SGA sets tone for new year, focusing on transparency
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrases “sga” and “student government”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers the SGA’s plans and discussions at the start of the 2013–14 academic year.
- The News-Letter reported that an SGA retreat set transparency as a main goal, while Kyra Toomre said low election participation may reflect limited awareness of the SGA.
- The paper reported that the SGA appointed senior Jacob Peters to fill a vacant seat, and Toomre planned a website with senator profiles and photos.
- The article says Toomre launched monthly “What Do You Want Wednesdays,” while Rodolfo Finocchi reported that Security Week would begin earlier than in previous years.
- The reporter writes that the Thai Students’ Association, Scuba Club and Wading Team sought approval, while Tiffany Yang introduced cheerleading as a possible club or varsity sport after a dozen freshmen showed interest.
- The News-Letter reported that Katie Brooks requested support for four November “Movember” events, planned with 50 to 75 local businesses and student groups; the proposal was still pending approval.
- The article adds that the SGA discussed monthly Bon Appétit chef visits, regular News-Letter coverage of meetings and whether reporters could record meetings, with podcasts also considered.