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ASG reviews finances and club events
Allegheny Student Government met in Henderson Campus Center room 301 and 302 on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to discuss finance, updates and several new events. ASG Cabinet reports began with Director of the Treasury Anna Turhan, ’27, announcing progress in handling issues with club finances. The Bowling Club met with the Finance Committee last week and the Finance Committee has begun the tabling in the Henderson Campus Center Lobby and will continue to do so going forward.
ASG discusses new club, finances
Allegheny Student Government met for an hour and 21 minutes on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to reflect on the semester so far, as well as voting on a new club and opening of a new dining feedback form. Director of the Treasury Anna Turhan, ’27, announced a new program of tabling in the Henderson Campus Center lobby from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday to answer club budgetary questions.
ASG discusses Judicial Review Board, ‘Spotlight’ initiative
Allegheny Student Government held its weekly General Assembly in Henderson Campus Center room 301/302 and discussed matters regarding the Judicial Review Board and its candidates, who were voted on this week. Announcements were made in regard to club finances, and call for people to fill out college committees. The only absence this week was Co-Director of Student Affairs Brandon Thompson, ’29.
ASG discusses club budgets, college funding
Allegheny Student Government met on Sept. 15 to hear a guest speaker, consultant Nick VanDemark, speak about upcoming student engagement research. Two new senators for the class of 2027 were also sworn in. The meeting Tuesday started off with attendance followed by the swearing in of Carly Beers ’27 and Skyler Fatola ’27, the two new senators for the class of 2027. After finishing their vows the general assembly greeted them with rapid knocking on the tables.
ASG talks finance, dining
Allegheny Student Government members discussed club funding policies and dining during their Sept. 8 meeting in room 301/302 of the Henderson Campus Center. Cabinet Reports began with Director of Finance Daniel Servey, ’29, reporting for both finance and the Director of the Treasury position in the absence of Anna Turhan, ’27. Last week the Finance Committee passed the updated 2026-27 financial guidelines and policies unanimously.
ASG holds first GA, welcomes Turner as Co-Advisor
On Aug. 1 in Henderson Campus Center room 301 and 302, the Allegheny Student Government met for the first General Assembly of the year. The meetings agenda consisted of swearing in the senatorial classes, introducing a new Co-Advisor, and beginning the year. The GA kicked off with two guest speakers: Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator and ASG Advisor Trae Yeckley alongside Director of housing and Residence Life and newly appointed ASG Co-Advisor Will Turner.
ASG holds last GA
The Allegheny Student Government met Tuesday, April 21, to swear in the new class, confirm the new president and end business for the year. Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, reported this Friday, April 24, meeting of the Finance Committee will be the final meeting, as the form for club and organization requests will close during the week. Clubs that need to handle financial reimbursements will be directed to Calie Biase of Allegheny College financial services going into the summer.
Spirited ASG presidential debate emphasizes leadership experience, community-building strategies
Categories: While a tornado watch was in effect for Meadville, the mood at the annual Allegheny Student Government presidential debate was similarly stormy, with discussion between the two tickets leading to biting remarks on stage and prompting several audience outbursts that caused the ASG faculty advisor to rise out of their seat at least once.
ASG says general fund depleted
The Allegheny Student Government recognized two new clubs, outlined election debate procedures, and announced that its general fund is now depleted, at its General Assembly on Tuesday, March 24. Cabinet Reports Neither Director of Treasury Nick Banez, ’26, nor Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, were present at the GA, so ASG President Chezka Quinola, ’27, delivered their reports on their behalf. In the meeting minutes, Juliana said the college reduced ASG’s budget by almost 50% this year.
ASG preps for elections
Clean Slate Gators and the Conceptual Research Club each passed their first rounds of voting, and the Allegheny Student Government presidential election cycle was slightly amended at ASG’s General Assembly on Tuesday, March 17. Cabinet Reports Director of Treasury Nick Banez, ’26, reported for the Finance Committee and said the week’s expenditures totaled $4,675.58 across 14 budget requests, with the largest amount of $1,382.85 allocated to Hillel for an event.
