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Senate versus SGIB: Tensions spark largest Senate turnout

On Tuesday, April 5, the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate met as usual—but the tenor of the meeting was anything but. This Senate meeting moreso a response to the ratcheting tensions between the voting members of SGA (the Senators) and the Sexuality, Gender, and Inclusion Board (SGIB) in light of the latter’s ‘Equitable Elections’ proposal […]

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Dennis Hanno’s Commencement Announcement Sparks Discussion, Hope for Class of 2021

In a recent update to the campus, President Dennis Hanno announced that a cross-campus committee had been exploring multiple options for our 2021 Commencement, with the possibility of an in-person aspect to the ceremony. The email mentioned restrictions to follow the guidance provided by the state, such as limiting attendance to two guests per student […]

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Abby Cook’s Dear Wheaton

Abby Cook ’22 is running for Vice President of SGA for the Academic Year 2021-2022

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Mikaela Savarese’s Manifesto

Mikaela Savarese ’22 is running for President of SGA for the Academic Year 2021-2022

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Payce Shepard’s Manifesto

Payce Shepard ’22 is running for Vice President of SGA for the Academic Year 2021-2022

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Politics and Economics

SGA Discusses: Updating the Removal Process, Mindfulness

On Nov. 4, 2020, SGA senate began with a quick discussion of remote learning during the informal conversation of Community Commentary. With the recent COVID-19 spike at Wheaton, many students have opted to leave campus over the past two weeks instead of waiting for Thanksgiving recess. David Palombo, 2021 chair, felt a fading desire to […]

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SGA discusses: Book Buyback Proposal, Educational Council Constitution

On Nov. 4, 2020, SGA Senate began with a quick discussion of current events during the Community Commentary. Cleef Jonathas ’23, Chair of the Class of 2023 Class Council, referenced the previous day’s presidential election and the current lack of a confirmed candidate, and registered surprise at the realization of the existence of a Conservative […]

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Politics and Economics

SGA discusses: Club Congress, Presidential Election Scholar Strike and Ping Pong Club

Note: The first section of this meeting’s report, the Urgent Discussion proposal by Carlos Corrada, has been previously published.  The meeting commenced with Presidential Updates from Aba Lypps ’21, SGA President. Lypps spoke of the senior superlative yearbook nominations, then moved to discuss several Halloween events, including Halloween at Hanno’s and the Class of 2022 […]

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SGA is Getting in the Spirit of Inclusivity

As a result, SGA made the decision to cancel the “Halloween at Hanno’s” celebration, moving instead to “Halloween in the (Club) Hub,” where students would be able to pick up Halloween candy and meet their class representatives.

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SGA discusses “Club Congress”

The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed plans for a meeting of club leaders, which was deemed “Club Congress,” at their recent meeting on Oct. 14. The proposal was originally titled “The Wheaton Coalition of Club Leaders” and was a group proposal brought forth by SGA Vice President, Abby Cook ’22, and presented by SGA President […]