'A holding pattern': Here's how student government is adjusting to reduced operations
Now that classes are remote and campus is in reduced operations, student government must decide how to do work for a University that is somewhat shut down.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
UNC's Undergraduate Senate to vote on making senate seats paid
A new bill proposed in the Undergraduate Senate would provide student senators with a $300 maximum stipend based on the number of meetings they attend. Some members of the senate think the bill will encourage participation and make the senate more appealing and accessible to students. Others have their doubts.
So what does the student body president... do?
“Our institution is built on student self-governance and the ability for students to have a say in how the institution runs as well as how their daily life is organized and conducted.”
Junior Reeves Moseley elected student body president in blowout victory
After midnight on Tuesday, it was announced that junior Reeves Moseley was elected student body president with about 70 percent of the vote. Moseley beat Ryan Collins, a graduate student and his only opponent, by 2,028 votes. Total voter turnout for this election was 4,170, a more than 650-vote increase from the year prior. Moseley's campaign slogan was #BridgetheDivide, and his platform included encouraging student voter mobilization and political engagement. In addition to Moseley's victory, students voted in Tuesday's election for a referendum petitioning for a student activity fee to help finance BeAM makerspaces on campus.
Meet the two students running for UNC's Student Body President
Reeves Moseley is a junior undergraduate, and Ryan Collins is a second-year law student.
Student Government hosts workshop featuring professional lobbyists and state senator
UNC Student Government hosted a lobbying workshop on Tuesday night featuring lobbyists and a state senator.
Mental Health Monday addresses body positivity during the holiday season
For the most recent Mental Health Monday, Embody Carolina hosted an event focused on body positivity and mental health during the holiday season.
Your One Card could work as your voter ID — if UNC makes the deadline
UNC has until Nov. 15 to submit a form that would allow One Cards to be used as a valid voting ID.
Undergraduate Senate heard from Chancellor, debated length of meetings on Tuesday
After hearing from interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz with his State of the University address, the UNC Undergraduate Senate argued about issues including student fees and the length of meetings.
Undergraduate Senate shows support for Asian American Center at Tuesday meeting
In addition to showing unanimous support for an Asian American center on campus, the Undergraduate Senate clashed over bills on the consent calendar and appointed a new ethics committee chair during Tuesday's meeting.
Student government creates new student support network for mental health
A new peer support system for students is set to launch at the end of September. This new system, created by the Undergraduate Executive Branch of UNC Student Government, will focus on student-to-student interactions and changing the way people approach student mental health.
How Police Chief Perry was chosen, and what his history at FSU means to UNC students
“One of the priorities in our search was to find someone with a proven track record in community policing and strong experience building communication and trust.”
How Student Body President Ashton Martin wants to be remembered at UNC
“We are not here to shove our ideas or our policies onto anyone, but really to collaborate with the community and work with other stakeholders to make sure that everyone has a place that they can call home here.”
Savannah Putnam brought an activist angle to student politics during her presidency
Savannah Putnam, former student body president, took heed of the student government body during a tumultuous year filled with politics, Silent Sam and mental health concerns.
Students who advised Chancellor Folt remember a conflicted leader
Students offered input on former Chancellor Folt's time at UNC, specifically in regards to Silent Sam.
101st Undergraduate Senate disagrees over first substantive bill
The 101st Undergraduate Senate's first substantive bill was meant to create annual reports on the work of student government — and cut funding for branches who didn't finish their report.
There’s paw prints in the pollen: Here’s why the Pit was full of dogs on Tuesday
The Buddy Project, UNC Paws and the Mental Health Coalition teamed up to host their “Doggies and Dialogue” event Tuesday morning for Mental Health Awareness week.
UNC Student Government to host first Mental Health Awareness Week
Beginning on Monday, April 8, UNC Student Government will host a Mental Health Awareness Week to support mental health education on campus.
Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Undergraduate Senate meeting
Three University resolutions were proposed and voted on, including one proposal that passed unanimously.
Here's what happened in the days leading up to the SBP election
On the Friday before the election, four cases were brought against the Noble campaign, which resulted in Noble receiving 18 points, three over the 15-point disqualification limit, removing him from the ballot about an hour before voting was set to begin Feb. 12 at midnight.
