Friday, October 12, 2012

Student Government Met Tonight, Discussed Homecoming and other issues



The beginning of tonight’s Student Government meeting tonight focused on the upcoming Homecoming events such as the Pep Rally and Dance. A reminder to students who intend to be at the game: please wear all black. Any student who would like to help with preparing for the Pep rally, please contact Student Government President Jerica Bennett by this Sunday.

The Student Government then proceeded to vote on three requests for funding by three separate student clubs. The first was a request by the College Entrepreneurs Organization to attend a national event that provides information and advice to Entrepreneurs. This motion was the only motion to not pass unanimously. The second request was made by the Marketing Club to attend an even that would allow up to 13 students to spend a weekend speaking with employees of a marketing firm in order to gain real world experience. The final request, made by the International Relations Club, was to attend a Model United Nations conference in Philadelphia. All requests for the maximum amount the Student Government could allot $1,100.18 per request.

A point of interest raised by Senator Bauer of the Student Government at the end of the meeting tonight expanded beyond student safety, and into a public concern for all residents of Frostburg.  He is an off campus rental student in Frostburg, MD, where fire extinguishers need only be present in the property but no inspection is required. Senator Bauer said the issue should be on the minds of the Student Government, and reminded all of the two students who were killed in a fire last year.

Fire safety is not just a Frostburg problem. Cumberland has had several fires over the years, this year alone resulting in the tragicdeaths of two children.

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