Student Senate is in session

For the first time this semester, the Union College Student Senate convened. 

What is the Student Senate? What do they do? Who is my representative? 

These are all fair questions to ask about those working for you. The Student Senate is a body of the Student Government. Students represented are separated by the district they live in. Student Senators are able to take bills on issues that you face during your daily life at Union and to introduce ideas that you have to make Union a better place. 

This year, there are six female representatives and six male representatives. Representing the women are Alexis Castro for Rees 1st Floor, Salissa Tonkin for Rees 2nd floor, Aubrey Benton for Rees 3rd floor, Megan Johnson for Rees 4th floor, Tyler Okemwa for Off-Campus Housing and Mayah Evans as the Student Diversity Representative. Representing the men are Andrew Helmer for Prescott 2nd and 3rd Floors, Jadon Gibson for Prescott 4th and 5th floors, Danset Okemwa for Prescott 6th and 7th floor, along with Jehiel Exil for Campus Housing and Maurie Andino representing Cooper Place Apartments. 

If you have any questions about campus or any issues that you would like to see resolved, please reach out to your senator. Your senator can do a lot for you, and they will be staying in communication with everyone in their respective districts. A common question is, “What are the types of bills that have been passed recently?” Bills come in all shapes and sizes. They can cover anything ranging from adding a water fountain to the Thunderdome to allowing skateboard use on campus. 

If you have any questions about the Student Senate, you can reach out to your district representative, who would be happy to assist you, or the Executive Vice President Andrew Schwartz.

By: Andrew Schwartz