The ASUI Senate officially swore in its newest six senators during their meeting last Wednesday.
Pro-Tempore Jordan Kizer and Sen. Zachary Spence encouraged new senators to not be afraid to voice their opinions, and that the senate is a place for learning.
“Speak up, and have your voice heard,” Kizer said. “You can’t make yourself look stupid — that’s why you are in the position that you are.”
Sean O’Neal, director of student involvement, took to the podium during the open forum at the beginning of their meeting to address the senate about the new furnishing ordered for the ASUI student lounge. The exact opening date for this new lounge is not set, but it is expected to open sometime near the middle of October.
“The entire intent of (the lounge) are for student uses,” O’Neal said. “ASUI isn’t just the fifteen people in this room, it’s all the students at the University of Idaho. We didn’t expect the furniture to arrive as quickly as it is expected to, but we are kicking it into high gear to complete (the lounge).”