Last week, Saint Mary’s Student Government Association (SGA) announced the results of the first-year student government elections. Sofia Scott and Sophia Johnson won the positions of president and vice president of the class of 2019, and Jordan Myers and Annie Gregory were elected class senators.Scott said she has been part of various student governments for six years and enjoys being a leader among her classmates. She chose to run for the position of president because she wants to have a voice to make a difference in her class, she said.“I wanted our class to not just be another class who graduates from Saint Mary’s, but one who is remembered for what we have done,” Scott said. “I am most excited about being able to lead and represent our class at such a special place.”Scott’s goals for the year include bringing a color run to campus, implementing green initiatives and raising money for the class’ senior week, she said. Scott and Johnson have been brainstorming about numerous ideas and look forward to getting started, she said.“I am excited to implement our ideas and see a tangible difference that Sophia and I can make not only in our class, but also in the community as a whole,” Scott said.Vice president Johnson said she looks forward to working alongside Scott as they lead their class through the first year at Saint Mary’s. Specifically, one of her main goals is to focus on hearing everyone’s voice, she said.“It is extremely important to me that everyone gets a chance to give input about their ideas, a lesson I learned in the time I was involved in student government during my high school career,” Johnson said. “Sometimes it is better to take a step back and offer new insight into a situation.”Newly elected class senator Myers also plans to keep the entire class informed about student government issues as well as increase involvement in campus events, she said. She intends to incorporate lessons of leadership, cooperation and problem-solving from high school student government to achieve these goals, she said.“I intend to use the lessons of governmental integrity to find a voice for students,” Myers said, “As the class of 2019 senators, Anne [Gregory] and I would really like reaching out to the student body to allow the students to also have an active role in student government.”Gregory also participated in student government in high school and is excited to be part of the decision making process at the College, she said. Along with creating unity in the first-year class, Gregory also intends to unify clubs across campus, she said.“Since I am assuming a leadership role within the [first-year] class, I think it is crucial that I get to know all of my fellow classmates,” Gregory said. “This year I hope to create friendships with all of my classmates so they feel comfortable coming to me with concerns and ideas.”Tags: First year elections, saint mary’s, sga, Student Government Association read more

Carragher, who played alongside Gerrard for both club and country, believes the 34-year-old midfielder has several more years in his legs as he prepares to embark upon another Champions League campaign with the Merseysiders. The former defender told Sky Sports News: “Listen, for Liverpool Football Club, it’s a great decision. I am sure the Liverpool supporters will be happy. Former team-mate Jamie Carragher is confident England’s loss will be Liverpool’s gain after Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from international football. He said: “Of course, that’s not just Steve, that’s a whole generation of those players, that they never got quite close enough, maybe even getting to a semi-final or a final in a big tournament. “You think of the players they have had over the last decade or so, I think it will be a big disappointment for all of them. “That’s why it probably was a bigger decision, because England didn’t do so well in the summer. “I think he would have loved to have had a great World Cup, the team do really well, all come back and then his decision to retire may have been a bit easier because I think he, along with a lot of those players who played in that decade or so, may feel we probably should have achieved more.” Former Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry paid tribute to an international captain who allowed his football to do his talking. Parry said: “Steven was the sort who led by example. He wasn’t necessarily always demonstrative or the one that made the most noise, but he was a true leader by example. “He had a quieter determination, a phenomenal will to succeed and he’s the sort who would have gone around making his point to the players one by one and quietly without being as demonstrative as some. “But I know it was something that he cared absolutely passionately about. Despite all the honours he had won, it was a great honour for him when he was finally given the captaincy.” Former England colleague Rio Ferdinand took to Twitter after hearing the news. Ferdinand tweeted: “Next England captain??? Gerrard has been an incredible player. Surpassing 100 caps is some achievement.” He was joined by former England striker Gary Lineker, who posted: “Steven Gerrard has retired from international football. He’s been a wonderful servant to his country. A great player who always gave all.” However, Sven-Goran Eriksson, who worked with Gerrard during his time as England manager, admitted his disappointment at the decision. He said: “I am sorry for that, for England and for Steven. I think he should have gone on. That’s my opinion, go on playing for your country as long as you can. “But of course I don’t know why he is saying that. Maybe his body is a little bit tired, maybe he feels that he can’t do twice a week all year round, I don’t know. “But it’s a pity because he has been a great, great player for Liverpool and for England.” “You get a fresher Steven Gerrard. He had a great season last season with the demands of England. “But there will be more demands on Liverpool this season, more expected because of the season they had last year, and Steven Gerrard is still a vital part of Liverpool – and I think he will be for the next two or three years, so for (manager) Brendan Rodgers, it’s a great decision by Stevie.” Carragher insists Gerrard could have continued to represent both Liverpool and England, as he did last season, although he admits the demands of Europe’s most prestigious club competition lie behind his decision. He said: “I think he could have. I think he has shown that throughout his career, he has been able to deal with the demands of Liverpool and England. “I think just that fact of Liverpool being back into Europe now, that adds to the schedule of games. “At times, you are playing two or three times a week because he is still vitally important to Liverpool, and I think he is also for England in some ways because there isn’t a natural person you could see taking the role he has now with England in terms of that holding role, that sitting role. “There are not many young players coming through in that role, but England will have to find someone to fill that role.” Gerrard ended his England career having won the last of his 114 caps at an ultimately disappointing World Cup finals in Brazil, and Carragher admits he will have done so, like many of his contemporaries, regretting the fact that a so-called Golden Generation never quite reached the heights expected of it. Press Association read more

