02 May 2017
Student Government Association must resolve internal issues
My name is Patrick Okan. I was on the Student Senate (now called SGA) from 2008-2012. I served in various roles, including as the spring 2011 elections commissioner and on an elections reform committee in 2010.
21 Mar 2013
Student Senate violates bylaws in senators’ punishment
As a former member of Student Senate, I am appalled that the Senate has chosen to punish two of its members for alleged rules violations.
18 Nov 2011
Student Senate has no partisan code
After reading Mr. Leonard’s letter in the Nov. 4 issue of the Student Voice, I feel it is necessary to set the record straight regarding service on the Student Senate. If one reviewed the Senate Bylaws – the document which, […]
07 Oct 2010
Vandalism on campus leaves many upset, offended
The UW-River Falls GSA recently participated in the national “You Are Loved” chalking event. Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally community devoted time and energy into writing positive, uplifting messages. In the wake of recent tragedies on […]
05 May 2010
Regardless of outcome, students should hold Student Senate President accountable
If you walked around campus at all a couple weeks ago, there’s no doubt that you noticed plenty of sidewalk chalk in preparation for the upcoming Student Senate elections. If you read the Voice last week, you probably saw the […]
10 Mar 2010
Senate member corrects errors from United Council article
This letter is in response to last week’s Voice article regarding United Council. First I want to say that I’m glad that Mr. Billingsley chose to write this article - the students deserve to know the story. At the same […]
24 Apr 2009
Gay marriage ban unconstitutional
Just because the United States may be by majority a “Christian” nation, the government does not have the right to force Christian ideals or systems of belief on its people. Doing so would be in direct violation of the First Amendment.
13 Mar 2009
Students’ voices able to be heard
In response to the column regarding Student Senate, I wish to highlight all the good that Senate has done this year.
