Clinching his victory with a medley featuring Justin Bieber’s “Baby,” Senior Nate Ferguson beat out 14 other contestants and was named Mr. Wash.U. 2011 on Thursday night. In addition to his crown, Ferguson was honored for raising more money than any Mr. Wash. U. participant in the history of the event—over $3,000. The event in whole raised $35,188.

Seven new senators were sworn into Student Union Senate last week. With eight resignations last term, current SU members are working to make sure both old and new senators stay with the body through the entire term. To ensure fewer resignations, Senate revitalized its recruitment and retention committee, which had fallen out of practice over the past year.