2008 Woodie Awards
Vote Absentee
SGA temporarily loses affiliation, nullifies elections
Lili Johnson
Issue date: 3/25/08 Section: Campus News
Because of re-election, all campaigning will also be redone, as will presidential and vice-presidential debates. There was consideration by the Elections Committee to reimburse candidates for campaigning for which they could provide receipts. However, Larissa Manon, student attorney general, quoted policy stating SGA cannot fund any campaigning.
Checka Leinwall, faculty advisor for the SGA Senate and director of Campus Activities and Programs, responded to a question raised about the emails not being sent to everyone. She explained there were "several issues that converged" to create the problem and that there were "multiple system failures."
"There is no perfect system," continued Leinwall. "And I cannot guarantee every student will get the email the next time."
In addition, a new schedule was announced including a date for debates and the actual election. However, when Anna Sonnenwald, Legislative Committee chair, motioned to approve the schedule, the motion could not be allowed because it appeared there were no SGA members who are on the Elections and Publicity Committee, besides Taylor, actually present during the meeting when the schedule was decided on.
"We are not sure if the committee actually made the decision," said Justin Fisher, vice president.
Since there were no decisions made regarding the new elections, the approval of scheduling is to be done at the next SGA Senate meeting on Tuesday, March 25, which, unless more dates are added to the currently posted schedule, is the last meeting scheduled for the semester.
"I urge everyone, including myself, to read the government documents and understand what we are standing by," said Sen. Michael Boglovits, a candidate for SGA president, in closing.
The heated SGA meeting was ended with a proposal by Andrea Schronce, a senator running for vice president, to collect money for a donation of UNCG colored flowers to be sent to UNC Chapel Hill in remembrance of Eve Carson, the SGA president recently murdered.
"No matter how badly things seem to be going here, we must remember things could be a lot worse," said Schronce.
Schronce's running mate, Michael Tuso, then led the SGA in a moment of silence to remember Carson.
Checka Leinwall, faculty advisor for the SGA Senate and director of Campus Activities and Programs, responded to a question raised about the emails not being sent to everyone. She explained there were "several issues that converged" to create the problem and that there were "multiple system failures."
"There is no perfect system," continued Leinwall. "And I cannot guarantee every student will get the email the next time."
In addition, a new schedule was announced including a date for debates and the actual election. However, when Anna Sonnenwald, Legislative Committee chair, motioned to approve the schedule, the motion could not be allowed because it appeared there were no SGA members who are on the Elections and Publicity Committee, besides Taylor, actually present during the meeting when the schedule was decided on.
"We are not sure if the committee actually made the decision," said Justin Fisher, vice president.
Since there were no decisions made regarding the new elections, the approval of scheduling is to be done at the next SGA Senate meeting on Tuesday, March 25, which, unless more dates are added to the currently posted schedule, is the last meeting scheduled for the semester.
"I urge everyone, including myself, to read the government documents and understand what we are standing by," said Sen. Michael Boglovits, a candidate for SGA president, in closing.
The heated SGA meeting was ended with a proposal by Andrea Schronce, a senator running for vice president, to collect money for a donation of UNCG colored flowers to be sent to UNC Chapel Hill in remembrance of Eve Carson, the SGA president recently murdered.
"No matter how badly things seem to be going here, we must remember things could be a lot worse," said Schronce.
Schronce's running mate, Michael Tuso, then led the SGA in a moment of silence to remember Carson.
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Lauren
posted 3/26/08 @ 12:23 AM EST
I never realized SGA had this much power on campus. Sounds like they should get their act together.
Luke
posted 3/26/08 @ 5:27 PM EST
Why don't you cover more stories about the positive things that SGA is doing???? All of the leadership is on the way out anyways, so aren't you beating a dead horse? Your ridiculous paper has been riddled these last few weeks with negativity towards this group, and as a student who is not even involved in SGA, IT IS GETTING OLD. (Continued…)
Ashley
posted 3/26/08 @ 6:24 PM EST
Before everyone goes bashing the carolinian, consider that things as simple as re doing an election or losing affiliation do affect the students.
The fact is that there were some organizations affected by the affiliation let down, the finance committee chairperson said so in their meeting two weeks ago, and more than that the fact that they cannot even get simple paperwork turned in on time makes me wonder about their ability to do the other simple tasks they are assigned to. (Continued…)
Mike Rusher
Mike Rusher
posted 3/27/08 @ 12:00 AM EST
Ashley,
This is Mike Rusher, I AM the Finance Committee Chairman of UNCG SGA. Your Comment:
"The fact is that there were some organizations affected by the affiliation let down, the finance committee chairperson said so in their meeting two weeks ago, and more than that the fact that". (Continued…)
Ashley
posted 3/27/08 @ 12:38 AM EST
I meant treasurer... my apologies.
I would read the minutes, but as of today they had not been updated in almost a month.
Regards
Mike Rusher
posted 3/27/08 @ 2:00 PM EST
Ashley I can't seem to remember just what Katreina said about "some organizations affected by the affiliation let down, and how SHE "said so in their meeting two weeks ago. (Continued…)
stan k.
posted 3/27/08 @ 7:02 PM EST
so the paper is critiquing an organization for their mistakes that let down the student population???
that seems two faced considering the horrible slant that the writers present on their sga stories, as well as the correction, and apology that is needed from the editor in cheif. (Continued…)
Stan K
posted 3/28/08 @ 11:26 AM EST
well lukey, the apology that you will issue to sga next paper (if another paper is in your budget). you see there is a big difference between a letter of apology and a letter of appeal. (Continued…)
Luke McIntyre
posted 3/28/08 @ 12:47 PM EST
First, you're correct that the letter John Bryant sent was not referred to as a letter of apology. I've just checked the tape of the meeting myself, and a correction will run in the next issue. (Continued…)
Mark H.
posted 3/29/08 @ 9:23 PM EST
hey guys,
The simple fact that Luke has to post so much in here just to clear up his articles (and one's that aren't his for some reason) speaks volumes. (Continued…)
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