Should or should not Trinity take Chik-fil-A out of the Revolve? The SGA had a debate about it on Wednesday.l
The discussion didn’t come up until toward the end of the meeting. After other businesses were dealt with, SGA President Ty Tinker told the senate that he had set aside the last few minutes of the meeting for a discussion on Chik-fil-A. Quickly the counsel came to life.
A majority of the senators expressed strong opposition to the continuation of the fast food chain’s contract with Revolve. Senator Claire Carlson reminded the senate that Trinity places a high value on diversity, and that despite the popularity of its food, Chik-fil-A would be easily replaceable."Canes is good,” one senator said. Senator Rachel Kaufman also called on the values and responsibility of the community, “We as a community should be backing our diversity.”
No senator offered direct support of Chik-fil-A, though some were more cautious in their condemnation. Senator Ben Falcon pointed out that Chik-fil-A was entitled to its own views as a private corporation, and that it is not the only large corporation on campus with a checkered record. But he also made it clear that he did not support Chik-fil-A.
Dean of Student David Tuttle reminded the senate that they did not have the power to make a decision, but could only make a recommendation to the administration, which will have the final say over this matter.
He encouraged students who felt strongly about this issue to come to a forum in the Waxahachie Room at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, sponsored by Tuttle’s office and the Trinitonian.
The conversation came in the wake of a Trinitonian article that highlighted the fast food chain’s association with anti-LGBTQIA organizations and students' reactions.
Wednesday's meeting also discussed various funding proposals, including Greek Counsel’s request to fund Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values conference and other activities. The senate will hold a vote on these proposals on April 24th.
The discussion didn’t come up until toward the end of the meeting. After other businesses were dealt with, SGA President Ty Tinker told the senate that he had set aside the last few minutes of the meeting for a discussion on Chik-fil-A. Quickly the counsel came to life.
A majority of the senators expressed strong opposition to the continuation of the fast food chain’s contract with Revolve. Senator Claire Carlson reminded the senate that Trinity places a high value on diversity, and that despite the popularity of its food, Chik-fil-A would be easily replaceable."Canes is good,” one senator said. Senator Rachel Kaufman also called on the values and responsibility of the community, “We as a community should be backing our diversity.”
No senator offered direct support of Chik-fil-A, though some were more cautious in their condemnation. Senator Ben Falcon pointed out that Chik-fil-A was entitled to its own views as a private corporation, and that it is not the only large corporation on campus with a checkered record. But he also made it clear that he did not support Chik-fil-A.
Dean of Student David Tuttle reminded the senate that they did not have the power to make a decision, but could only make a recommendation to the administration, which will have the final say over this matter.
He encouraged students who felt strongly about this issue to come to a forum in the Waxahachie Room at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, sponsored by Tuttle’s office and the Trinitonian.
The conversation came in the wake of a Trinitonian article that highlighted the fast food chain’s association with anti-LGBTQIA organizations and students' reactions.
Wednesday's meeting also discussed various funding proposals, including Greek Counsel’s request to fund Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values conference and other activities. The senate will hold a vote on these proposals on April 24th.
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