Point Park Globe Spring 2019 Issue 10

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Suspicious man outside GRW USG addresses

forum concerns

By Jordyn Hronec Co-News Editor

On Monday, March 18, Chief Besong sent two emails to the student body. In the emails, Besong described a suspicious person that had been spotted outside of the George Rowland White (GRW) 2 dance studio. It was also reported that the man had been looking through the windows of the studio. According to Besong, the Point Park Police increased their surveillance of the area. The police also monitored the area via security cameras. Attached to the emails were three photos taken from security cameras. The first email had two attached photos showing the suspicious man in question, walking along Boulevard of the Allies near the GRW. The third photo, attached to the second email, gave a clearer picture of the man. Besong urged students to call the Point Park Police at (412) 392-3960 or to use the Police Tip App (Tip411) if they spot the individual on campus again.

By Jordyn Hronec Co-News Editor

Submitted | Point Park Police Point Park Police have been tipped that a suspicious man has been seen looking in the windows of the GRW dance studio.

Jordyn Hronec jthrone@pointpark.edu

On Tuesday, March 5, the United Student Government (USG) held its forum for the Spring 2019 semester. Forum was promoted to the student body as a chance for students to express their concerns to senators. During the event, students could write concerns on cards provided by USG and place them into a labeled box, as well as discuss their concerns in person with the senators and executive cabinet members who were present. The event also included music and free pizza for constituents who submitted concerns. According to Recording Secretary Sophie Burkholder, who also serves as chair of the student concerns committee, it is estimated that over 50 concerns were received during forum. However, Burkholder did have some concerns regarding how forum was conducted. These concerns were brought up in the legislative

body meeting on Monday, March 11, as well as the student concerns committee meeting on Tuesday, March 12. “I think it [forum] was a successful event,” Burkholder said while addressing the committee. “But I think just in the future when you attend other events that are USG sponsored or created, there’s a level of professionalism that needs to be conducted in those settings.” Burkholder cited her statements made at the previous evening’s legislative body meeting. During the meeting, Burkholder discussed her displeasure with the conduct of senators present at forum. According to Burkholder, the event was treated more as a social event where senators congregated and talked amongst themselves rather than a chance to discuss student concerns. During the student concerns committee meeting, Burkholder recognized that she herself did not take action

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Rejected applicant Gieseke addresses legislative body “There’s one reason why are still figuring out yourquestions USG cabinet USG it’s not like any other orga- selves, you are still figuring By Andrew Brinker Co-News Editor

An applicant for the open position of United Student Government (USG) senator has come forward to denounce and question his exclusion from the latest group of newly appointed members. Junior political science major, Dannys Marrero, applied for the position of senator in January, after USG published a press release notifying the student body that they were searching for more representatives to help diversify the Legislative Body. Six other students applied, each of which were eventually appointed to the position of senator. Marrero was the only applicant not selected. However, Marrero did not realize he was the only exclusion form the appointees until Monday, March 11. “I was given no explanation as to why I wasn’t appointed,” Marrero said. “Basically, they sent me an email that said, ‘we had some outstanding candidates such as you, but unfortunately you were not selected.’ No one ever gave me a real reason.” The power to appoint senators is given solely to the president of USG. President Kaylee Kearns summarized the process behind approving senatorial appointments in a statement given to The Globe by USG Communications Director Shelby Fink, reading in part, “The decision of the approval of appointments after the application process was based

off the consideration of Executive Cabinet members, the initial goal of the appointment process, and ultimately, the President’s thoughts of how the senator could be integrated into the current Legislative Body.” In the minutes of the January 28 Legislative Body meeting, it is written that when asked by a senator about the decision to not appoint one of the candidates, Vice President Brittany Arp told the body that there were hesitations regarding the candidate, which ultimately guided Kearns’ decision to reject Marrero’s application. “It (the constitution) doesn’t say that I have to give specific reasons,” Kearns said when asked about the hesitations. “But I feel like the majority of my team was uncomfortable appointing someone, so we weren’t going to appoint that individual.” However, Marrero believes that the decision to exclude him from the new group of senators was a calculated effort. “One former senator approached me and told me that the reason I was not appointed was because I would go against the current leadership,” said Marrero. Marrero went on to explain that he would bring a strong voice of opposition of the Executive Cabinet to the Legislative Body, which he cited as what he believed to be the true reason he

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By Mitchell Drake USG Beat Writer

The United Student Government (USG) met on Monday to discuss senior voter eligibility and various student concerns. Dean of Student Life and USG advisor Michael Gieseke spoke about the recent behavior and actions of USG at the beginning of the legislative body meeting. In his speech, Gieseke reminded members of USG that “any student government is not a typical student organization.” He continued by saying that acknowledging that is an important step.

nization, it’s because it is the only organization that is completely public - for the world to see,” Gieseke said. “Not realizing what that means has value and consequences to it.” He also noted that when other organizations have “growing pains” or internal struggles they do not have publicly released minutes or reportage. Gieseke called USG a “learning laboratory,” stating that all student organizations are given a chance to learn while gaining experience. “Learning comes with failure,” Gieseke said. “You are all young adults who are still figuring out life. You

out what you believe, you are still learning how to learn. You are all adults, sure, but you are all young adults who make mistakes.” He reassured USG members that accidents, mistakes and apologies are frequent in workplaces and governments filled with seasoned professionals, ending his reprimand on a warm, encouraging note. Treasurer Kortney Lampel came to a finalized amount spent on the first spring budget season of $13,237.52. Lampel reported that the second spring budget spendings have amounted to $1,651.85.

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SAINT PADDY’S PARADE MARCHES DOWNTOWN

Silks march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

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