By BENJAMIN KLIEWER, Senior Reporter

Northwestern Student Government Association officers brainstormed event ideas for the semester at the group’s first meeting of the semester Jan. 10.


Student clubs also discussed their plans for the semester.


The Spanish Club will meet every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Vinson Hall Room 119. Club members are planning to start a Valentine card fundraiser during February.


The BSU announced its second event of the semester is planned for Feb 5. It will be a type of panel and debate event.


The College Republicans are planning to take a group of students to the Oklahoma Federation of College Republicans State Convention on Feb 5. They meet every Monday night at 7:15 p.m. in the Ranger Perk room. Shirts are being sold to help support the club and its activities.


The Sanctus Catholic College Ministry, the 4H club and the Baptist Collegiate Ministries have all started their events for the semester. After the club reports, the floor was opened for discussing event ideas.


SGA members talked about hosting a spelling bee and serving nachos to students.


Leaders also talked about hosting a pet talent show and bringing puppies to the school to help students relieve stress, a popular activity at larger colleges during exam periods.


The organization also discussed hosting a spring formal dance and a going-away party for Northwestern President Dr. Janet Cunningham.


Northwestern’s SGA is led by President Dawson Maxwell, Vice President Yosbelli Lora, Secretary Angel Marshall and Treasurer Erika Hernandez.