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Students elect eight new members to Student Senate

Maria Baldelli, a Clarion University senior, casts her ballot for eight Student Senate seats last week in Gemmell Student Complex, where more than 350 other students voted. Rachel Farkas / The Clarion Call

Clarion, Pa. – Student Senate welcomed eight new senators to its board at Monday night’s meeting.

The new senators include Kathryn Chambers, Josh Domitrovich, Gerald Hudson, Kayla Lavery, Alexander McConnell, Madeline Robinson, Sean Uber and Moyo Wills.

Clarion University students voted Sept. 13-15 in the Gemmell Student Complex. More than 350 students voted in the election, President Joanna Catalano said.
“That’s better than what we’ve done in the past.”

The traditional way of voting may change in the future, moving to online voting, Catalano said. “I hope this will be the last voting like this.”

Students who wished to apply for a position on Student Senate needed to fill out an application including their basic information, 75 signatures from the
student body, a picture and a copy of their platform.

The two seats saved for freshmen applicants were taken by Madeline Robinson and Kathryn Chambers. Student Senate is a new experience for the both of them.

“I like it a lot; it’s a little intimidating because I don’t know the rules yet,” Madeline Robinson said, “Once I attend more meetings I’ll get the hang of it.”

Student Senate is made up of 22 students representing all class standings. The members of Student Senate allocate the student activity fees to Recognized
Student Organizations with the approval of University President Karen Whitney.

“I’m excited to get the ball rolling for this semester. They all seem passionate about their position,” Catalano said.

Anyone interested in Student Senate can stop by the office in 268 Gemmell, or attend their meetings held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in 246 Gemmell.