2010, SGA has been recreating and revamping the McDaniel student website, dubbed the “Student Portal.” This site is being created and designed by senior Rafael Seyum….
SGA Allocation Process Explained
What does the SGA do with its $21,000 dollar budget? It allocates it to clubs and organizations who host campus wide events of course; but how do they divvy it…
Student Government Association Holds Elections
Student Government Association (SGA) elections will be held online from Feb. 24 until March 3. Nick Bender ‘11, SGA President, is preparing his cabinet and the student body for the…
A Take on the New SGA Allocations Process
Masha Makhlyagina Staff Reporter The SGA allocations process was long, tedious, and frustrating. If I was into metaphors, I would suggest that it was similar to having that one place…
SGA changes allocation process
Kim Williams Editor-in-Chief As student leaders went through the SGA’s allocations process, many noticed changes. Clubs were required to submit a budget laying out their planned events for the year…
SGA changes allocations process
Maire Hunter Staff Reporter Many people on campus shudder just hearing the word “allocation.” All they can think about is paperwork, waiting, receiving less money than requested, or getting denied…
SGA Inducts New Members
By: Megan Robinson Co- News Editor On April 8th at 4:30 in the forum the Student Government Association is holding an inaugural event to induct the new executive board and introduce…
SGA Produces Leadership Seminars on CD-ROM
Andrew Velnoskey Staff Reporter The Student Government Association has introduced a new leadership program available to all campus organizations. It is targeted at leaders of all campus groups, everything from…
New TVs Now Display SGA Channel 80
Megan Robinson Co News Editor Students returning for the spring semester may notice new LCD televisions in popular locations around campus. These new TVs display the new Student Government Assembly…
New Paperless SGA Elections an Improvement
Student Government Association Ditches Paper Ballots for High-Tech Voting Scott Welkos Staff Reporter If it seemed empty outside of Glar recently, you’re not mistaken. For the first time, students waiting…