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…
The University of Rhode Island student senate discussed strengthening unity on the senate board, Disability, Access and Inclusion plans at URI, heard a proposal for a sustainability center and announced a new chair of the Student Organization Committee. External Affairs Committee Chair Kendal McCloskey reminded the senate that it was National Kindness Day during the…
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….
The University of Rhode Island student senate passed a resolution to acknowledge the inappropriate behavior of students in response to 22 students being charged at an off campus party during their general assembly meeting on Oct. 9. Two URI students at the party were arrested for assault of an officer, with trials scheduled for October,…
From Monday until Nov. 8, all University of Rhode Island undergraduate students can vote in the fall student senate elections, which elects candidates for spring 2025. Students running for office must have declared their candidacy by Friday and are allowed to campaign until Sunday. There are 21 open positions up for election, including five first-year…
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…
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…
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…
The University of Rhode Island student senate met Wednesday to discuss changes to dining services on campus and recognize four student organizations. URI Director of Dining Services Pierre St. Germain came to the senate chambers to gather student feedback on the changes made to dining offerings this fall. URI switched from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi,…
The University of Rhode Island student senate dismissed three senators and passed a $350,000 funding bill during their general assembly meeting on Wednesday. Head Jurist Andrew Ebrahimpour came to announce the court had unanimously voted to dismiss Sens. Waseem Bahra, Clarsie Chamberlain and Arianna Pavaresh-Rizi. The dismissed senators exceeded their allowed three absences, Ebrahimpour said….