Every spring, student groups have the opportunity to appeal for block funding from Student Union. These requests appear on the ballot and must receive a two-thirds majority to be approved. Block funding appeals guarantee the funded amount for two years, but if a group is approved for block funding, it cannot appeal for any additional SU funding.

The Athletic Complex may feel some financial hardships in the coming year. According to Student Body President Jeff Nelson, supporters of block funding for the Athletic Complex (AC) did not gather the 900 required signatures to get the initiative on the ballot. Two years ago, the AC received block funding for two years at $60,000 per year.

The Student Life Editorial Board interviewed each of the ten candidates running for a Student Union 2010-2011 executive position. It is exciting to see both the Bold and [open] slates running for office this year—two experienced slates with innovative ideas.