<\/a>William Kelly
\n<\/strong>Staff Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n

The continuing parking issue, introduction of a new Student Government Association mobile app, and other student issues were discussed on Sept. 18, at Jackson State University\u2019s first student body meeting of the 2014-2015 academic school year.<\/p>\n

Students were informed that this year the SGA would be all about them as 2014-2015 SGA President Keonte Turner begins implementing his campaign promise of the \u2018Year of Unity\u2019 (YOU).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe as SGA members are responsible for the well-being of you. I like to tell my SGA that we are at the bottom of the totem pole; we are here to up-lift you,\u201d said Turner.<\/p>\n

The meeting included the monthly mixer report and announcements of upcoming events from each class, a homecoming committee report, and information from the Residence Hall Association.<\/p>\n

Turner also introduced the current members of SGA, which included the royal court. Following introductions, a ceremony took place for the new senators of the RHA, the religious council, and the presidential cabinet.<\/p>\n

The SGA plans to keep students updated with upcoming events, suggestion tabs, and other essential information with the new SGA mobile app. There will also be convenient phone charger stations built in the Legacy and Commuter Lounge. \u00a0 The SGA Street Team announced their new dorm raid program that requires the members of SGA to visit every residence hall on campus so that students will become familiar with the members.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere quickly became tense during the issues and concerns session. Students bombarded the SGA with questions pertaining to the need for more parking spaces.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year, parking was an issue and SGA brought the issue to Dr. Meyers and we asked her for a parking garage. I understand her answer and I agree with it wholeheartedly,\u201d Turner said. \u201cShe told us that she had looked into getting a parking garage but that she would rather spend that money on scholarships for students.\u201d<\/p>\n

Concluding the meeting, Phillip Cockrell, Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at JSU, ended the riot of questions by calmly providing solutions for the students problems. Cockrell said it is important that students state any issues they may have so issues can be handled in the most appropriate way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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