by Logan Butts | Apr 7, 2014 | News Slider
The second annual SGA debates were held in Shamblin Theatre Monday night with SGA and Lumination Network once again co-sponsoring the event. The centerpiece of the evening was the debate between presidential candidates Taylor Cao and Drew Watson. The candidates expressed their opinions on a number of oft-discussed topics on Lipscomb’s campus such as academics, students dealing with the various events held on campus, Lipscomb’s alcohol policy and the school’s parking issues. Watson, the incumbent SGA vice president, touched on his previous experience with SGA, as well what he hopes to implement if elected president. “I think that experience is something that I have, and that is very valuable, especially for the president position,” Watson said. “I think that leading an organization requires you to be knowledgeable about it, be knowledgeable about its functions and about its responsibilities. “I’ve learned a lot this year as vice president, so I definitely think I would be able to hit the ground running this summer.” Watson says he hopes to use the role to be a servant for the Lipscomb community. “I think that the president role should be a means of service, and I believe that I will do a great job serving the student body,” Watson said. “I’m not doing this for the title. I’m not doing this because it will look good on a resume. I’m doing this because I truly believe I could serve the student body in this role.” Cao, who served as an active SGA member for the first time this semester, also expressed the plans he has for his potential presidency, along with why he...
by Cory Woodroof | Apr 6, 2014 | News Slider
SGA presidential candidates Taylor Cao and Drew Watson will be the central focus of Monday night’s SGA debates. SGA and Lumination Network will be co-sponsoring the event, set to take place in Shamblin Theatre at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Free McDougal’s Chicken will be provided before the program begins. The evening will feature the introductions of all the SGA senate candidates, as well as the candidates for treasurer, secretary and vice president. Following will be a debate between presidential candidates Cao and Watson, moderated by Lumination editor-in-chief Cory Woodroof. If you’re unable to attend in person, Lumination will be live-streaming the event from our site starting at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions you want to hear the candidates offer their take on, feel free to tweet them before or during the show with the hashtag...
