In the past few weeks, students have helped the SGA fulfill its mission — to serve students! As we returned from Spring Break, MiddCourses, a course review site created by the SGA, made its debut. The site features over 1,300 courses, and it aims to help students share information and register for ...
For the first time during this academic year, an initiative on “We the Middkids” attained 300 votes! Daniela Barajas ’14.5 and Rana Abdelhamid ’15 posted the initiative entitled “Change the Culture and Civilizations Requirement” on Jan. 4, 2014. The initiative focuses on a reevaluation and ...
Two weeks ago today, I met with the Faculty Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) to discuss internships for credit. We discussed different options to move forward on the issue, seeking a compromise that would gain favor from both students and faculty members. The Faculty EAC expressed reservations and ...
Last week, I attended the forums “Unpacking Chance the Rapper” and “Middentity.” I am impressed by the diversity of perspectives and I want to thank everyone for sharing them. Such disagreements and the critical exchanges are incredibly valuable. These conversations may cause discomfort, but ...
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Fall is my favorite season. I love how the brightly colored trees pop against the blue skies. I love the sound of leaves rustling beneath my feet. I love the excitement of a new school year juxtaposed with the shortening days and the threat of winter. My favorite part of fall, however, is the apples. ...
The days are shortening. The temperatures are cooling. The leaves are changing. And that means that your Student Government Association (SGA) is back at work to begin an exciting and productive year. Actually, we never really took a break from SGA this summer. While I interned in New York City, I worked ...