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Anton Asistio leads 1Bataan. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOMANILA, Philippines— Solidifying the newest rivalry in street ball, Pasig Grindhouse Kings and 1Bataan Risers faced off in the Chooks to Go Pilipinas 3×3 finals for the third time this season.But the Risers pulled ahead in the race to the top of the standings, escaping the Kings, 21-19, in an intense final battle Friday in the third of the five legs of the 3×3 tournament at SM Fairview Events Center.ADVERTISEMENT The victory shored up the output of 1Bataan, led by Anton Asistio, Santi Santillan, Alvin Pasaol and Chito Jaime, to 280, 20 ahead of the Pasig Grindhouse, which won the last leg.The two sides were neck-and-neck until the final seconds but with Pasig Grindhouse missing all of their attempts from downtown for a walk-off win, the Risers pounced on the chance as Santillan nailed the game-winning freebie.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissSPORTSCoronation night?SPORTSThirdy Ravena gets‍‍‍ offers from Asia, Australian ball clubs“We always expect that facing them will be tough because they’re bigger than us, “ said 5-foot-8 guard Asistio of the Kings composed of Dylan Ababou, Taylor Statham, Troy Rike, and Joshua Munzon.Pasig Grindhouse trailed by 10-15 then 14-18 but always found a way to storm back into the match, which is being played at half court with only 10 minutes on the clock. Rogue cops marked as Gamboa’s targets in his appointment as PNP chief View comments Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Taylor Statham, who struggled all game, tied the game at 18 but 1Bataan, which played without Sean Manganti, was quick to regain the advantage with Pasaol splitting his free throws to get back the lead.“We had to adjust there for a while because we’ve been playing with Sean since the pre-season but it was easy to play with Kuya Chito,” Assitio said about his veteran teammate Chito Jaime.The Risers, who lost for the first time in group stage no thanks to a Gerald Anderson-led effort from Marikina earlier in the day, won another P100,000 for the third leg crown.“We need to bounce back in the next leg, no excuses,” said Pasol.The President’s Cup returns to the SM Megamall Events Center on Saturday.ADVERTISEMENT Eugenie Bouchard’s bid for Australian Open spot ends in qualifying SEA Games: Kim Mangrobang wins gold anew as Filipinos secure triathlon double sweep PLAY LIST 01:05SEA Games: Kim Mangrobang wins gold anew as Filipinos secure triathlon double sweep00:50Trending Articles00:50Trending Articles02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? At 34, Ben Askren finally makes UFC debut under Vegas lights Japeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for Ginebra Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil MOST READ LATEST STORIES Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college read more

Declan Doherty’s sideways look at everyday life is captured in this photo ‘Visitors’.The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny will also feature two great exhibitions by locally based photographers Declan Doherty and John Soffe during the Earagail Arts Festival (both July 14 – Sept 27).Declan is best known locally as a press photographer with the Donegal News but he has also undertaken a significant number of photography commissions with the Regional Cultural Centre.‘Declan Doherty: Donegal Photographs’ is a retrospective exhibition featuring a selection of both press and project images. It illustrates his considerable feel as a portrait photographer and also a sophisticated visual sense when applied to landscapes and almost abstract close ups.‘John Soffe: RCC Live’ features spectacular photographs of live music concerts at the RCC since it opened in July 2007.It illustrates the great quality and range of world class acts that have performed at the RCC to date, including many brilliant Earagail Arts Festival gigs.Other Earagail Arts Festival Exhibitions ‘The Third Place: Contemporary Art from Donegal’, a group exhibition curated by Seimi Quinn, will be held at An Grianán Theatre Letterkenny (July 12-27). ‘Festival Heads’ (July 14 – Aug 30), a photographic representation of Mark Graham’s quest to attend three festivals inIreland every week for and entire year, will be shown at Donegal County Museum Letterkenny. ‘Through a Polish Lens’ (July 20 – Aug1), an exhibition of the work of five Polish photographers who have made the North West of Ireland their home, will be exhibited at the Balor Arts Centre Ballybofey. For further information on all exhibitions see www.eaf.ie PICTURE THIS! TOP LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS TO EXHIBIT AT EARAGAIL ARTS FESTIVAL was last modified: July 4th, 2014 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:donegalEaragail Arts FestivalletterkennyRCC read more