Stepping down from SGA: It’s okay to not be okay
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 Jason Plush’s resignation as Student Government Association executive president and his reasons for leaving.
- The News-Letter reported that Plush stepped down because of mental-health struggles, heavy responsibilities and concern about his ability to serve effectively.
- The paper reported that Plush averaged four hours of sleep per night and said professionals and counselors considered that unhealthy.
- The article adds that his academic work suffered because of his presidency and other campus responsibilities.
- The reporter writes that Plush said mental-health concerns on campus should be taken seriously and that students should have better access to support.
- According to the article, Plush said he felt relieved after deciding to leave and believed it was the best choice for himself, the SGA and the university.