ASG presidential tickets for the 2026-27 academic year discuss platforms
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ASG announces election timeline
The Allegheny Student Government discussed the upcoming ASG election process and shared information about this year’s major capital expenditures project at its General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Sports editorial: Special teams will never earn MVP, even if they deserve it
It’s nice to be right every once in a while, and while saying the Seattle Seahawks were going to blowout the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX wasn’t really the riskiest claim in the world, I’ll still take it. But that’s not exactly what I care about talking about — the real story of the night was the coaching and special teams. I want to talk about the unsung Seahawks hero, one of the three players who had a serious chance to receive MVP of the Super Bowl: Michael Dickson, #4, punter.
ASG approves two student organizations
The Black Student Union and Iron Will club both unanimously passed their second rounds of voting at the Allegheny Student Government’s weekly General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 10. ASG President Chezka Quinola, ’27, also announced that brainstorming for the annual major capital project has begun. She said that the idea of a disc golf course around the Robertson Athletic Complex received positive feedback from the college administration and Board of Trustees.
ASG votes on three clubs
The Allegheny Student Government ratified the Allegheny College Socialists as a club and passed two new clubs — Iron Will and the Black Student Union — in the first round of voting at its General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Cabinet Reports Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, reported the expenses incurred this week totaled $12,386, with $6,640 going to the Ski and Snowboard club’s annual trip.
Sports editorial: Reflection on the conference championship games
This story is an editorial and does not necessarily reflect the views of The Campus. The AFC and NFC hosted their respective championship games last weekend, on Jan. 25, leading up to the Super Bowl. The NFC championship game featured a bombastic offensive battle between two of the NFL’s strongest teams, while the AFC championship game featured a strong New England Patriots team and a critically injured Denver Broncos in a grueling defensive contest.
ASG recognizes new student organization
The Allegheny Student Government approved the Big Brothers Big Sisters at Allegheny College club and, in the first of two rounds of voting, indicated its support for the return of the Allegheny Socialists club at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Cabinet Reports Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, reported the week’s seven finance requests totaled $2,627.37.
ASG announces new Allegheny sustainability manager
The Allegheny Student Government kicked off the spring semester by quickly resuming business and announcing the hiring of a new sustainability manager for the college. Reports Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, reported that the Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays in the ASG office on the third floor of the Henderson Campus Center this semester.
ASG plans for spring
The Allegheny Student Government met Tuesday for a short time to share administrative updates before Thanksgiving Break. Committee Reports Director of Treasury Nick Banez, ’26, reported that there was no Finance Committee meeting last Friday, though Banez and Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, still reviewed all the finance requests submitted last week. Juliana announced there will be no Finance Committee meeting this Friday, Nov. 21, either.
ASG approves two clubs
Two new club posters are set to be added to the second floor balcony in the Henderson Campus Center after the Allegheny Student Government on Tuesday approved the Quantitative Finance Club and the College Republicans Chapter. Discussion at the General Assembly also highlighted Parkhurst’s urgent request for students to return all dishes and greenboxes.
ASG votes on new club
Allegheny Student Government met on Tuesday to consider the recognition of a new club, Rhythm Nation, and discuss regular reports and business. This General Assembly was not livestreamed, despite Director of Communication and Press Jake Slater, ’26, stating two weeks ago that he planned to livestream all GAs going forward to improve accessibility.
ASG plans events
The Allegheny Student Government met Tuesday to discuss regular cabinet updates and projections for planning future events for students. Cabinet Reports Director of the Treasury Nick Banez, ’26, reported the first finance committee meeting took place Friday, Sept. 19, though a permanent meeting time has not yet been set. Twenty-four finance requests have been received and 12 were processed last Friday. Further, almost all club budget meetings have been completed.
Constitution Day 2025
More than 70 years before Brown v. Board of Education ruled school desegregation unconstitutional nationally, Meadville outlawed desegregation in its own school system. The Allegheny College Center for Political Participation hosted Rev. Sarah Roncolato, ’80, to tell this story as the keynote speaker for this year’s Constitution Day event.
Humiliating the nation by occupying its capital
On Aug. 11, President Donald Trump signed the executive order ‘Declaring a Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia’. This order declared that Washington D.C. had been subject to ‘rampant violence’ and that crime in Washington is so bad that the city cannot maintain ‘public order and safety’. None of this is true. The criticisms of Washington levied by the president are the nonsensical cries of a madman.
ASG talks AI, finance
Allegheny Student Government opened its weekly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, with a presentation from guest speakers Chief Information Officer Katrina Yeung and Provost & Dean of the Faculty Jennifer Dearden, who provided a status update on Allegheny’s artificial intelligence taskforce.
