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Student Government leaders shape campus change with style and heart

By Raeanne Raccagno | Dec. 3

Red lips, bookish glasses, high heels and a shining watch have become the statement pieces of the College’s Student Government Executive President Jackie Anderson, and Executive Vice President Michael Bulluck. While the two have been seen around campus, running from one responsibility to the next, their kindness and devotion to students and the College have become as apparent as their fashion statements.

Jordan Shyi, director of intercultural affairs, presented about understanding others’ identities at the Feb. 19 Student Government general body meeting. (Photo by Raeanne Raccagno)

Student Government hears from inclusive excellence, talks new bills and upcoming election

By Raeanne Raccagno | Feb. 25

Campus Police Officer Andrew Iannaccone addressed road safety at a Student Government general body meeting (Photo courtesy of Julia Cappello).

Campus Police urge road safety at Student Government meeting

By Raeanne Raccagno | Dec. 2, 2024

Shawn Cappellano-Sarver gave updates on sustainability improvements at the Student Government general body meeting (Photo courtesy of Julia Cappello).

TCNJ’s Division of Operations shares updates, students suggest specific safety training at Student Government meeting

By Raeanne Raccagno | Nov. 13, 2024

President Michael Bernstein gave a presentation on the LIONS plan and budget updates (Photo courtesy of Julia Cappello).

TCNJ President Bernstein breaks down new budget updates and initiatives for Student Government

By Raeanne Raccagno | Nov. 13, 2024

Jared Williams and Alec Ferguson were crowned Homecoming kings at the College’s football game against the Kean University Cougars (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

Igniting Homecoming excitement with childhood magic

By Raeanne Raccagno | Oct. 25, 2024

Jackie Anderson, Student Government’s vice president of academic affairs, explained what adding a co-op would look like and asked the general body for insight (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

Student Government discusses adding co-ops and recognizes pickleball club

By Raeanne Raccagno | Oct. 25, 2024

Student Government talked about the policies for adding a co-op experience to the College and recognized the pickleball club at its general body meeting on Oct. 16.

The dialogue started with opening statements and why each organization felt that the nominee for their party was the best choice (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

Dialogue for Democracy promotes civil discourse

By Alicia Henry | Oct. 17, 2024

With election day around the corner, TCNJ Votes!, along with Student Government, hosted the College’s first Dialogue for Democracy. The College Democrats and College Republicans came together in the Brower Student Center to discuss the various issues facing the country today.

Joseph Baker and Jennifer Palmgren prepare Student Government for the upcoming Middle States Evaluator team visit (Photo by Raeanne Raccagno).

Student Government briefed on Middle States visit, talks possible initiatives

By Raeanne Raccagno | Oct. 15, 2024

Student Government was given an overview of what the upcoming Middle States Commission on Higher Education visit will entail before discussing possible initiatives at its general body meeting on Oct. 9.

Tina Tormey gave a presentation on Residential Education and Housing’s new first-year living on-campus requirement and other dorm updates (Photo by Albert Nunez / Staff Photographer).

TCNJ Residential Education and Housing discloses new first-year residential requirement policy at Student Government meeting

By Raeanne Raccagno | Oct. 10, 2024

Residential Education and Housing’s presentation at the Student Government general body meeting on Oct. 2 revealed first-year students will be required to live on campus starting in the fall of 2025, along with other dorming updates.

Tacquice Wiggan Davis has an open talk with the Student Government general body to brainstorm Inclusive Excellence events that will work towards building a stronger campus (Photo courtesy of Julia Cappello).

Staff members have open conversations during presentations at Student Government

By Raeanne Raccagno | Oct. 4, 2024

Student Government had an action-packed general body meeting on Sept. 25 with seminar-based presentations, the passing of two new clubs and performing swear-ins.

Aria Chalileh, SG’s vice president for governmental affairs, encouraged members to take the pledge to vote to help the College’s standing in the ballet bowl, which is part of the ALL-IN Campus Democracy bowl (Photo courtesy of Julia Cappello).

Club proposals, open applications and a new course revealed at Student Government

By Raeanne Raccagno | Sep. 25, 2024

Student Government discussed two new club proposals, open applications and a new course offered to students at its general body meeting on Sept. 18.

Nelson Morales (left) and Evonne Ryan-Grandell (right) engaged the Student Government general body in a presentation about adaptations in dining services this academic year (Photo courtesy of Julia Cappello).

Dining Services shares what they’re plating up this academic year during Student Government meeting

By Raeanne Raccagno | Sep. 18, 2024

The College’s Dining Services gave an overview of modifications and new plans for this academic year during the Student Government general body meeting on Sept. 11. Evonne Ryan-Grandell, field marketing specialist, and Nelson Morales, resident district manager, led the dining presentation to start the SG meeting.

Jared Williams, the Student Government's executive president, led the swearing-in ceremony for all newly elected officers (Photo courtesy of Julia Cappello).

Student Government discusses TCNJ Votes! initiatives

By Raeanne Raccagno | Sep. 11, 2024

The College’s Student Government held its first general body meeting on Sept. 4, hearing presentations on TCNJ Votes! and a new funding model, performing their swearing-in ceremony and informing interested students about the organization.

Jared Williams and Trish Le were recently elected as executive president and executive vice president (Photo courtesy of Jared Williams).

A talk with Jared Williams and Trish Le: Your new executive leaders

By Liz Ciocher | May. 2, 2024

The two executives have a lot planned for their senior year, including advocating the return of tailgating back to campus, supporting student organizations and introducing a third-party dining location to campus. Among these ambitions, Williams and Le anticipate a lot of due diligence but are most excited about being representatives for the student body.

Aria Chalileh and Kate Zydor are the co-founders of Mental Health Mondays (Photo courtesy of Alexa Giacoio).

Student Government introduces Mental Health Mondays

By Parisa Burton | Feb. 28, 2024

Two students from Student Government are giving back to the College community with a new initiative called Mental Health Mondays, where they craft TCNJ-themed positivity bracelets to hand out to students.

The freshman, sophomore, junior and senior class councils with Chalileh (center). Chalileh is holding the homecoming trophy that will be presented to the winning class (Photo courtesy of Aria Chalileh).

Student Government prepares for Homecoming in a new setup

By Briana Keenan | Oct. 16, 2023

By Briana KeenanStaff WriterStudent Government (SG) at the College has been preparing for Homecoming 2023 and is planning on changing the way it is outlined ...

(Photo courtesy of Shane Gillespie / Photo Editor)

Student Government meets to discuss upcoming semester

By Briana Keenan | Sep. 23, 2023

By Briana KeenanStaff Writer The College’s Student Government (SG) held a general body meeting to discuss their plans to make student resources more ...

Student Government meets in New Jersey State House

By Aidan Mastandrea | Feb. 28, 2023

The members of the College’s student government had the opportunity to rub elbows with a few of New Jersey's politicians as they held their general body meeting in the State house in Trenton on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

(Photos courtesy of Emma Ferschweiler / Staff Writer)

Spirit Week wraps up with homecoming activities and performances

By Emma Ferschweiler | Nov. 6, 2022

The College’s campus welcomed students and parents to enjoy this year’s annual homecoming activities on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22. Student government collaborated with the Division of Student Affairs to plan the entire week’s events, including the weekend’s Homecoming Fest. The Student Finance Board funded the commencement events of the weekend.