By Sierra Babbie
North Star, the Association for Computing Machinery and The Organization for Women of Color were approved funding to support upcoming events during the SA meeting March 11.
SUNY Plattsburgh’s literary magazine, North Star, requested $1,500 from the Student Association in order to print copies of this year’s issue. The magazine is released annually and showcases selected pieces of student writing and artwork. The magazine hasn’t had a print edition since 2021 and has been posting content on their website instead of printing. Jenna Charland, the editor in chief of North Star, explained the importance of a printed copy of the magazine.
“I think it deserves to be printed physically again because it’s a lot nicer to be able to look through students writing physically, rather than on computers,” Charland said. “I think it creates a community of writers and artists that can publish their work. Everybody else can look at it and become inspired by it.”
The Student Association approved North Star’s request with a 15-0-1 vote. Once printed, the magazines are expected to be offered later this semester.
The Organization for Women of Color, a group on campus that seeks to unite and empower women of color, requested $300 to fund an Earth Day celebration in collaboration with The Apostolic Students and Associates, the Plattsburgh State chapter of the Apostolic Church International. In this event, participants would create their own flower bouquets and decorate crosses with rhinestones, paint and other materials.
The Earth Day event was approved by the SA with a 15-0-1 vote and is expected to take place April 22.
Additionally, the Plattsburgh State chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery requested $320 in funding for several events that will take place this semester. With over 680 student chapters throughout the world, the Association for Computing Machinery advocates for advancements in the field of computer science. The Plattsburgh chapter of the organization was approved by the Association of Computing Machinery in February, although the club has been on campus since last semester. These early events were proposed to primarily focus on engaging students in the club; the club is still on provisional status with the SA.
“The intention is just to create a community for computer science students, as well as any other person who is interested in joining,” Ricardo Puma, the president of the Association for Computing Machinery said.
The Association of Computing Machinery was approved for funding for their events with a 15-0-1 vote by the SA.
