Senate censures Secretary
The Senate went into executive session to discuss the possible impeachment or censure of Secretary Michael Goldman '08 for revealing vote tallies to candidates before the conclusion of an election. A resolution was developed, censuring Goldman by removing his access to election software (see article, p. 3).Newly elected quad senators and senators for the Class of 2011, Assistant Treasurer Max Wallach '09 and Senior Representative to the Alumni Association Matt Brown '08 were sworn in.
Union Advocate Brian Paternostro '07 announced his appointment of Laura Cohen '09 as an Office of Judicial and Academic Advocacy counsel member, and Cohen was sworn in.
Assistant treasurers presented their budget to the Senate. After a 20-minute recess, this budget was approved.
The Martin Luther King & Friends club, which hopes to provide further community service opportunities to Brandeis and support MLK Scholars during their time at Brandeis, requested and received recognition.
Sridatta Mukherjee '09 announced that the Village late-night eatery will be managed by Aramark, but will search for student input. Students will be able to pay with WhoCash and points.
A group promoting vegan lifestyle, Compassion to Realize Alternative Living Today: Eat received a charter. Some senators wanted to see the group have more contact with the campus nutritionist and other food-related clubs on campus.
The Brandeis Humanists requested and received recognition.
The Scuba Club and the Brandeis University Students for Sensible Drug Policy requested and received a charter.
Paternostro announced that the Liquid Latex-sponsored "Anything But Clothes" dance is rescheduled for a weekend in the beginning of November, depending on when Triskelion schedules its fall dance.
-Michelle Minkoff
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