The Student Government Association (SGA) will inaugurate the 2024-25 president-elect and vice president-elect at 6 p.m., April 15 in the UC grand room. The student body president-elect is Aaron Hoyle-Rivera and the vice president-elect is Jarrod Seifert. Aaron Hoyle-Rivera is a second-year student studying criminal justice and psychology. In addition […]
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SGA and UASWS work together to pass WISE Act
On Monday, Nov. 27, SGA voted to pass the Wage Increase for Student Employees Act. This signals a big step toward the Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success’ (UASWS) goal to raise student wages across campus. The WISE Act, created by SGA Senator Zach Powell, is a resolution that is […]
The bridge between Parking Operations and students
Everyone makes mistakes and Parking Operations at WCU is no exception. Luckily, the Student Government Association’s traffic court offers redemption. Traffic court is made up of eight students in the judiciary branch of SGA. Their main responsibility is to reverse unfair parking tickets received by students. Students who wish to […]
99th session of WCU’s Student Government Association adjourned, with the 100th underway
The 99th administration of WCU’s Student Government Association (SGA) convened for the last time on Monday, April 10, with the 100th administration taking over on Tuesday April 11 at the organization’s annual inauguration. What is SGA? The Student Government Association is made up of elected or appointed students that […]
SGA and other organizations starting accessibility and safety conversations
Student Government Association (SGA) at WCU recently conducted safety and accessibility walks with Disabled Students United (DSU) and Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) to identify areas of concern on campus. Accessibility is a struggle on campus with uneven sidewalks, elevators and accessibility buttons that continually go out of order, and […]
SGA holding safety and accessibility walks to ensure campus is fit for all students
The Student Government Association at WCU (SGA) will host safety and accessibility walks on Oct. 26 and 27 with Disabled Students United (DSU), Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA), and SGA’s Health and Safety Committee to identify and work to address concerns. There will be two safety walks on Wednesday, Oct. […]
WCU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Many student organizations participated in celebrations and events to honor LatinX students and faculty. “First observed in 1968 and later expanded and formalized in 1988, the month-long celebration honors the positive influence and contributions of Hispanic, Latinequis and Latine individuals […]
Meet the candidates for WCU SGA’s 2022 leadership
Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. Story co-produced with Savanna Tenenoff SGA at WCU has officially announced the candidates who are campaigning for the 2022 elections, which will serve the student body during the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Candidates are campaigning Feb. 21 through March 1, SGA announced via […]
SGA holding annual elections Feb. 28 – March 1
Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its annual elections for the Student Senate, Student Body Vice-President and the Student Body President. The candidate filing period was open from Jan. 10 – Jan. 24 for candidates to apply to run. After being vetted […]
WCU’s Student Government Association adapts to COVID-19
As we enter the eighth week of classes, adjustments are still being made to ensure the success of the student body. Student Body President, Dawson Spencer, speaking on behalf of SGA, has assured students that they have been working tirelessly to keep up communication and continue implementing programs for students, […]