Body discusses break options
The Student Government Association meeting ended quickly, but representatives still managed to discuss a wide range of topics.
One such topic was presented by Nick Russo, the vice president of residential, commuter, and non-traditional affairs. Russo is working with others with an idea to create a second break in the fall semesters at Lyndon State College, beginning in 2012.
According to Russo, the added break would take place in mid-October, and would run tentatively from Tuesday to Thursday. However, adding this break would shorten the amount of time students at LSC have off in November.
Representatives generally had positive feedback about the proposed change in the academic calendar.
According to commuter representative Margaret George, she has spoken to many students in her classes, and many agree that October is a good time for a break.
"Everyone gets kind of burnt out by mid-October," she said.
Associate Dean of Student Affairs Jonathan Davis agreed, adding that a break like this would help students suffering with seasonal affective disorder, as well as stress.
"I'm a proponent of it just as a major stress reliever for students," he said. "I think we really need this."
The representatives of SGA will be getting feedback from students for the time being, as the faculty also discusses the possibilities.
Dave Daly, the newly elected administrative vice president of SGA, was welcomed in officially by the representatives.
The SGA voted to give $381.25 toward the cost of the fan bus that took roughly 40 students to Waterville, Maine to the men's soccer championship last week, as well as $88 toward pots and pans for both the Rita Bole and Wheelock kitchens at the request of second-year representative Arianna Millington.
The Paranormal Club was officially voted into the SGA as well. President of the club Montana Marshia spoke at the meeting.
"We want to investigate places that are supposedly haunted," she said, adding that most of the equipment the club will need comes second-hand from other paranormal-seekers, but also includes digital cameras and recorders.
In other business, representative of the Student Investment Group Andrew Chapin nominated Alyssa Sylvia to serve as second-year representative. This motion was approved.
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