Senator for East Quad Andrew Hayes '13, Senator for Village Quad Nathan Israel '14 and Senator for the Class of 2012 Sara Wiesenfeld were sworn in by Executive Senator Abraham Berin '11. The senators were elected in a special election last week. The Senate unanimously recognized the Brandeis National Committee Student Ambassadors.

The Senate chartered the Brandeis International Journal by a vote of 12 in favor, two opposed and seven abstentions. The International Journal plans to release a magazine each semester containing articles and editorials that would be dedicated to international politics and global affairs.

The Senate also chartered the Brandeis Magicians Circle by a vote of 20 in favor and one abstention. The Magicians Circle's purpose is to "educate the Brandeis community regarding the history and performance of the art of magic."

The Senate unanimously passed Senate Money Resolution S11-01 which allows the Student Union to donate $100 to the Relay for Life charity event.

The Senate also unanimously approved SMR S11-02, which allocates $300 to publicize the new global positioning satellite systems that will be on the Crystal shuttles. The GPS system would allow students to check the location of shuttles via a website or by sending a text message to a specific number, said Berin.

The Senate additionally approved SMR S11-03 by a vote of 20 in favor and one abstention. The SMR provides $500 for a WBRS rave that would take place this semester. The rave will be co-sponsored by the Student Union because, according to Article 9 Section 9 of the Brandeis Student Union bylaws, "all Senate Money Resolutions must be used for Student Union Government projects and/or operations."

The Senate also confirmed new chairs for Senate committees.


-Andrew Wingens