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Winona State University Student Senate had their first official meeting last Thursday, Sept. 3.

The RE-Initiative task force presented a proposal for funding requests for homecoming cups. They want to purchase 1600 cups to distribute to popular homecoming places, like Market and Gabby’s Bar & Lounge. The cup will have a slogan that says “See, Think, React” to encourage bystander intervention.

The task force said the goal of cups is to create an inclusive and safe environment that will have a lasting impact and effect on Winona.

Kate Hanson talked about a five-year grant project to do assessments on alcohol use among 18-20 year olds and marijuana use among 18-25 year olds. They have also been doing student assessments on campus asking about alcohol and marijuana related consumption.

Students from the Navajo Oral History Project requested money to help pay for some of the expenses for their trip back to Arizona for the premiere of their work.

There was also a request to pass a cabinet recommendation for funding for the Malaysia Club to go to the Minnesota State Fair. They want to bring all the international students in order to experience the fair by using the money for transportation.

Members of student senate also made nominations for the student senate representative for homecoming court.