By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief
Officer Reports
The Student Senate President opened the Senate meeting by asking for senators to attend their assigned committees. He stated that last week, no committees made quorum so absolutely nothing got done.
“Please just go to your committees. We are begging. Begging,” he stated, begging.
The Senate Treasurer announced that the Senate is $12,389.24 in debt after the Senate underestimated the cost of the recently installed trampoline park and playground on Stine Lake.
Debate and Vote on Proposed ‘Academic Honesty’ Policy
The meeting shifted to the next agenda item: the debate and vote on an amendment to the honor code that would allow “students to decide for themselves if academic honesty is important to them.”
The amendment would essentially allow students to cheat on their assignments without fear of punishment.
“I want to be academically honest, but I also don’t feel like studying,” said one of the senators in attendance. “By amending the honor code, I can cheat guilt-free!”
Another senator commented, “I just think professors need to trust that students won’t cheat even if they have the option to. I mean, I am for sure going to cheat anyway. I just hope the professors think I won’t.”
“I’ve been cheating since COVID,” commented another student. “It’s 2025, cheating is fine.”
The Senate then took a vote and passed the amendment with 14 votes in favor and four against. Beginning in the fall, students will no longer be able to be punished for cheating on homework assignments, exams and essays.
“ChatGPT, here I come!” said one student in celebration.