ASG holds first GA
Allegheny Student Government held its first general assembly of the academic year, Tuesday, Sept. 9. The meeting began with the swearing in of all senators, including five new senators for the class of 2029: President Niki Hineman, Vice President Aicha Foster and senators Daniel Servey, Brandon Thompson and Brooklyn Harrison. ASG President Chezka Quinola, ’27, read all senators the oath of office. ASG has achieved near full membership in the first week of the semester, faster than previous years.
ASG holds first GA - The Campus
Allegheny Student Government held its first general assembly of the academic year, Tuesday, Sept. 9. The meeting began with the swearing in of all senators, including five new senators for the class of 2029: President Niki Hineman, Vice President Aicha Foster and senators Daniel Servey, Brandon Thompson and Brooklyn Harrison. ASG President Chezka Quinola, '27, read all senators the oath of office. ASG has achieved near full membership in the first week of the semester, faster than previous years.
ASG appoints new cabinet, hears from Cole
Categories: Allegheny Student Government met on April 22 for its final General Assembly of the year. The presidential transfer of power was carried out, as well as elections of cabinet positions and final reports of the current cabinet. Cabinet Reports Director of the Treasury, Doug Malcolm, ’27, reported the year was a great success in terms of the budget, and that finance requests have been closed for the year.
ASG votes on three clubs
Allegheny Student Government met on April 15 to discuss end-of-the-year plans, vote on recognizing three clubs and report the budget. Cabinet Reports Director of the Treasury Doug Malcolm, ’27, reported that due to Easter weekend, the finance meeting which is typically on Fridays, will instead be held on another day. Other requests that come in online will be handled after, with no finance committee meeting this Friday, April 18.
ASG holds dining Q&A and passes amendment
Categories: Maria Foxall, general manager of Parkhurst Dining, attended ASG’s General Assembly on Tuesday, April 8. She held a question-and-answer session about dining on campus and provided answers on issues from portion sizes to the green box system. Samuel Goodwin, ’25, asked Foxall for an explanation on the rationale to cut standard portion sizes. The decision was sustainability-focused according to Foxall. “There has been waste.
An American Caesar will never be American to me
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was a Roman patrician, consul and dictator of the early republic period. He left his legacy on the western world when, in 458 B.C., he was appointed to the role of dictator in the republic. Rome, with its early armies shattered by the Aequi people, handed him complete power over the republic. With this power, he rallied the Roman people and defeated the Aequi.
ASG discusses major financial project
Allegheny Student Government met on April 1 to discuss their yearly major project, finalize two new club’s recognition and report the budget. General Assembly opened with discussion on several proposed projects to send off the cabinet’s year. Last year’s approved project proposal was the construction of an outdoor classroom and pavilion space on the former site of of Caflisch Hall. While this project was significantly delayed by outside factors, $154,000 has been allocated for the plan.
ASG Presidential debate highlights financial transparency and campus connection
Allegheny Student Government hosted its annual presidential debate in Quigley Auditorium on Tuesday, March 25. The two tickets faced off in an hour-long discussion that delved into topics ranging from mental health and campus accessibility to increased efficiency and transparency within ASG. Class of 2026 President Hailey Herring and Senator Gary Murray, ’26, are one ticket. This is Herring’s first year in ASG and Murray’s second as a senator.
D.C. budget meddling displays nonsensical governance of the Republican party
House Republicans have decided to slash the District of Columbia’s budget by more than a billion dollars, despite having already approved D.C.’s budget for this fiscal year. The District of Columbia’s budget had been approved by Congress, as according to law as is necessary. These changes will forcibly reduce $1.1 billion in spending which has already been funded, approved, allotted and budgeted for by D.C. citizens and taxpayers.
ASG announces candidates for election
Allegheny Student Government met at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18 in rooms 301/302 of the Henderson Campus Center to deliver weekly progress reports, vote on two new clubs and announce the candidates for the upcoming presidential elections. Reports Director of the Treasury Dominic Juliana, ’26, announced the expenses this week. Budgetary requests from this week and last week totaled $18,882.83, with $13,727.44 coming from the general fund.
