Senate cannot be taken seriously

First, the Student Senate cannot be taken seriously because it lacks any real power. No legislation passed by SG actually becomes a “law,” but the administrative officials of the University must approve most of it. Second, by asking the students to vote on measures that are ambiguous implies ambiguity upon themselves. Having one question asking whether the students approve of the fee increase, then having another question asking if any additional funding is needed at all leads to a situation where the senators give themselves the ability to interpret the results how they see fit. These 30 senators who voted against the 61.7 percent of students who said they do not want to institute the proposed fee have taken it upon themselves to illustrate the shortcomings of our entire University. Not only do they make themselves look untrustworthy, they make our school look dysfunctional. It shows the contempt these individuals have for the general University population. If this were a scientific poll for a research journal, these results would not even reach the editors desk because of the biased nature of the questions. The time to take action against these senators is now. Remove these 30 senators from office. If they want to build their resume, let them do it on their own dime.

Matt Bray

senior, biochemistry

Alarming sex articles

I find it very alarming that Technician will publish an article discussing sex without mentioning safe sex and protection. Too many young people contract and die from HIV/AIDS. Instead of interviewing local stores and using graphic language to describe how to pleasure yourself and your partner, Technician should run an article about the dangers of casual sex. Please think before you approve such nonsense!

Natalie Spencer

graduate teaching assistant, education