In Other News, Senate Approves Budget, Discusses Freedom of Expression

Senate Policy Committee Chair Pat McKenna and Vice President Aimee Bosman report on election procedures at the Student Senate meeting on February 5, 2018 (Photo Claire Bickers / The Gettysburgian)
By Sarah Hinck, Staff Writer
While Monday evening’s Senate meeting was headlined by a heated discussion of mold and maintenance, there was one budget request from that came from the Gettysburg African Student Association (GASA) for $1452. The amount was approved in full, leaving roughly $29,000 for Senate to allocate during the rest of the semester.
In other news, the final draft of Freedom of Expression Philosophy will come before the Senate next week and will be up for approval. A brief discussion Monday evening exposed no dissent including from Senator Nick Arbaugh, who had previously voiced objections, but, on Monday, said, “It’s OK now.”