Hi, Monash Siders,

The Editors here!

It hasn’t been a month since the last issue, but guess what? The council was summoned for an emergency meeting during the last week of this semester, making head turns with curiosity. What actually happened? Do not worry! We are ready to spill our guts on this unexpected edition!

Leaving Like a Father, Running Like Water Much?

Unfortunately, not-so-good (or maybe bad) news came from the Monash University International Student Services (MUISS) division as their (once) beloved head, Saani Mohammed, had been absent for the entirety of Semester 2. Issues after issue, which had been sealed tightly, were unwrapped, exposing the true nature of Mr Saani Mohammed, who had received three warning letters, which edged him into a dishonoured termination. His problematic behaviour started with a feud with the Bangladesh Country Representative, leading to his first warning letter and a little confrontation with Mr President Jackson and Mr General Secretary Guido. Although what seemed tangled had been resolved, the previous MUISS Head continued to display unacceptable behaviour, neglecting his responsibilities in handling MUISS’ most significant event, Monash Cultural Night, leaving the MUISS CROs in shambles as they are the ones who were entirely in charge to run the show. Well, kudos to Mustafa and Iqra for pushing through till the end despite their head throwing them under the bus.

Upon the last warning letter, which came with a bit of surprise (contract termination), the previous MUISS Head was informed to plead his case before officially being removed from the council. However, Mr Saani Mohammed chickened out and chose not to attend the emergency council meeting, once again proving his questionable work ethic as he refused to take accountability for his past actions. As such, the student council members agreed to proceed with the termination without Saani’s presence. To conclude the meeting, as expected, all the council members again cast their votes and accepted the removal of Saani Mohammed from his position.

I Told You…

Before ending the meeting, our (still) dearest President, Jackson, and General Secretary, Guido, announced not one but two extra warning letters intended for themselves. Why, you might ask? They admitted their carelessness in postponing the termination even though the issue had been lingering since the first semester, resulting in many parties taking the fall. What can we say? We had warned you earlier this year, Mr. President!

It is certainly an unforeseen twist nobody could anticipate. In the end, MUSA 2024 really closes the year with a bang.

Well, till next time!

XOXO,

The Editors!