Fix it with Five results, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell resolution, and more
After a moving presentation by senior Lucia Suarez, the senate passed a resolution stating the the Saint Michael’s College student body supports the Obama Administration’s repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell:
We the Student Association support the Obama Administration’s repeal of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, as it is not in accordance with the beliefs of individual freedoms and the pursuit of happiness.
Fix it with Five reported back with the results of the vote. About 10% of the student body voted, and the winning non-profit was Spectrum Youth and Family Services. The senate approved the vote, and the roughly $10,000 grant will be awarded to Spectrum.
The Senate also approved a $400 request by the Student Labor Action Movement club to fund a panel of SMC alums with careers in social justice. The alumni will come to speak about continuing work in the social justice field after graduation.
The Constitutional Advisory Committee updated the senate on their work. Watch your email for the revised draft and email the SA with suggestions and comments. A schoolwide vote is planned for an open meeting on March 9th–more info to come soon.
Enjoy the snow and have a great time if you catch the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday!
