Let's be honest, most of y'all are either apathetic towards, or have a negative opinion of SGA. In fact, those with the most favorable views toward SGA graduated this past May. A once-popular Facebook page entitled “UH Downtown Confessions” was a Mecca for complaints against SGA with SGA supporters further dampening the climate around SGA with ill-advised comments towards students. Well, that was then and this is now, guided by me, your Neo-Autocratic/Libertarian/Communist senator.
You may be wondering, “Hey, what the hell does SGA actually do?” Good question…
(Digs through constitution)
As a SGA representative, you have the power to vote on issues presented at General Assembly meetings, and propose student-driven initiatives, such as extending food court hours, putting together fun student events, and various other ideas that focus on the student. As well, you will serve on at least one committee, ranging from public relations, student services, to community outreach. One can even join a shared committee in which you will work with UHD administration on school issues. The main reward is helping students in raising awareness for their issues.
Are you still awake? Cool, let's build an SGA that ACTUALLY does something relevant, and does not waste time with “name tag" motions, votes to take futile stands against state laws, and motions to bring an alligator from the zoo to UHD (I'm not making that up). Let's raise awareness for student concerns and try to facilitate change.
As you can tell by this article, I'm an easy going, trail blazin', elbow droppin', eyebrow raisin', most electrifying Caesar in SGA. Join me on a journey across Middle Earth to destroy the one ring errrrrrr join me in revamping SGA. My email is [email protected] or you can find me in Rivendell, chatting about this new fellowship with that Strange elf Heather (pun intended, [email protected]). Do you smell what the Tsar is cookin'? It's change, with side of hope... And lots of sarcasm.
by Jason J. Rivas/ Writer