Photo by Tzav Harrel '24. Several clubs and organizations advertised their upcoming events at the Dec. 6. senate meeting.
By Paige Comeau ’26
Staff Writer
On Dec. 6, the Student Government Association senate began with a recitation of the land acknowledgment and the reading of the agenda. There were no E-Board updates, but several students spoke during open floor.
During the announcements portion of the session, different clubs and organizations publicized upcoming events. Active Minds at MHC handed out de-stress goody bags during dinner at Blanchard Hall on Dec. 7, and will be hosting a Zoom session on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to discuss different stress-related coping mechanisms. The 2024 Class Board asked everyone to keep in mind any ideas they have for spring semester events and announced plans for the Junior Show and a talent show. Kachimushi Naginata Club advertised that they will be selling strings of origami cranes in the Great Room. The Mount Holyoke African and Caribbean Student Association invited students to a mug decorating event on Dec. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Betty Shabazz Cultural Center. This section of the meeting ended with the MacGregor Hall senator asking everyone to take care of themselves and to stay happy and healthy this finals season.
Following announcements, the second half of the open floor commenced by asking for any questions, comments or concerns. One senator voiced their concern for the noise of lawn mowers early in the morning near dorms. With finals coming up, they underscored that the noise may disturb students studying at all hours of the day. Although the E-Board leaders were unsure they could do anything about it directly, they said they could look into moving where they mow early in the morning. Another senator raised a question about events for international students over December and January recess. The senator expressed, with much concern, a desire to have an event or activity to bring the students together during such an isolating time. The E-Board suggested the senator contact an international students organization. They also said that ResLife would be holding an event for the students on campus over break.
The senate meeting ended with the announcement that this would be the last meeting of the semester. The E-Board told everyone to have a great break, take a snack on their way out and noted that they would all see each other again in the spring semester.