October 26,

2009
Volume 2, Issue
2
TSG History
Update
October 1978
The Student Senate’s main priority this month was to focus on what they thought
benefited the student body. The Student Senators voted 7 to 1 in support of the
Anti-Charter change movement. They believed their decision would help influence
other universities’ student government. This was very important because it
allowed Student Senates from other universities to interact with each other as well
as pass on new information. The Student Senate did not pass all of the proposals.
They rejected the proposal to support a rally sponsored by the Villanova Student
Government Association. The rally was associated with lowering the drinking age
in Philadelphia and to change the policy of campus raids by the Pennsylvania
Liquor Control Board (LCB). The Student Senate voted against this proposal
because they feared the LCB would cause trouble for the dormitory students.
President Cliff Goldstein was disappointed with the Senate’s decision because he
thought it was “cowardly not to do something out of fear of retaliation.” Goldstein
was passionate about this because he had received a letter from Villanova’s
President, Joe Cassidy, which asked for Temple’s support because four of their
students were arrested and charged with possession of alcohol while walking
through their dormitory hallway. He believed the risks were minimal compared to
the great advantages that would have resulted.

The Student Senate was keeping the interests of the student body in mind by

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September Recap Where Are They Now?

This month’s focus was all about firsts. The
first State of Campus Meeting and Senate
Meeting for the school year were held. In
addition, the senators passed the Green
Fee Resolution. The Green Fee Resolution
will add five dollars per semester to each
student’s tuition. The money will be used
to promote sustainability throughout
Temple University.
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Bryan Carter
When Bryan Carter was President he
focused on educational equality and
issues affecting low-income Americans. He
brought his community organizing
experience to College Summit in
December, 2006. His dedication to public
service drew him to College Summit.
Bryan Carter works as an operation
associate.
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