A reflection of 2019 in SGA
Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020
In the fall of 2019, the Student Government Association presented several opportunities for students to support its campus community. Karley Bordelon, president of SGA, has assisted with many programs and projects designed for improving students’ experiences on campus. Bordelon described the dif...
New year, new presidency
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2019
Karley Bordelon, a senior social education major, officially took her pledge as the 2019-2020 Student Government Association president during the DSA Awards Convocation on May 7, 2019. Bordelon ran for the president as the position would allow her to help people. “I decided to run for SGA President...
DSA honors presidents, new and old
Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
The Division of Student Affairs honored students and faculty who demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the university. Among many awards presented during the convocation, the DSA named Man and Woman of the Year. Karley Bordelon, a junior social studies education major, was named the 2019 Woman of ...
Blank leads by inspiration and compassion
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
May 13, 2019
Years of experience prepared Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana University, to be an influence for other students. Though Blank grew into the leadership role, she did not abandon every childhood whimsy. “As I’ve grown up, I kept the young, silly part about me thriving, but I’ve still matured, and I ...
Students wear their symbols of pride
Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
Students received their rings to show pride and commemorate their time at the university. The "Ring Ceremony" was held on May 8 at 6 p.m. Family, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the seniors' achievements. The celebration began with Roomie, Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana...
Students elect SGA officers
Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
With 1,331 votes cast, the student body chose next year's executive officers for the Student Government Association. For the 2019-20 term, Karley Bordelon, a junior social studies education major, will be president of SGA. L’Oreal Williams, a sophomore business administration major, will be vice...
Goal-setting techniques of a collage
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Made from a collection of objects including magazine clippings, encouraging pictures or positive sayings, vision boards help with setting goals and planning for the future. Vision boards are essentially collages that serve to motivate or inspire someone towards their goal. The varying sizes and customizati...
Get to know candidates’ platforms
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2019
Candidates for the Student Government Association election shared their platforms and future goals at the "SGA Executive Elections Debate." The debate was held on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Fayard Hall room 107. Zachary Rogers, coordinator of leadership and service in the Office for Student...
Meet the candidates
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
April 3, 2019
Eight students are running to become the future officers of the Student Government Association. Campaigning has begun from tabling events in the Student Union Breezeway to social media posts. The "Voter Rally" will begin at 10 a.m. on April 8 in the Student Union Breezeway for students to get food...
A look into Greek Week
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Members of Greek life can look to compete and make connections in the annual Greek Week. Greek Week is scheduled for March 31 to April 4. This year's theme for Greek Week will be "Greekelodeon." Greek organizations will participate in a step show centered around a Nickelodeon show. Karley Bordelon,...
Lions to serve the community
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
“The Big Event” brings students together to give back to surrounding communities. Richard Davis Jr., president of the Student Government Association, discussed how the first “The Big Event” was created by a college campus. “The original ‘Big Event’ was started by student government members at Texas A&a...
Network and search at a career fair
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2019
At the annual "Biz-Connect" career fair, students networked with potential employers looking to fill full-time, part-time, intern and temporary positions. 49 local and national employers attended the career fair on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Garrett Hall. Karley Bordelon, a...
