Monday, February 2, 2009

Judicial hearing delayed

By KELLI FONTENOT
Published Jan. 28, 2009 by The Current Sauce

A technicality forced SGA Chief Justice Kyle Domangue to push back the date for a hearing about the constitutionality of the controversial executive board scholarship bill.

As required by the SGA constitution, Domangue must submit a letter detailing the time, location and subject of such a hearing to everyone whose name is on the bill.

Domangue sent letters to many members of the SGA - including President Cody Bourque - but failed to send it to Dean of Students Chris Maggio.

"That's my fault, and I'll take responsibility for that," Domangue said.

Bill FA08-030 reduced the scholarships of the executive board by a substantial amount.

The president receives $3,000, the vice president $2,000 and the treasurer $1,000 per semester according to the legislation.

But some members of the SGA, including Austin Jesmore, argue that the bylaw is in violation of Article 9, Section 1, part D of the constitution, which states that a two-thirds vote is required for all bills with the exception of a vote concerning the media board and the executive board scholarship.

These two exceptions require a student body vote of approval, according to that section of the constitution.

Rock concert benefits pageant's philanthropy

by KELLI FONTENOT
Published Jan. 28, 2009 in The Current Sauce

Dead By Morning, a local band that includes several student members, is making its long-awaited return to Natchitoches at a Push America benefit concert in the Friedman Student Union this Friday at 7 p.m.

The band's last performance at NSU took place more than a year ago.

Bass player and senior music education major Mitch Moehring said that after touring in Louisiana and Texas, the band is excited to perform for all of their friends in Natchitoches again.

In an interview, band members described their sound as "hardcore," "metal," and "inspirational." Among the bands' favorite fellow performers are The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember, Marilyn Manson and August Burns Red.