Senate swears in new VP; allocates club funds

Chief Justice Coy Clark swore in Karson Langley as the new Senate Vice President. “I hope Senate treats you better than it treated me,” said former Vice President Taylor strong as Langley took office.

Syerra Wycoff-Bagshaw was also sworn in as a senator-at-large due to her absence at last week’s meeting.

President Katrina Hurley met with Vice President of Administration and Finance Dale Grant and was assured that Senate has more than enough funds to allocate the AFB’s recommended club funds.

The unspecified amount includes the rollover money from this year and the reserve money.

At the beginning of next year, Hurley wants to create a Finance Committee to make decisions on how much money should be put in reserve for rollover each year.

Other stand-in committees suggested for next year are a Campus Beautification Committee, a Dormitory Representative Committee, the AFB Committee, and the AFB Review Committee.

The $154,015 for club allocations was approved.

The Homecoming theme for next year will be “Open Season: Going on a Bear Hunt.” The next item of business is to determine different activities for each day and dress-up days. The formal dance and costume dance need to be scheduled for Thursday evening and the other for Saturday evening depending on which one students would prefer for the coronation.

CAB Chair Andy Martin announced that the movies playing for the Saturday’s movie night will be “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Unfriended,” and “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.”

The Luau themed free bowling night is Saturday. Grass skirts and leis will be handed out to the first 200 students to attend.

Laure Sinn requested $200 for the Platinum Eagle Awards, awarded to the male and female voted with the highest honor of the graduating class. The awards will be present at the Ivy Day ceremony May 8.

Senator Josh Mayer announced that he will be working on getting a language learning program at CSC through Rosetta Stone or another program for students to receive credit.

Stephanie Steele was sworn in as the new CAB chair.

Steele suggested that CAB allocate $500 and then Senate could allocate an additional $3,000 for CAB to purchase an inflatable outdoor screen which comes with its own projector and sound system for all clubs to use for outdoor events. The screen is 18 feet wide and has a Blu-ray player.

Hurley does not want Senate to rush spending large sums from now on so senators can wait one week to deliberate and bring the proposed allocations to their constituents. Hurley also wants Senate to convene during the Week of Welcome and freshman orientation. She also recommends that Senate have a booth at the club fair to get their name out there and get more participants for next year.

Hearts and Minds is holding a drive-in style movie event 7:30 p.m., Friday. Everyone from the community is welcome.

“The Burning Bed” and “Taken” will be playing in the parking lot near the softball field. “Despicable Me” and “Big Hero 6” will be playing in the amphitheater area.   

$100 was allocated for the year-end Senate BBQ 5 p.m., Monday. All senators new and old are welcome as well as a plus-one guest.