Outgoing SGA president reflects on term

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If you don’t see him pacing around the Zurn Science Building in between labs, then you can surely find him at the Student Government Association office at the Waldron Campus Center catching up on paperwork. These two buildings are what SGA President Luke King calls home. As SGA president, King’s average day is split between […]

Edge partners with 90.5 WERG & The Gannon Knight to cover SGA debate

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Candidates for president of Gannon University’s Student Government Association will participate in the SGA Presidential Debate 2014 presented by 90.5 WERG, Edge and The Gannon Knight, this Thursday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Waldron Campus Center, Room 219. The debate is organized and moderated by SGA. The March 19 edition of The Gannon […]

Starting a club in 3 easy steps

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We’ve all been there– lounging about with friends in our residence hall, chatting about our hobbies, when suddenly someone pipes up, “Man, why doesn’t Gannon have a _____ club?” Typically, that is when others chime in with exclamations of, “Yeah! That’d be so awesome!” but then the subject is immediately dropped. Students typically believe that […]

GOLD Conference at Gannon University

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“Being a leader means being a role model, a goal setter, a manager and even sometimes, a mother.” “Leaders must take team members’ opinions into consideration, and encourage them to be the best they can be.” “There is no better way to grow than to gain experience leading others to group unity and achievement.” These […]

SGA strengthens bond with MLK Center

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Gannon University’s Student Government Association recently announced plans to further develop its existing relationship with the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, specifically with the children who participate in its programs. Student Government Association President Luke King said that SGA is attempting to reflect the university’s strategic themes by strengthening the partnership between the MLK Memorial Center […]

Preview GU Schedule: Sunday, August 25

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Sunday, August 25 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.|Brunch | Beyer Hall Cafeteria/Club LaRiccia 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. | engage U Introduction Meetings | Zurn 130 or Palumbo 2023 Engage U is your platform to centralize, organize and increase your student involvement opportunities at Gannon University based on your personal interests. Learn how to browse […]

King discusses plans, goals as SGA’s next president

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With his campaign over, Luke King can rest easy. That is, until he assumes his position as Gannon University’s 2013-14 Student Government Association president in the fall. The campaigning and election were “nerve-wracking” for King, especially since King felt each of his two opponents was strong competition for the presidential race. King shared the ballot […]

Change means movement

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“Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of a nonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasive friction of conflict.” – Saul Alinsky, “Rules for Radicals: A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals” I’m beginning this SGA Report with something a bit unusual: an apology. Recently, a few members […]

Anyone up for a constitutional convention?

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With the recent election of Luke King, we can move forward into a new era of Gannon’s SGA. I’m certainly excited to see everything happen over the next year. And, of course, I’ll be there to report on everything. Luke, if you’re reading this now, I strongly advise you to adopt the mantle of constitutional […]