Senate adopts resolution to support armed forces

by Mike Jones
Staff Writer

The Ohio University Student Senate adopted their eleventh resolution of the quarter last night, urging the student body to support fellow students and alumni who are members in the armed forces.

“This resolution will show gratitude for those who have left their school and jobs to give time to their country,” Senator-at-large Jared Leibold said.

Cara Lewis, a representative with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, presented information to senators about applying for scholarships and gave out brochures to supplement her presentation.

“This program allows students to develop their goals and future plans by applying for prestigious scholarships,” Lewis said.

Greek Life Senator Adam Bodenmiller introduced the Student Senate and The Center for Student Advocacy Rights and Safety Awareness Card, which includes tips for students who are stopped by police as well as important phone numbers students can use if they are arrested. Bodenmiller said the cards will be distributed to students next week.

“The card will be very useful during Halloween weekend, and students will be aware of what to do in case they are stopped for questioning,” Bodenmiller said. A resolution will be announced next week on the “Know your rights” cards.

University Life Commissioner Dustin Wood brought senators up to speed on the new campus wide online book exchange Web site. Wood provided brief information about it. The domain name for the Web site has not yet been released.

“The Web site will allow students to sell books, buy books and save money on used textbooks,” Wood said.

In other senate news, the Women’s Affairs Commission still is trying to increase the lighting on campus and improve campus escort, said Anna Jagelewski, women’s affairs commissioner.