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THEVol. XL NumberVILLAGER 9 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland March 3, 2014 SGA introduces new Student Senate for the fall semester pation in the past, there were limited out- public relations, digital media. “We all lets for students to actually get involved have different strengths and opinions that with the organization,” said Jen Milam, can benefit our campus in one way or an- assistant director of student activities and other; I think it’s crucial to reach out to as SGA advisor. “This year, we are excited to many students as we can so that we can not only reorganize our executive board, get a variety of ideas.” but we will also be introducing a Student Senate.” The new addition of the Senate will allow students to serve as liaisons between the academic schools and the SGA executive board. Two students from each of the five academic schools will attend monthly meetings, join specific committees within the SGA, review club budget and funding 2014-2015 SGA Executive Board requests, assist in Homecoming activities, and help address other student concerns. President: Christopher Ambrose Since each candidate for the executive board ran unopposed this year, there Vice President: Tara Shishmanian was no need for the typical election pro- Photo by Chelsea Clough Secretary: Courtney Parto cess. The new executive board will soon Director of Finance: Jordyn Smith Stevenson’s SGA executive board works together to get students’ voices begin selecting the Student Senate. heard on campus, and assists the clubs and organizations with leadership SGA’s objective is to improve under- Director of PR, Print Media: Ashley Mil development and funding. graduate student campus life and allow Director of PR, Digital Media: Will Comotto tang community once again for a new ex- the new structure of the government to Director of Student Groups: Diamond by Ashley Bukeavich ecutive board for next school year. make a significant, positive impact on the Villager staff writer This year, the process is unlike any university. Stevenson University is con- Spedden other. In efforts to better represent the stantly growing, so the ability of the SGA Director of Philanthropy: Andrew Clayton student body, the SGA has decided to re- to adapt and reassess is now a critical tool Junior Class Representative: Annie McCoach vamp its entire government structure and in its future success. For the past few weeks, the Stevenson provide more opportunities for students’ “I think this new structure will really Sophomore Class Representative: Emilee University Student Government Associa- voices to be heard. allow students to make a difference,” said Thursby tion (SGA) has been preparing the Mus- “While we have encouraged partici- Kristin Baione, current SGA director of Housing selection process made easy for SU’s resident students by I’Quille Williams In order to choose a room, there has Roommate formation cards are due day housing selection period, instead Villager staff writer to be a full roommate group of at least Friday, March 21, by 4 p.m. of the previous two dates. The Housing four or six people. Roommate forma- Room selection lottery numbers and Selection dates are Tuesday, April 1, for tion cards can be found on the Stevenson times will be sent to students’ Stevenson seniors, Tuesday, April 8, for juniors, and website. If a group formation card is not e-mails by Friday, March 28. One repre- Tuesday, April 15, for rising sophomores. The housing selection process is an complete, students are still encouraged to sentative from each group will come to For any additional questions on the hous- opportunity for current resident students submit them. These groups will be taken Residence Life with their signed housing ing selection process, contact Residence to find new roommates and choose the care of after the full groups have selected. contract along with the meal plan desig- Life. rooms in which they want to live for the If students are looking for roommates to nations, and they will be allowed to see upcoming school year. complete their group, there is a binder which rooms are available. Selection is based on a lottery process at the Residence Life front desk that has Sarah Mansfield, assistant vice presi- Where is WildStang? in which the numbers are randomly gen- roommate prospects in it. dent of residence life said, “We want as Be on the lookout in each issue of erated for all students. In addition, there is a Roommate So- easy a process for our students as pos- The Villager for a hidden WildStang. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due cial in the Ratcliffe Community Center sible... Independence is something that Send a picture of where you found on Friday, March 7, by 4 p.m. in order to WildStang to [email protected] on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m. for stu- comes in steps.” for a chance to win a prize at the end secure a spot living on campus. Checks dents to meet other residents who are also One improvement from last year of the semester. can be brought to the Residence Life of- looking for roommates. that Residence Life has made is the three- fice or the fee can be paid online. News, News, Features, Sports, In this page 2 page 3 page 6 page 12 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |March 3, 2014 Book signing brings prominent agent, negotiator to campus by Ashley Mil This process “leads to a higher Villager staff writer level of success and satisfaction in the myriad of interactions with others,” according to Shapiro. The Three D’s will aid communication in any situation Ron Shapiro, a writer, agent- and allow one to think thoroughly before attorney, and well-known negotiator, responding. came to Stevenson University as a The event included Shapiro signing guest on Wednesday, February 26, for a books for faculty and students, and also book talk and signing of his latest book, talking to the Stevenson community “Perfecting Your Pitch: How to Succeed about the contents of his new book as in Business and in Life by Finding Words Photo courtesy of Stevenson University well. “Perfecting Your Pitch” is the fourth That Work.” book Shapiro has written. Shapiro, who was awarded the Shapiro helped to establish a lecture Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters series at Stevenson seven years ago in degree in 2003 from Stevenson University, honor of the business communication also runs the Shapiro Negotiations department. Institute. He has gone on tour for his new Business communication depart- book while serving as an agent-mediator ment chair, Chip Rouse, said, “All Ron’s for many high-profile baseball players. books are very practical, [and give] down- His newest book, “Perfecting Your to-earth advice about success.” Pitch” is about using words and language Some of the insights in “Perfecting Ron Shapiro, author of “Perfecting Your Pitch,” spoke to the Stevenson to help communicate more effectively. Your Pitch” that Shapiro mentioned community about his latest book, “Perfecting Your Pitch” which is avail- A concept that Shapiro discusses included taking time to think about what able on Amazon. This is Shapiro’s fourth book that deals with the develop- in his book is “The Three D’s,” which you are going to say; building negotiation ment of communication skills for a variety of situations. include Draft, Devil’s Advocate, and skills by good listening, and learning to Deliver. understand the subtext. Students and staff battle on court to win March Madness title by Colby Giacubeno towards a jersey with the number of the in the event are encouraged to attend peat in this year’s event. Many of the Villager staff writer student’s choice. the game. There will be prizes given out same staff members from the past two Each team consists of 15 players, and during the game and at halftime, and a winning teams will return to play in this everyone will get a chance to play in the raffle is also on the schedule. year’s event. game. All students are encouraged to sign The game will consist of two Andrew Clayton, the March On March 24, March Madness up for this event, even if they have never 20-minute halves as well as a halftime Madness event organizer, expects a great will take place in the Owings Mills played basketball before. show. During halftime, spectators will turn out for this year’s activity. He has gymnasium from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March The event offers an opportunity to be chosen from the audience to attempt asked M.C. McFadden, administrative Madness is the annual Stevenson student help raise money for Relay for Life. March a half-court shot, sponsored by Sodexo. coordinator for the athletics department, vs. staff basketball game that is held to Madness also gives students the chance to Whoever is lucky enough to make the and Chip Rouse, chair of the business raise money for Relay for Life. take on the staff in a competitive context. shot will win a cash prize. There also may communication department, to serve as All the proceeds gained from March The event coincides with the NCAA be a slam-dunk contest included in the commentators for the game. This is a Madness are forwarded to the Relay for Tournament, referred to as “March halftime show. chance for the Stevenson students and Life of the American Cancer Society. Madness,” that is highly anticipated by During the previous two years of staff to show support for Relay for Life of To sign up to play, students can go sports fans around the country. March Madness, the staff has defeated the American Cancer Society.

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