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Romen Borsellino '12

Romen Borsellino '12

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Speaking About Senators, While the Senate Speaks About Speakers

I write about what we do in the hopes of getting a conversation going, whether or not you agree with me. And to be honest, I have been thrilled to hear about people finally talking about us. Last week, the AAS was mentioned in four separate opinion columns in The
Romen Borsellino '12 Mar 8, 2011

Senate Fails Student Body by Wasting Time on Redundant Votes

First let me talk about the fact that four senators abstained from voting. As senators, we do not have that many obligations; however, we have a responsibility to vote in ways that we feel represent the voice of the student body. By that right, wouldn’t not voting (abstaining) essentially
Romen Borsellino '12 Mar 1, 2011

Money Makes the Senate Go Round: But Can it Interfere Less?

A big problem with how Senate is run is the allocation of responsibility. One might expect that the President or Vice President has the toughest job, yet, the position of Treasurer is unquestionably the most exhausting and thankless job in the AAS. For proof, look to the fact that our
Romen Borsellino '12 Feb 22, 2011

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