On March 27, the Student Government Association (SGA) will host the Meet the Candidates debate. Students around campus were asked what topics they would like to hear candidates discuss at the debate.
Smoking Ban
In previous years, Georgia State passed a smoke-free policy that prohibits smoking in limited designated areas around campus. However, students have noticed the policy has not been enforced at all due to the number of smokers around campus.
”I would like to see the Smoke-Free Plaza policy enforced more,” Mikala Baza, Clinical information major, said.
Academic Issues
Students hope SGA will develop more programs to benefit students around campus.
Biology major Christopher McCaskil said he believes knowing his grade during mid-point will be beneficial to students.
“Some schools post mid-term grades officially so students know exactly where they stand mid semester. Georgia State only post final grades,” McCaskil said.
Another issue students said they found was finals scheduling.
”I wish that that Georgia State would schedule the finals better. If I have a class at 10 AM, why am I getting up at 8 AM for the final exam? It just doesn’t make sense,” McCaskil said.
Biology major Nirali Patel wants to see improvements in the operation of the library.
“I hate it when I reserve a room in the library and someone takes it. I wish there was a better way of tracking room reservation,” Patel said.
Kell Hall Demolition
During the State of Address on October 2, Georgia State President Mark Becker announced the demolition of Kell Hall. The building will be completely redesigned to incorporate a “greenway” in the middle of the Georgia State’s campus.
English major Nisa Floyd said she feels the cost of rebuilding Kell Hall should be distributed to other existing organizations.
“I would rather have money go into something that will directly benefit me and my peers,” she said.
Transportation
Monique Morganfield, political science major, said transportation has been a struggle on campus.
“It would be nice to see a commuter bus for Georgia State Panthers. That way, students will have a more reliable source of transportation for school,” she said.
