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SGA President Justice Horn signing an executive order.

Justice Horn signs 10 executive orders and proclamations on first day in office

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
May 5, 2025

 On Justice Horn’s first day as the new SGA president on May 1, he signed 10 new executive orders aiming to protect students and create a safe space for all on campus.      According to Horn, the new executive orders cover a broad range of topics, all with the...

Alex Unseth [left] and Yasmen Hassen [right] speaking at the dinner.

SGA members and attendees reflect on the past year

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
April 28, 2025

  SGA members talked about the deep impact of this past year on April 21 in the Pierson Auditorium to support and reflect on the accomplishments of the executive board and the rest of SGA.     This event was the first annual End of Year Celebration Dinner, a tradition...

A metered parking sign in the Oak Street Parking Garage. Many spots in the lot are metered which limits students who already bought permits and don't want to pay an additional fee.

New SGA president’s promise of free parking has ‘zero’ chance of happening, Chancellor says

Aurora Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2025

  The newly-elected Student Government Association (SGA) President Justice Horn promised free parking for students during his campaign, but Chancellor Mauli Agrawal said the proposal isn’t realistic–or even on the table.    Asked about the likelihood of Horn’s plan...

A UMKC banner in front of the Student Union.

As a new SGA election cycle begins, SGA members reflect on their past year of leadership and discuss plans for the future

Kowthar Shire, Intern
March 17, 2025

  Voting has opened for a new Student Government Association (SGA) election cycle on Tuesday Mar. 11, marking a new season for UMKC student leadership.   The new election cycle will see an entire ticket elected to the executive board, replacing the current executive board...

The candidates answering questions during the panel.

With elections in process, meet this years main SGA tickets and candidates

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 16, 2025

  SGA hosted a “Meet the Candidates" event in the Student Union Theater on Mar. 11, allowing students to hear the nominees plans for the upcoming future of UMKC.    The role of the president on campus can take up a lot of time and energy. Ophelia Griffin, a past president...

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