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“We have come so far”: Inside Ella Scott’s term as Speaker of SU Senate

For her entire life Ella Scott has been obsessed with pink.
Growing up it was just a favorite color, but after she watched “Legally Blonde” in high school for the first time, the hue “revolutionized” her life. A couple years later she walked across the stage at high school graduation with Elle Woods’ iconic line, “What? Like it’s hard?” on her cap. 

| Editor-in-Chief

All You Care To Eat Pilot Program extended until the end of the academic year; SU senators call for decreased prices and more to-go options

After piloting the All You Care To Eat (AYCTE) program for three weeks at the Bear’s Den (BD) dining hall, Washington University Dining Services decided to extend the initiative through the end of the academic year.

| News Editor

Student Union releases dining survey report; administrators share potential changes to food options

The dining report highlights key issues with campus dining, including its financial strain on students, widespread dissatisfaction with food options and quality, and its broader effects on student well-being.

| News Editor

Slates will further divide Student Union

Clearly, SU is far from united. Unfortunately, the 13-person slate is likely to exacerbate this division.

| Managing Forum Editor

SU Senate votes for resolution calling for University to divest from Boeing

In a meeting attended by nearly 200 total students, Student Union (SU) Senate passed a resolution 15 to 5 with one abstention, via an unprecedented anonymous vote, calling on Washington University to divest from and cut professional ties with Boeing, March 19. 

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SU Senate discusses how to handle Dybvig and Boeing

The Student Union Senate discussed the possibility of continued protests in regard to Professor Phil Dybvig’s continued employment and made preliminary preparations for the upcoming Boeing resolution vote in its meeting this Tuesday, March 5.

| Staff Writer

SU senate passes resolution calling for investigation and potential firing of Prof. Dybvig

SU Senate discussed and voted for a resolution calling for Professor Phillip Dybvig to be investigated, placed on immediate leave, and fired if allegations of misconduct against him are true, in addition to providing further resources for non-native English speakers in the Title IX process,  Feb 6. 

| Contributing Writer

Student Union holds first joint session, approves election commission members

In the first joint session of the semester on Sept. 19, Student Union (SU) Treasury and Senate approved three new members to the Election Commission. The same night, Treasury representatives allocated $26,479.96 in funding to seven student groups.  

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SU Senate holds Town Hall during College Republicans Event

Student Union (SU) Senate leadership held a Town Hall to discuss their delay in releasing a statement about Amala Ekpunobi, a conservative speaker that the SU Treasury approved for over $11,000 to speak on campus.    The Town Hall was attended by 11 students who, when initially asked if they had any questions, were silent […]

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SU passes general budget of $3.9 million

The largest section in the budget was $1.9 million dedicated to funding student group reserves, an increase from $1.6 million last year.

| Senior News Editor

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