Senator for East Quad Albert Feldman '13 has resigned from his position, according to a Feb. 4 press release from the Student Union.According to a Feb. 7 e-mail to the Justice from Student Union Secretary Herbie Rosen '12, Feldman resigned on Jan. 31, but Rosen said that he did not know the reason for Feldman's resignation.

In a Feb. 7 e-mail to the Justice, Executive Senator and Senator for the Class of 2011 Abraham Berin also said that he did not know why Feldman resigned.

"I personally did not speak with him," said Berin. "I was informed that he resigned when Herbie disclosed that they were replacing the East Quad Senator. I just know he hasn't been to any Senate meetings since the beginning of this semester; he had been to all of the Senate meetings last semester."

Feldman declined requests for comment.

The press release did not state why Feldman chose to resign but said that the Student Union looks forward to working with a new Senator for East Quad, "whoever that may be."

The Student Union press release praised Feldman for his contribution as senator: "We commend him for his hard work and dedication to the student body while a member of the Senate."

Feldman was first sworn in to the Student Union as Senator for Village Quad in February 2010 and was sworn in as Senator for East Quad in Oct. 2010.

During his time as senator, Feldman has worked with Berin and Senator for the Class of 2012 Liya Kahan to organize the Thanksgiving Turkey Shuttles.

The shuttles provide transportation for students to South Station and Logan Airport in Boston and Pennsylvania Station in New York before Thanksgiving break. Feldman organized ticket sales and co-drafted a Senate Money Resolution.

Feldman also drafted a Senate Money Resolution for the 'DeisBikes program.

The program offers bike rentals to students on campus, according to a Nov. 16 Justice Senate log.

The SMR allocated $25 for a logo enhancement competition.

Additionally, Feldman organized a pumpkin carving event in East Quad last October.

He proposed an SMR to allocate $250 for pumpkins, which was passed by the Senate.

A special election to replace Feldman will be held tomorrow. (See article Students campaign for open senate seats).

The students running for the position are Travis Rapoza '13, Ravnit Bhatia '13 and Andrew Hayes '13.


-Fiona Lockyer contributed reporting.