Thursday, November 5, 1992 SGA update- new organizations, new ideas, new faces By Danette Parrett and April Bogdanski The Collegian With the beginning of the 92- 93 academic year, the Student Government Association (SGA) has been busy. SGA has welcomed some new organizations and has been taking suggestions from students for improvements on campus. Two of the groups organized, under SGA this year are the Behrend Service Group (BSG) and the Accounting Club. BSG is a new organization that bc'gan this year. Its primary purpose is to represent Behrend College to the community through service. One of BSG's goals is to focus energy on positive goals for the campus and the community. Lori Shcttcrly, philanlhoropic chairperson, said, "We arc planning to volunteer with the Eric Infant and Youth Home, a home for the mentally and physically handicapped." There will be an informational meeting open to students on November 12 at 8:00. The place the meeting will be held will be announced at a later date. The Accounting Club has been reinstated. Some goals of the group are to invite speakers, to sponsor fund raisers, and to hold dinners. A few suggestions have been recognized and considered by SGA. A few students have approached Greg Farrell, vice president of SGA, suggesting that SGA sponsor birthday grams for students. Because one of the members of SGA is on the residence life staff, it has been brought to SGA's attention that the laundry room in Tigress Hall is being locked after midnight. Another issue brought to the attention of SGA is the controversy being raised over the way the Wintcrgrccn Cafe takes phone orders. The cafe has been asking for ID numbers for automatic charges, due to the lack of phone order pick-ups. Unfortunately, students are giving ID numbers other than their own. The members of SGA have noticed an improvement since last year. The improvement can be seen not only in the senators and committee heads, but also in the cooperation among the members, increasing the amount The Collegian of work that is being accomplished. Gail Senoski, secretary of SGA, said, "This is the second executive board I've worked under, and I feel this year we are more organized, more efficient, and get along better. It's been a lot easier to get things accomplished." "SGA has done a lot this year and we've got a lot of projects in the works," said Julian Hing, a resident senator. "The committees are running very efficiently. I am proud to serve on this year's SGA." Matt Cissne, a resident senator, said, "I’m pleased with the large number of constitutions we've approved this year. I'm glad to see the variety of groups at Behrcnd." Tcsha Nesbil a commuter senator, is concerned about the students' involvement. "Many students don't know about SGA. We should find ways to let students know that they can come to the SGA meetings with their problems and concerns." For those interested, SGA meetings arc held on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. in Reed 116. Gary Johnson The Collegian Three TV's, two raised speakers, 10 know wb y you came tonight? a VCR, and a Pepsi machine? " Mainl y [ OT a , brcak > sa,d Election night in the Br y° n Stuck ’ , lsl semester Wintergreen seemed to be ae ™^P aceea B' a ®®™ g ' important to some students, at DID A SHO U least 70-100 people filled the THAT REALLY CARED. North side of the Gorge keeping The only one 1 talked to that tabs on the election as results seeme d to be really interested in rolled in. Clinton seemed to be the tbe results was Eric Mutkus, a sth favored contender as cheers filled semester PET major, who the room while a steady stream of responded to the question with the students showed up for the free answer Just to see who s gonna food and drink. However, I couldn't find the Oh, by the way, if you re ones who cared. interested, Clinton won by a When asked why she came, landslide. Natalie Ochs, a 3rd semester biology major, responded "I didn't even know there was one. I was Quiet anticipation was not the sweetest thing...here's to long nights, loud music & gypsies moaning in the dark. SNJ Hey Mom and Dad, if there's a wedding do I get a car or do you get the hunting trip?! It's me .<•>■ .•>> .w.•»*.to w.toXv.toav .to ffiU WW BAIfOW COLLEGE RING » *4Cftoo‘ little ■ a month as Balfour introduces an affordable, easy and convenient way to wear H| your class ring, and take the time you need to pay for it! 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