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Senate seats: Off to the races

For students looking for a valuable experience, it all begins with a vote.

Candidates must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, although freshmen are exempt. Each petitioner must also get 40 signatures from students in his or her constituency.

Petitions are due to the Student Activities Office by noon Sept. 5.

Students may run for one of three types of senators: at large, off campus or residential life senators.
At large senators represent the general campus population, residential life senators represent their own residence hall, and off campus senators represent their off campus areas.

More information about the number of seats can be found in the accompanying box or on the Student Senate Facebook page.

Voting will be Sunday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. until Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. An email will be sent to all students with a link to vote electronically. Links will also be available on the Student Senate Facebook page and in Hilltop Happenings.

Freshman elementary education major Jenna Dellaria said she intends to run as a Wyckoff Hall senator.
“[Student senators] need to have passion about being here and want to be a part of this school as much as the school wants us to be a part of them,” Dellaria said.

According to Student Body President Jason Blumenthal, these elections are intended to usher in new senators as well as constitutional reform. Blumenthal said Student Senate previously has not followed the technicalities for elections in its constitution, but this year’s Student Senate is going by the books. However, they have run into problems because the constitution contains multiple flaws.

Due to these flaws, Student Senate is preparing a complete overhaul of its constitution and bylaws. Blumenthal also expressed an interest in increased outreach to campus events and small clubs.

“There is no such thing as too small a concern or a suggestion,” Blumenthal said. “It is our job and our responsibility as elected officials to make sure that your experience is the best it can be.”

Elections will conclude and senators will be announced Sept. 10. The first general assembly meeting will be Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. in the Garrett Multicultural Center.

Student Senator Available Seats
Geisert – 4
Wyckoff – 2
Hetiz – 2
Williams – 4
Singles/College Hall – 4
St. James/1400 Fredonia – 2
University Hall – 2
Main Street Commons – 1
Harper – 3
Off-campus – 2
At-large – 5

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