Tag: Frank Smith III
A look back at Frank Smith III’s time as downtown student government president
Frank Smith III chose to not run for what would've have been a record-making third term as downtown student government president, leaving Corina Tapscott unopposed in her successful run for the position. We take a look back at the work done in his two terms and how Smith changed as a leader.
A look at the platforms and positions of USGD executive leadership for 2015-2016
The winners in Thursday's unopposed election, President-elect Corina Tapscott, Vice President-elect Ryan Boyd and incoming Vice President of Services Katherine Hofland, offer their platforms and perspectives on USGD this coming year.
Tapscott announces unopposed candidacy for USGD president, incumbent not to run
USGD Vice President Corina Tapscott announced her unopposed campaign for USGD presidency Tuesday morning with Kat Holland and Ryan Boyd as her VPs. Incumbent Frank Smith III will not run.
USGD discusses effects of Ducey’s budget-cut proposal on tuition for out-of-state students
The ramifications of possible tuition hikes for out-of-state students, and Gov. Doug Ducey's proposed budget decreases in higher education, were topics of strong discussion at the Undergraduate Student Government Downtown meeting Friday.
ASU students protest company I’m Schmacked ‘exploitation’ in documenting college parties
I'm Schmacked, a company that travels the country throwing parties on large college campuses and posting videos, hosted an event last month in Phoenix that led ASU student government leaders to start a protest against the company.
USGD senator files complaint over his pay, says members shouldn’t be compensated
USGD senator Ryan Boyd filed a formal complaint to the university asking to be removed from its payroll. Boyd said he believes that ASU government members should not be paid for their work representing students.
ASU Downtown students express concerns over Camp Fargo participation
Students on ASU's Downtown campus have expressed concerns about the difficulties of participating in 'Camp Fargo' -- the tradition of camping out around Wells Fargo Arena for football tickets. Distance and schedule conflicts make it harder for students who live on smaller campuses to participate in the festivities surrounding the games.
ASU civic-action event brings in political candidates to discuss voting and education
Candidates for secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction spoke at a civic-action event Thursday night at the A.E. England Building. The event, hosted by ASU's College of Public Programs and more, focused on increasing voting among college-aged students.
USGD appoints new senator, filling all Senate positions for 1st time in organization’s history
The Undergraduate Student Government Downtown Senate approved funding requests, discussed ongoing projects and appointed a senator, filling all positions in the Senate for the first time in the organization’s history.
USGD candidates optimistic about upcoming election results after voting ends
After voting closed for the Undergraduate Student Government Downtown elections, candidates on both sides said they felt positive about the results, which will be released Friday at noon.