Student Senate discusses increasing fees, elections and improvements

Ben Strand/ Winonan

Winona State University’s Student Senate had a nearly four hour meeting last Wednesday to discuss budget proposals, elections and commencement speakers.

After nearly two months of debate, the proposal for a three percent increase to the residence halls’ budget passed. This took up a majority of the discussion Wednesday.

Three candidates for the MSUSA chair, Cara Luebke, Matt Hatle and Kelsey Slattery came in to speak about the elections coming up this weekend.

The Strategic Directions framework will be up to discussion about the documents on April 24 at 2 p.m., which is open for public attendance and participation.

$1,000 was given to Winona State men’s lacrosse team to support the extra costs that come with the team moving up a division.

Commencement speakers Jason Straub and Mary Haupt were also approved at the meeting.

Student Senate announced it is giving away 88 Midwest Music Fest tickets this week, and the winners will be announced on Sunday, April 19.

More information can be found on the Student Senate Facebook page.

A proposal that would give registration priority to student athletes over regular students was tabled until the next meeting.