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SGA passes new legislation for diverse fraternity and sorority representation

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 3, 2025

  During SGA’s bi-weekly meeting on Feb. 24 in the SGA Chambers, they passed new legislation, proposed new policies and swore in two Supreme Court Justices.   The new legislation passed will allow for more representation from different groups in the Greek community to...

An SGA meeting on Feb. 10.

SGA prepares for election season with support from new leadership

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
February 14, 2025

  In the midst of the beginning of SGA’s new election cycle, a new election director was appointed with a unanimous vote on Feb. 10.   After a vote of refusal for another candidate, Lily Aktaa, sophomore, was elected to lead the new cycle and get more students involved...

Alex Unseth (left) and Jazmin Romo (right).

Fresh faces on the SGA Executive Board want more campus engagement

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
October 22, 2024

  Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) are not just students–they are changemakers, balancing multiple leadership roles while driving initiatives that improve campus life.     Alex Unseth is a senior at the Bloch School who saw a need for the voices...

Directors of Internal Affairs Alex Unseth at a former Sept. 9 SGA meeting.

SGA meeting recap: Students at UMKC School of Law propose solutions for campus safety regarding the recent passing of UMKC student

Joey Valenti, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024

 In the wake of student Yuxi Wu’s passing and an attempted robbery on campus, UMKC School of Law students are urging the Student Government Association (SGA) to form a committee to address safety concerns. “We have been talking for the last few months about this issue,...

Students lined up in the university walkway for free drinks at Roo Refresh, Sept. 30.

RooRefresh initiative offered sips for student opinions on University Walkway

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
October 10, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a RooRefresh event on Sept. 30, to give students a moment of reflection, free beverages and a chance to voice their concerns on resident housing.  As part of their running ticket, SGA executive board members, President Yasmen...

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