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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

Student Government Association President Vincent Peters gives a speech at the first meeting, Sept.3.

New SGA president discusses fall plans

Madisyn Butler, Reporter September 6, 2024

Student Government Association President Vincent Peter’s focus for this year is giving more support to students and organizations on campus.“This is what I’m going to be focusing on throughout...

Fatima Marquez, computer science junior, left, and Brianna Vidal, psychology junior, right, are candidates for vice president external affairs, April 16.

Candidates share vision for SGA future

George Svoboda, Managing Editor April 19, 2024

SGA executive office candidates shared their ideas on improving MSU’s quality of life at Tuesday’s forum.  Students are campaigning for president, vice president of internal affairs and vice...

Senators vote for candidates for faculty, advisor, senator and staff of the year awards, March 5.

SGA debates fall break, faculty awards

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2024

Tuesday’s eventful SGA meeting started with a bang as Vice President of Internal Affairs Joey Arthur’s gavel broke as he called the meeting to order, sending the head of the gavel nearly into the...

SGA President Zetta Cannedy addresses SGA senators, Jan. 23.

New healthcare system debuts at SGA

George Svoboda January 26, 2024

The SGA held its first meeting of the semester on Jan. 23, discussing concerns around campus.  The meeting opened with guest speaker Angie Reay, who discussed the new healthcare system MSU is partnering...

The Mustangs Pantry is located at the Legacy Commons, Dec. 11.

SGA deliberates on end-of-year bills

George Svoboda, Managing Editor December 15, 2023

The SGA held their final meeting on Nov. 28, 2023 to vote on bills senators worked on throughout the fall semester.  The overwhelming majority of senators passed two bills: the Mustangs Pantry...

Representatives vote to pass legislation, Nov. 7.

SGA passes legislation, approves funds

November 17, 2023

Vice President of Internal Affairs Joseph Arthur introduces Bill 101.2 to the SGA's legislative branch, Nov. 7. (George Svoboda) The Student Government Association met on Nov. 7 to vote on new legislation...

Senators listen to Adrian Robledo, computer science sophomore, talk about legislation, Oct. 17.

Student senators talk concerns, community connections

October 31, 2023

Senators listen to Adrian Robledo, computer science sophomore, talk about legislation, Oct. 17. (George Svoboda) The Student Government Association met on Tuesday, Oct. 17, to discuss MSU’s...

Students work in groups to address school-related issues and draft legislation, Oct. 3.

SGA debuts new senate format

October 13, 2023

Students work in groups to address school-related issues and draft legislation, Oct. 3. (Cecil Witherspoon) The Student Government Association closed its second student senate meeting of the semester...

Political science senior and SGA president Zetta Cannedy speaks about how students need to be a part in learning the constitution and how it affects the university, Sept. 19.

First senate meeting draws high turnout

September 29, 2023

The Student Government Association conducts a Senate meeting, Sept. 19. The meeting attracted a large number of students. (Sam Difiore) The Student Government Association started off the 2023-24...

SGA candidates share their platforms

SGA candidates share their platforms

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2023

Zetta Cannedy | Political science and global studies junior Running for: president Three words to describe her campaign: transparency, advocacy, empowerment Why are you running? So, I am...

Keith Lamb makes his debut as MSU's interim president after JuliAnn Mazachek's departure, Jan. 19.

“A tremendous sense of responsibility:” Lamb settles into interim presidency, plans for the future

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2023

It's rare to do something for 22 years and still run up against unforeseen challenges. But for Keith Lamb, his more than two decades of higher education administrative experience have led him to his greatest...

2022 Homecoming queen Gabriella Pettijohn stands with MSU president JuliAnn Mazachek in front of some fireworks, Oct. 28. Photo courtesy of Gabriella Pettijohn.

SGA President Gabriella Pettijohn Crowned MSU Homecoming Queen

Thalia Doe, Feature Editor November 4, 2022

"I don't want anyone to think I won because I'm the SGA President." On Oct. 29 during half time at the homecoming football game, economics senior Gabriella Pettijohn was crowned homecoming queen. The...

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