Student Senate 12/4

The University of Rhode Island student senate swore in ten newly-elected senators and approved four bills officially recognizing three new clubs and one organization on Wednesday. President Argha Goswami began the swearing-in ceremony by having all ten elected senators stand and repeat the student senate swearing-in oath. Goswami congratulated senators and welcomed them to the…

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Student Senate 10/30

The University of Rhode Island student senate discussed the removal of its director of communication, among other issues regarding senate communication and internal accusations of discrimination during its Wednesday meeting.  President Argha Goswami explained the process behind the removal of former DOC Madison Kolterjahn, citing the failure to meet goals set by the executive committee….

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Student Senate 10/16

The University of Rhode Island student senate convened Wednesday to discuss parking, position changes and the investigation of complaints. Head Jurist Andrew Ebrahimpour attended the meeting to make senators aware of the confidential complaints. Senators will be interviewed one by one in the following weeks as the investigation continues. Ebrahimpour discouraged senators from speaking with…

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Student Senate 10/9

The University of Rhode Island student senate addressed high rates of senator absences in the legislative body during their meeting on Wednesday. 17 senators attended Wednesday’s meeting, leaving 28 empty seats. The absences led to a discussion about potential new bylaws regarding senators’ potential for re-election. Senators exceeding five unexcused absences are liable to have…

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Student senate to emphasize accountability amidst jury absentees

This year’s student senate court at the University of Rhode Island promised to bring a focus on senator accountability following an absent jury last academic year, according to Head Jurist Andrew Ebrahimpour. The student senate court functions as the third branch of the student government, paired with the legislative body of senators and the executive…

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