In their meeting Wednesday the Students’ Association discussed ways it could be involved in campus life this semester.

SA members were encouraged to share all of their ideas and many members of congress participated in the discussion. Suggestions ranged from planning various activities to improving student experiences both on and off campus and included installing more bicycle racks, creating a loft in the campus center, and buying a Redbox for the school.

SA Vice President Dylan Benac initiated the brainstorming session by suggesting that ACU plan a “Color Run,” a 5K marathon in which participants are splashed with paint during the course of the race. Benac, a junior political science major from Beorne, said that it could build community spirit as well as possibly raise awareness for a cause.

Benac also raised the possibility of conducting an ACU comedy night. “We would actually have on-campus talent speak, but then we would also bring in a comedian,” said Benac.

While most ideas were simply submitted for suggestion, several topics were discussed more thoroughly. Many members spoke about the problems they or others had experienced in ACU’s new policy regarding how students are able to attend sporting events.  Last year, ACU students were able to attend games for free by presenting their ID cards, but they are now required to print a ticket for free access to games.

Members of congress also questioned ACU’s policy on disposal of certain waste products and what could be done to increase campus recycling activities. Some were concerned with investigating what is done with the uneaten food in the Bean. Additionally, congress members suggested numerous ways during the course of the session that they could improve school spirit, including themed game days and different class competitions.

Jamilah Spears, SA executive administrator, praised the various submissions in the meeting and is hopeful that SA can accomplish many of them.

“I think that the ideas can take flight, and that we can make them happen this year,” said Spears, a junior communications major from Covina, Calif.

The session adjourned with over 25 different suggestions. Blair Agan, an Edwards representative, said he was pleased that there was a lot of participation during the meeting.

“There were really a lot of good, innovative ideas for this semester,” said Agan, a sophomore communications and political science major from Lake Jackson. “I’m really excited to see what the Students’ Association can do this year.”

Absent members:

Spencer Lynn

Gabe Elorreaga

Bo Braddock

Asim Dobani

Stevon Carr