2008 Woodie Awards
Student legislature finds common ground in State house
By: Kayla Bryant
Issue date: 11/9/05 Section: News
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Press Release
Four NGU students traveled to the South Carolina State House to vote on bills to be presented to the South Carolina Legislature.
The delegation, comprised of Jason Vaughn, chair and senior intercultural studies; Jeni Sinclair, vice-chair and senior intercultural studies; Rachel Shields, historian and sophomore elementary education; and Justin Hunt, house chair and junior business administration, took part in the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) on Nov. 4-5.
The students were divided into the Senate and House chambers and debated, questioned and voted on bills that delegates from other South Carolina colleges and universities presented.
"It was a wonderful experience to see the workings of our state government and to better understand the way history has affected our current situation," said Shield.
Lisa Van Riper, coordinator of honors program, advised the delegation and assisted Vaughn in researching.
"We all learned a lot about the way government works. It was difficult arriving late, but all the delegates were very helpful. I wasn't used to working with liberal students, but it was great when we found common ground on bills and came to a resolution where neither side had to compromise their ideals," said Vaughn.
More students will be involved in the SCSL Spring session.
Four NGU students traveled to the South Carolina State House to vote on bills to be presented to the South Carolina Legislature.
The delegation, comprised of Jason Vaughn, chair and senior intercultural studies; Jeni Sinclair, vice-chair and senior intercultural studies; Rachel Shields, historian and sophomore elementary education; and Justin Hunt, house chair and junior business administration, took part in the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) on Nov. 4-5.
The students were divided into the Senate and House chambers and debated, questioned and voted on bills that delegates from other South Carolina colleges and universities presented.
"It was a wonderful experience to see the workings of our state government and to better understand the way history has affected our current situation," said Shield.
Lisa Van Riper, coordinator of honors program, advised the delegation and assisted Vaughn in researching.
"We all learned a lot about the way government works. It was difficult arriving late, but all the delegates were very helpful. I wasn't used to working with liberal students, but it was great when we found common ground on bills and came to a resolution where neither side had to compromise their ideals," said Vaughn.
More students will be involved in the SCSL Spring session.