If money can't buy love, can it buy a seat in government? Though many University students probably associate the combination of money and politics with Washington, D.C.
In its first meeting of 2008, Student Council ushered in the New Year by introducing a new take on its constitution and bylaws, responding to institutional problems that have plagued Council for almost a year.
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Earlier this week, University officials released a report proposing new academic directions for the University.
In the words of Student Council President Lauren Tilton, Council has had its fair share of both triumphs and "tribulations" this past semester.
Student Council rejected a contracted independent organization application last night for an organization called the Honor Commission aimed at discussing the meaning of honor at the University.
Student Council approved a resolution last night that aims to hold contracted independent organizations accountable for the money they spend. The resolution expresses support for the creation of an asset management system that will enable Council's Board of Audit and Management to classify and assess assets that CIOs accumulate through the use of Student Council-allocated Student Activities Fee.
The University prides itself on encouraging students to expand their intellectual horizons in Mr. Jefferson's Academical Village.
Student Council approved a Rules and Ethics Board last night, a week later then originally scheduled after members raised questions about selection of board members. The bill to approve the board's formation as well its members was set to be approved last week until representatives from the Law School questioned the wisdom of forming the board without a Law representative.
A place of reflection, a place to remember those in the University community who have passed away -- this is what Student Council members hope the new student memorial now standing in the Clemons garden will provide for University students. The recently-opened memorial is meant to honor students who have passed away during their time at the University and to provide a quiet place of contemplation for students to reflect and remember their peers. "Before the memorial was built, if a student passed away there wasn't a place that symbolized a student's life here and in the community they were part of," Student Council President Lauren Tilton said.
