Senate discusses Alternative Spring Break, Mardi Gras
Student Senate had an in-depth meeting this week discussing Alternative Spring Break and Mardi Gras.
Deena Kennell and Senior Brandy Ritz attended senate this week to present Alternative Spring Break plans and request monetary aid for the trip.
Kennell said that this trip is, “The perfect opportunity to experience a different culture.”
The group will be gone March 6 – 11 during Midterm break. Kennell said that in past years students planning to attend have only been asked to pay $100 out of pocket and she hopes that they will be able to keep that cost down.
The National Relief Network sponsors the trip and charges $299 per person. The charter bus required for the trip would cost an estimated $6000 for the whole trip, not including gas money for driving while in St. Louis. The total cost for the trip was placed in between $13,000 and $14,000. Kennell requested up to $6000 from the senate with hopes of keeping the out of pocket costs down for students.
Discussion about the request for money was postponed until next week due to the fact that the number of students planning to go has not yet reached the minimum necessary for the trip. Ten people have applied and paid their fee but the National Relief Network requires at least 20 to come. Eight other students have applied but delayed payment. Kennell said that they will know for sure by today if enough people will be coming.
Laure Sinn said that this year at Mardi Gras the theme will be, “Let the good times roll!” There will be a Masquerade Ball on Feb. 24 as well as numerous other activities at this year’s Mardi Gras Celebration.
A king and queen will be crowned. This will be different from homecoming though because anyone can be nominated as royalty.
Nick Brening, Senator of B.E.A.M.S.S. said that over midterm break six new TVs will be installed. Four TVs will be installed in the cafeteria and two will replace the old TVs in the Grill.
Christine Kambarami, CAB president, explained that the main topic of discussion during CAB last week was the “Got’cha” game. This will be part of the pit and sponsored by CAB in April after Easter Break. This game is listed on Facebook, and can be visited for additional information.
Beth Wroblewski resigned as a Junior Senator of B.E.A.M.S.S. this week and will become a Senator of B.E.A.M.S.S. at next week’s meeting.
Trevor Dietrich, student trustee, reminded the senate that the deadline for student trustee applications is Friday at noon. He said that it’s not too late to talk to him if students have questions about the position.