IUSA reflects on SRSC event, passes resolution

The IU Student Association had its third congressional general assembly meeting of the semester Tuesday night.

Meeting in a classroom located in the Kelley School of Business building, IU’s student congress gathered to discuss the group’s priority affairs.

Echoes of “here” and “proxy” answering the roll call read by junior and Vice President Stephanie Kohls kicked off the meeting.

If a member is unable to attend the session, he or she can request a proxy vote, allowing another member to take his or her spot for the night. After the roll call, the talk shifted to past accomplishments and future proceedings.

“There was only one resolution tonight, which is rare,” Kolhs said. “We usually have more each week. We have speakers come in, too, sometimes. Tonight was just a quick one, focusing on one thing.”

Kohls works as the liaison between congress members and the executive branch, offering her assistance where she can at meetings.

The last initiative discussed by congress was the Student Recreational Sports Center
sustainability program.

Members debated about three PlugOut “Cyclefit” bikes used for workout practices that circulated electricity for the SRSC’s power grid.

The event was said to represent the goal of lowering energy costs and promoting sustainability on campus. The event took place last Saturday.

The focal point of the meeting was a resolution that supported the extension of the Crossroads Classic. The event focuses on Indiana basketball as well as the support from sports fans throughout the state and will take place in Indianapolis.

The Crossroads Classic brings four Indiana basketball teams, Notre Dame, Indiana, Butler and Purdue, together for a final tournament.

Senior and Speaker of Congress Will Brooks called the vote to pass the resolution.
The bill encourages IU athletics to extend the Classic into later months.

The vote ended in a majority passing the resolution, with only one member not voting in favor.

Congress members said they hope to partner with the Faculty and Staff Student Excellence program, a campus mentoring program, in the future.

Congress is hoping to enhance participation within the group and make it a better-known production.

— Jessica Campbell