ASG prepares for presidential elections
Allegheny Student Government met this Tuesday to discuss any developments since the return from spring break. ASG did not process a budget this week due to spring break. Budget requests from over spring break will be processed for next week’s meeting.Reports: Attorney General Chezka Quinola, ‘27, reminded the body of guidelines and regulations for the upcoming presidential election.
ASG hears address from Cole
Allegheny Student Government opened with an address from Allegheny College President Ron Cole, ’87. President Cole’s State of the College Cole’s address touched on several subjects that students raised concerns about. The Brooks complex, which includes Walker and Walker Annex dormitories, is in the process of several structural overhauls.
ASG organizes events
Lyra Lindsay, ’27, passed first confirmation to be Co-Director of Student Affairs, a currently vacant cabinet position when Allegheny Student Government met Tuesday, Feb. 18. Cabinet Reports Director of the Treasury Dominic Juliana, ’27, reported the budget for this week. Total expenses were recorded as $4,713.37, with $1,720.50 going to Ski & Snowboard Club for a trip. Director of Diversity and Inclusion Kaleialoha Froning, ’25, reported the “Being Alive Well” indigenous programming was a success.
ASG plans presidential election
Allegheny Student Government opened this week with reports from committee followed by announcement of several events to come. Cabinet Reports: Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’27, reported a large week for the finance committee with 10,347.51 in spending.
Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl
The Super Bowl of the 2024-2025 NFL season ended 40-22 in favor of the Philadelphia Eagles. It never even felt close. To summarize the factors that led to the outcome. A polished, well oiled defense, highlight-reel producing offense and photogenic football product™ (now sponsored by DraftKings) took the field against a real, NFC East-grown, football team that got there by playing some real ground game-based, pound-the-rock-football.
ASG recognizes two clubs, denies another
Categories: Members of ASG and more than 10 constituents debated for over an hour during Tuesday’s General Assembly about whether the body should vote to award ASG recognition to an Allegheny College chapter of Turning Point USA. In the end, ASG voted against recognizing the club, leading the group to seek recognition through the college administration so that it can operate on campus anyway.
Looking to the Super Bowl
Categories: The year is 2020. The Kansas City Chiefs, off the back of a red-hot offense, roll into Super Bowl 54 to face off with the San Francisco 49ers. The game will be officiated by Bill Vinovich. The year is 2021. The Kansas City Chiefs roll into the Super Bowl to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, commanded by Tom Brady. The game is officiated by Carl Cheffers. Kansas City implodes and Brady secures his 7th ring. The year is 2022.
ASG hears bids for recognition from three clubs
A “sea” of constituents is how Allegheny Student Government Vice President Joe Leszczynski, ’25, described the student turnout at Tuesday’s General Assembly. Students sat on the floor, lined the walls of room 301/302 of the Henderson Campus Center and spilled out into the hallway during a nearly hour-and-a-half long GA. Most attended for one purpose: To watch the Allegheny Student Government consider whether it would award ASG recognition to a Turning Point USA club chapter.
Four years for the rest of your life, Cowboy
I have taken up the task of writing an opinion piece on the Inauguration of the 47th president of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump. I think, to be clear on my position, it would be most sensible to introduce my politics. To avoid muddying down the rest of this article, I will speak of ideals. I believe, to steal a phrase from fiction, in “Truth, justice, and the American way.” I believe in the idea that the Constitution is a document, sacred, and designed to change and adapt over time.
NFC and AFC championships
At the end of this NFL season, we at the Campus decided to offer some preview coverage and being the fan of football I am, introduce you to this season finale two-parter: preview coverage on the championship games, the teams, who to bandwagon, and next week, the Super Bowl preview. The final four competitors?
ASG adds new senator
Allegheny Student Government met Tuesday, Jan. 16 to discuss numerous changes, including a new senator, Finance Committee changes and a report from Dean for Student Life Trae Yeckley that Crawford Area Transportation Authority will soon open a new bus line. Senator Sydni Junker was sworn in for the class of 2026 in a unanimous vote, filling another vacant seat in the senate.
ASG regroups for spring semester
Allegheny Student Government kicked off its first meeting of the semester this Tuesday, mostly readying itself for future events. Finance committee reported only three budgetary requests over winter break, totalling $483.43. Budget requests were $273 for “The Campus” Keystone Media Awards, $152.76 for Ultimate Frisbee to file for the Winter League Tournament and $57.67 for the Neuroscience club to provide food for an event.
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