October Newsletter

October 26, 2009 Volume 2, Issue 2

TSG History October 1978 Update

The Student Senate’s main priority this month was to focus on what they thought benefited the student body. The Student Senators voted 7 to 1 in support of the Anti-Charter change movement. They believed their decision would help influence other universities’ student government. This was very important because it allowed Student Senates from other universities to interact with each other as well as pass on new information. The Student Senate did not pass all of the proposals. They rejected the proposal to support a rally sponsored by the Villanova Student Government Association. The rally was associated with lowering the drinking age in Philadelphia and to change the policy of campus raids by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB). The Student Senate voted against this proposal because they feared the LCB would cause trouble for the dormitory students. President Cliff Goldstein was disappointed with the Senate’s decision because he thought it was “cowardly not to do something out of fear of retaliation.” Goldstein was passionate about this because he had received a letter from Villanova’s President, Joe Cassidy, which asked for Temple’s support because four of their students were arrested and charged with possession of alcohol while walking through their dormitory hallway. He believed the risks were minimal compared to the great advantages that would have resulted. The Student Senate was keeping the interests of the student body in mind by

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September Recap

Where Are They Now?

This month’s focus was all about firsts. The first State of Campus Meeting and Senate Meeting for the school year were held. In addition, the senators passed the Green Fee Resolution. The Green Fee Resolution will add five dollars per semester to each student’s tuition. The money will be used to promote sustainability throughout Temple University.

Bryan Carter

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When Bryan Carter was President he focused on educational equality and issues affecting low-income Americans. He brought his community organizing experience to College Summit in December, 2006. His dedication to public service drew him to College Summit. Bryan Carter works as an operation associate.

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