Student Senate looks to fill vacant positions

After many of the senators graduated last semester, Student Senate was down to bare bones as it entered its first meeting of the semester Monday, showing the desperate need for fresh faces and representation.  

There are currently only five senators seated in the Student Senate, and many of them are quickly approaching reelection. Because of the lack of numbers, elections are starting up quickly. Petitions to become a dorm senator are due to Chief Justice Nathan Cronin by 5 p.m., Friday. Elections for school senators will be starting soon after those positions are filled. Any full-time student, including freshman, can petition to become a senator.  

There are 15 open positions in Student Senate.  

“We don’t meet that often, it looks good on a resume, and you’re helping out your school and your community,” Cronin said. “We need to push because five of you isn’t very good representation for an entire school.” 

 Also during the meeting, Secretary and Solicitor General Natalie Boyd stepped down from her position on the executive board, saying that she was too busy.  

“I’m working two jobs and an internship on top of 18 class credits so I’m trying to step down because I don’t feel as though I can give my full and appropriate attention that the position deserves,” Boyd said. “So, I am stepping down and looking to take a less evasive role.” 

Her position was filled by Senator of Edna Hall Laura Clay. The solicitor general position, which went extremely underused during last semester’s election season according to Cronin, was filled by Senator of High Rise Colton Brienza.  

In other news: 

> Senate allocated $2,080 to paying the rental fee for the carnival tent used for move-in events.  

> Senate allocated $1,804 for student organization liability coverage.  

> There is $180,405.98 in unallocated funds.