Blemish on the Crown: SGA Senate votes to unanimously censor Miss Junior

On last Thursday, a senate meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. Students entered promptly, desirous to know the accusations of a Student Government Association member. The voting for or against censorship of Miss Junior, Sydney LaFleur.
Senate President Armani Pink moderated the meeting, with 10 senators present. After committee reports concluded, the leading subject matter of the meeting was introduced. LaFleur was asked by Senate President Pink to present her statement. LaFleur explained her faults in the circumstances of her and another member of SGA. Compelling the senators to vote against censorship, LaFleur currently has “pending harassment claims of a fellow SGA member that has led to outside charges that do not constitutionally reflect the university,” stated President Pink of the senate.
LaFleur explained several occasions where her and two other females were in opposition. Controversy arose notably when she was accused of saying, “what you did to my friend wasn’t right, so I have the right to beat your a—.” She later tried to mend the friendship, but tension would always intervene.
“I wanted my friends to talk it out I was never the aggressor as noted by Cullier. I accept full responsibility for my actions.” LaFleur wished for action to be taken after homecoming. “I don’t want to ruin it for Miss Southern or the Royal Court … a distraction for one the senate has the power to avoid. I feel ashamed to represent the class of 2024 this entire situation has been a moment of truth for me,” stated LaFleur.
After Miss Junior presented her statement of the occurrences, Senator Bonier moved that the senate go into executive session. It was seconded and everyone in the audience was asked to depart.
The audience returned and the senators present voted for or against censorship on LaFleur Miss Junior position. The “yays” won in favor of 14 business days of censorship passed, beginning on Oct 14, 2022.
The censorship bans LaFleur from the privileges or benefits of her position for the duration set forth by the senate which is 14 business days. LaFleur still holds the title, but the privileges of the position are eliminated temporally.
“I felt like it was the right choice, the Royal Court has an image to uphold, and they cannot let their feelings for certain queens allow them to get away with such actions that can shine a bad light upon them and the university. Sometimes Southern likes to sweep things under the rug so, seeing the senate put their foot down with this decision shows that there is a common understanding that we cannot let such people with titles get away with such actions,” stated Bailie Boyd, a senior mass communications major from Antioch, California.
Miss Junior later walked out after the decision was announced. The student senate is responsible for resolving issues affecting the student body and SGA and they executed.
We will keep you all updated on the latest news with Miss Junior and her reign.