MUSA DID WHAT #8: Democratic Reasonings

Many discussions and meetings of value have taken place and we bear witness to the potentially and hopefully, most unproblematic year MUSA has had in a while. Here’s what has been discussed during the eight MSC meeting of the year.  A Subang Alliance MUSA recently hosted Sunway University Student Council (SUSC) and Taylor’s University Student…

MUSA DID WHAT #7: Positive Ruminations

A completely unbiased opinion, MUSA is actually operating comparatively smoothly considering that no arguments broke out, zero warning letters issued, minimal to no conflict resolutions required, we might be jinxing ourselves but MUSA’s trajectory seems rather positive.  An Anticlimatic Farewell to MUISS Interim CRO Following the decision made by the interim CRO to resign from…

MUSA DID WHAT #6: Rehash and Refresh

The second semester of the year is naturally to be more energetic and uplifting, MUSA has many events planned out and the campus environment– amidst orientation– follows suit.  Precursor to Exercising Democracy  Preparations for the Annual MUSA Elections have begun with the Election Blueprint drafted and approved by all relevant parties. Previous regulations for nominations…

MUSA DID WHAT #5: Brushes with Racial Sociopolitics

Perhaps something of value to derive from this meeting was that students are concerned with the community dynamics within the Monash student body and we are collectively tired with finals approaching us fast.  Accusations of Racism The fifth MSC meeting of the year and finally, the student body is effectively utilising their rightfully owned platform…

MUSA DID WHAT #4: Shoan’s Endless Meetings and Rambles

Enduring the forth student council meeting exposed MUSA for what it is and what it will always be, a somewhat giant student corporate organization that tries to be as functional as it possibly can within its jurisdiction.  The President’s Boundless Office The president is truly the busiest person in the office because why is this…

MUSA DID WHAT #3: Administrative Restructuring and our Forced Compliance

Third MSC meeting this year and it seems to be that all departments are doing their jobs effectively and promptly, which means another fairly unexciting MUSA DID WHAT article from MONGA.  EMS and Budget Approval Delays, Explained  Monash is currently in the process of restructuring their administrative systems, specifically policies regarding fund applications and EMS…

MUSA DID WHAT #2: Positioning a Democratically Elected MUSA

We’re now carefully understanding the importance of democracy in universities and the weight it holds towards the construction of a truly functional student union. With that being said, there is much to report on from the recent student council meeting held on the 10th of February.  MUSA By-Elections and the Performance of Democracy  In the…