SGA approves funding for advocacy groups
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 final meeting of the school year, including funding decisions and proposed initiatives.
- The News-Letter reported that the modified sexual-violence resolution passed by unanimous consent after its language was changed to reflect the University’s legal limits.
- The paper reported that the Senate approved new funding rules for Advocacy and Awareness groups, including monthly funding and $300 in start-up capital, according to Junior Class President Destiny Bailey.
- The article says Beta representatives sought $2,000 for a football-game tailgate, but a motion to remove the bill later passed.
- The reporter writes that discussion of a proposed athletics-focused spirit committee was ultimately tabled after members debated whether it should be part of the Hopkins Organization for Programming.
- The article adds that members highlighted accomplishments including eliminating the Intersession fee, while Executive President Alex Schüpper said the SGA had made progress on school spirit and campus community.