Editorial: Richmond College student government has a transparency problem
The Richmond College Student Government Association has been abusing its “closed floor” protocol for years, leaving students in the dark on important votes and discussions.
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The Richmond College Student Government Association has been abusing its “closed floor” protocol for years, leaving students in the dark on important votes and discussions.
Senior Emma McCauley hadn't heard about University of Richmond's two-college system when she started at UR three years ago; now, she’s making Richmond College history, being elected as the Richmond College Student Government Association’s first female senator on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of The Collegian.
Juniors Sassan Fahim and Tim Khoh debated closed-floor voting sessions, unifying Richmond and Westhampton College and future goals for the Richmond College Student Government Association at its 110th annual presidential debate on Sunday night in the Current.
The University of Richmond student government organizations chose 13 representatives for the Board of Trustees after students demanded more representation and voice in the Board of Trustees’ decisions.
Junior Arju Patel resigned from his position as the Richmond College Student Government president at the first meeting of the new body on April 13.
Editor's note: Confidential sexual assault resources for UR students include CARE Advocates, which can be reached at advocate@richmond.edu or 804.801.6251; Peer Sexual Misconduct Advisors (PSMA), at psma@richmond.edu or 804.346.7674; CAPS, at CAPS@richmond.edu or 804.289.8119; Virginia LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline (24/7), at 866.356.6998; Greater Richmond Regional Hotline (24/7), at 804.612.6126; National Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7) at 800.656.HOPE.
The Richmond College Student Government Association presidential candidates, juniors Anthony Lawrence and Kevin Spear, participated in a debate via Zoom Monday concerning numerous topics affecting campus, such as Greek Life, campus safety and memorialization.
Two University of Richmond students co-wrote a petition calling on the Joe Biden administration to cancel $50,000 of student loan debt per borrower for all students.
Editor’s note: Alumnus Hunter Moyler was The Collegian’s opinions editor during his time at UR. Alec Greven is an opinions writer for The Collegian. The Collegian was not able to get in contact with English professor Bertram Ashe. The Collegian was not able to give him the opportunity to comment in time for this podcast’s publication. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect those of The Collegian.
Editor's Note: The article has been updated to provide context to statements made by a representative of the Black Student Alliance.
The Richmond College Student Government Association (RCSGA) and the Westhampton College Government Association (WCGA) digitally proceeded with their student government elections despite the University of Richmond’s decision to shift to remote instruction.
In recent years, the fight to end the stigma around mental illness and to increase access to mental health care for those in need has taken major strides, both nationally and at the University of Richmond. On our campus, students feel increasingly compelled to promote mental health awareness, as demonstrated by the wide range of student-led organizations focusing on mental health. Although this is an accomplishment to be proud of, we must stay cognizant of the unfortunate reality: Mental health stigma remains alive and well.
A Richmond College Student Government Association (RCSGA) senator resigned last week after missing multiple government meetings and dressing up as a Native American for a social dance.
After an error in the ballot on Tuesday, the RCSGA held elections for the Class of 2020 on Wednesday.
Editor's note: The Collegian requested $9,604.88 from SOBAC and was granted $6,208.90
RCSGA is piloting a Legislative Affairs Committee to pursue students interests at the state legislature.
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With new changes to the sexual misconduct policy that was updated at the start of the academic school year, University of Richmond will host a town forum event Wednesday with the hopes of educating the campus community on these changes, Beth Curry said, who is the coordinator for sexual misconduct education and advocacy on campus.
Richmond Spiders,