Student Senate Recap: Events Gear Up

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Copy & Opinion Editor

The Student Senate meeting on Wednesday, January 17 began with President Teagan Roeder ’18 proposing to have an Advisory meeting concerning the revision of the Constitution.

Eric Thomas ’18 reported on the status of the Open Mic Night. Posters will be put up to advertise the event, the tentative date of which is February 16. Vice President Patrick McMillan ’18 put forth an idea for a dodgeball tournament as a fundraiser. McMillan planned to form a committee for the event.

The Senate initiated discussions on prom themes. Several themes were proposed and the Senate discoursed on voting methods, as well as on the afterprom. Maya Durham ’19 proposed forming a committee to reinstate the Food Pantry and find alternate locations.

Chip Hardesty soliloquized on the Senior Picnic, pointing out the high costs of such an event and questioning the significance of it to seniors.

The Senate meets every Wednesday morning in room 3311 at 8:15 am. To learn more, contact Mr. Tygrett, the primary faculty advisor, or attend meetings, which are open to all students.