Ellie Shafer | Contributor
Senators Ciera Thomas, Allison Fine, Bryson Henriott and Will Harris authored the bill to further codify the Senate staff with an intent to clearly explain the purposes of the Senate staff positions and make the Legislative Branch more effective.
Senators Hadden Powell, Gaby Gagliano and Mary Lyn Dyer each spoke against the bill, expressing concerns that the piece of legislation needs to be revised before it can be passed, fearing the piece would limit the Senate staff to the roles described in the bill.
Senators Will Curvin, Kendall Henry and Connor Green, however, openly spoke and debated in favor of the bill, saying that codifying staff positions would increase studentâs accessibility to SGA.
The University of Georgia Student Government Association held an American Red Cross blood drive on campus in the Memorial Hall Ballroom this Tuesday, which was inspired by a growing need for blood due to COVID-19.
Over 60 people donated blood, which kept the event flowing at a steady rate. Each person who donated was also tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
Senator Christopher Jue, who was the head of the drive, said his inspiration for hosting the blood drive was the increased demand for blood caused by the pandemic.
âI thought as students, since we are the younger population, this is a way we could all give back to this growing pandemic and make a difference,â Jue said.
The University of Georgia Student Government Association held a seminar on equity, diversity and inclusion for Senators, and the educational affairs committee discussed a resolution that recommends UGA continue supporting the HOPE and Zell B. Miller Scholarships at a meeting Tuesday.
SGA has not passed a piece of legislation about the continued approval of HOPE and Zell since 2011 when changes were last made to the scholarships.
âThe idea is to have support on the record in years where there isnât potential change as a way to make a [stronger argument of support] whenever there is change,â Senator Bradley Howard said.
In its Tuesday meeting, the UGA SGA unanimously passed two resolutions — one to work toward expanding the hours of on-campus study locations and the other to gain support for
The University of Georgia Student Government Association passed a resolution on Jan. 26 to request the university fully accept its official definition of antisemitism in order to warrant protection for Jewish students against harassment and discrimination.
SGA, with help from Students Supporting Israel and Hillels of Georgia, unanimously passed the decision to accept the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. The IHRA defines antisemitism as âa certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred towards Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed towards Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.â