By Kelsey Gustafson and Nik Nadeau
This year, the St. Ben’s and St. John’s Senates, the official voices of Bennies and Johnnies, have spoken. In doing so, they have given students access to major newspapers, funding for clubs and an outspoken resolution condemning

By Kelsey Gustafson

In October, smokers received a hit when a new law prevented them from smoking in the bars. Eventually, they may be prevented from smoking anywhere on campus as well.

Anna Burgason
First-year, Management and Spanish double-major
Vying for: Under-class Representative
What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.
I hope to give the underclassmen a louder voice. I hope to raise Senate awareness and make it more approachable to the students. I feel as though this year’s Senate-student body communication was lacking.

Rachel Kohout
Junior, Economics major
Vying for: President
What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.
As President, I plan to promote leadership, dedication, passion and determination among my …

By Kelsey Gustafson

Sen. Erin Moore unwittingly started a small controversy when she initiated a student survey at the bus stop asking St. Ben’s students to identify either as a “Blazer” or a “Bennie.” Some students interpreted the survey as an indication of a Senate preference for the term “Blazer.”
In response to the criticism, Moore issued a statement, which included:
“The Bennie Pride Committee would like to clarify that the suveys were meant to gather a general consensus of where the St. Ben’s student body stands in relation to Blazer athletics and …

By Kelsey Gustafson
The St. Ben’s Senate amended its by-laws this week, following a 13-0 vote to extend their terms of office.
Senators previously served until one month before the last day of school but will now serve until the last day, May 7, of this year. This day will serve as the point of transition for new senators to assume their responsibilities. After a reception for the new and old senates at 5 p.m. on May 7, the new Senate will have its first official meeting to vote on budgeting issues …