Student senate introduces bills to clarify Student Government codes
By Eva Flowe and Gracie Wilkerson | Sep. 22Members of the student senate are introducing bills to determine how to properly fill vacant senate seats.
Members of the student senate are introducing bills to determine how to properly fill vacant senate seats.
After two joint committee interviews and a period of debate, Cameron Eubanks was not confirmed as division secretary in the student body president's cabinet. He is also bringing a case to the Constitutional Council to clarify the roll of senate leadership in nominee interviews.
Student Body President Reedy Newton wants to bring transparency and communication back to her office. Her staff emphasizes listening and feeling connected to the student body.
Angela Davis came to South Carolina to lecture for the 50th year of the USC African American Studies Program. Benefactor Darla Moore introduced her before professor Nikky Finney discussed intersectionality, race, feminism and the use of the death penalty in S.C. with Davis.
Legislation was introduced to clarify the handling of student conduct violations by those running for student senate and active student senators. The budget was finalized and a bill passed ending the practice of paying to run for senate on the ballot.
Out of 40 students surveyed by The Daily Gamecock, all felt safe on campus. However, many had concerns about walking alone, especially in Five Points.
The Carolina Beekeeping Club lost one of their beehives, but the club's leadership is looking forward to new bees and new events this spring.
The student body president election was called on March 2. The Newton-Porzio ticket has now won the student body president and vice president positions.
Students protested against hate speech in front of Russell House on Feb. 24. The gathering came after screenshots of a group chat containing offensive language were spread on social media.
After several days of discussion, student senators deliver statements about derogatory rhetoric used in group chats during a previous hearing.