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Senate passes resolution in support of U/FUSED
Student Union Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution in support of founding United for Undergraduate Socio-Economic Diversity (U/FUSED), a group that would aim to increase socioeconomic diversity on a national level at undergraduate schools. U/FUSED will be a coalition that has organizations at different undergraduate schools.
Council’s ruling sparks an outcry over transparency
Student Union elections will take place this week, and on the ballot will be proposed constitutional changes written by Trevor Mattea. The decision for his amendments to remain on the ballot was one that confused many and caused an outcry for transparency and clarification on the part of the SU Constitutional Council and Election Commission. A grievance was filed on Feb.
Investment chief responds to concerns, but SU senators remain unconvinced
Kimberly Walker, Washington University’s chief investment officer, sought on Wednesday night to allay students’ concerns over how the school invests the endowment, but Student Union senators left the meeting with much of the same skepticism.
Coming to a wall near you: Fellow students’ artwork
The Residential Area Real Art Committee is on a mission to add to campus flair. It aims to bring students’ artwork to the Danforth University Center and other areas on campus that are traversed by students not in the art school. Prompted by a noticeable absence of art on main campus, Kelsey Brod and Kelsey Eng, two freshman art school senators, decided to try to change that.
Yozamp wins ‘Jeopardy!’ title
Washington University students and faculty alike have been captivated by Wash. U. student Nick Yozamp’s appearances on the popular televised game show “Jeopardy!” So when the final game was shown in the DUC Commons, everyone held their breath, rooting for the Wash. U.’s knight in school-spirited sweatshirt armor. Yozamp pulled through, winning the $100,000 grand prize and some positive attention for the University.
Former SU exec proposes constitutional changes
Sometimes, business as usual just isn’t good enough. That’s why former Student Union Vice President of Administration Trevor Mattea is proposing constitutional amendments to the SU constitution to eradicate the problems he perceives within SU. Mattea, a junior, served in SU as a senator for a year and a half and an executive for six months.
Religion may be holy in the dating arena
It might matter to our parents, but does it matter to us? For students dating at Wash. U., whether religion becomes an issue in the matters of love (or at least being in a relationship) is something that varies on a personal basis. For most students, the most important thing is communication and connection.
Eat a late-night snack, and then enter a raffle
With the Village now open later hours and offering the most popular foods more often, students can satisfy their late-night snack cravings. The change, which was initiated with the beginning of the semester, initially started off slowly.
First slate announces candidacy for 2010-11 SU exec.
Student Union Vice President of Administration Nate Ferguson announced on Tuesday that he will be running for SU president as the head of the Bold Slate, which is the first slate to announce its candidacy for SU executive positions.
ResLife expands gender-neutral housing program
Washington University’s Office of Residential Life has decided to expand gender-neutral housing to the entire North Side, including the Village, Millbrook, Village East and the off-campus apartments, following a series of deliberations. The housing will be available in the fall and can be applied for in the current round of the housing process.
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