Written by Adele Duncan

Did you know a student saved someone’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver at a local restaurant? This semester the Student Government Association (SGA) will continue to illuminate all that is going on around campus and the Searcy community. Sometimes this may look like an illumination chapel service, but other times it looks like volunteer work at the new library. Every Wednesday the SGA comes together and discusses ways to make this campus a better place for everyone and shed light on the good the students are doing.

As always, we are open to student voices and want to serve as a bridge between the faculty and students. One fun example of this at work was when I received direct feedback about the lack of strawberry milk options in the cafeteria and student center. Freshman male representative Sterling Ross teamed up with Aramark to host a strawberry milk day in the cafeteria and added it as an option to the Pod in the Student Center. All that to say, please come and let us know how we can improve the student experience or help you get involved around campus. This semester we are excited about enhancing the opportunities of involvement. Emma Gaskill, the sophomore female representative, will expand the on-campus garden. Garrett Blankenship, senior male representative, will be adding to spiritual life options. Grayson Thomas, junior male representative, will be helping connect the basketball teams to the students to make the Rhodes rowdy. Those are just a few of the many members working towards everyone’s experience. Never hesitate to connect with us. My office hours are 11 am to 12 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday if you ever want to stop by. Otherwise, we hope to see you all around.