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Student Senate

Senate announces candidates, discusses scholarships

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Chief Justice Jon Lordino announced the candidates running for Senate positions, include Dillon Spies and Nate Jones for Senate President; Taylor Strong and Garrett Lower for Vice President; Lindsey Schanaman, Tim Jungquist, Hannah Love, Asia Carr, Evan Baker, Josh Keating, and Taylor Strong for Senators-at-Large; Tileen Sullivan and Eryne Knipple for Senators of B.E.A.M.S.S.; Annie Johnson and Dalton Boden for Senators of E.H.P.C.P.S.W.; Mikayla Gallagher, Courtney Bustillos, Katrina Hurley, and Sarah Townsend for Senator of Liberal Arts.

Senate elections will run April 10-13 through an online survey in which the student body can vote for candidates. President Jacob Rissler expects much competition for this year’s Senate election and encourages the student body to attend.

CAB Vice Chair for Programming Dani Buckley was approved $2,400 for CAB to fund a leadership workshop lead by comedian Ryan Clauson. Clauson will also be the entertainment before this year’s Nearly Naked Mile. CAB did not meet this week but announced that free movie night is Sunday.

Senate also approved $500 to provide snacks and beverages for this year’s “Meeting of the Minds” student symposium.

Vice President Nate Jones opened discussion regarding Senate scholarships. Many Senate members expressed concerns derived from the student body. The majority of student body members disagreed with funding scholarships through the student activity fee account. Student body members were also critical of Senate giving themselves the scholarship opportunity through a Senate vote. President Jacob Rissler suggested that funding be directed toward leadership trips rather than scholarships. Senator B.E.A.M.S.S. Garrett Lower supported Rissler by saying “Senate is self-rewarding in itself so a scholarship isn’t necessary.” Discussion on the scholarships was tabled indefinitely.

The Furniture Committee created three designs for the Student Center renovation. These designs will be displayed this week and the student body will vote for their favorite.

Jones announced $93,181.78 in unallocated funds.