New representatives welcomed to MSA as old say good-bye

By Jane Krull

Daily Staff Reporter

Emotions ran high last night at the weekly meeting of the Michigan Student Assembly as old members said good-bye and newly elected members excitedly accepted their new positions.

Former LSA Rep. Sarah Pray said MSA had a great effect on her college career.

"I am really going to be bummed next Tuesday night when I don't have anything to do," said Pray, a senior. "This is probably one of the best things that I've done in college."

On his way out of MSA chambers, former LSA Rep. Ross Kirschner said he wishes the new representatives the best of luck.

"I hope they realize the privilege that they have been given by the student body and use that as motivation to work for the betterment of the student community," Kirschner said.

"My one-and-a-half years here at MSA have been an amazing learning experience," former SNRE Rep. Mona Gupta said.

After the new members started their term, MSA Vice President Jim Secreto said he was pleased to be working with the new representatives.

"They are a group of well-rounded and diverse individuals that are willing and ready to work on behalf of the student body," Secreto said.

New Rackham Rep. Craig Sutton said he is anxious to start working on the assembly.

"I can't wait to work on some real business - next meeting we can actually get something done," Sutton said.

Brianne Haven started her term as an appointed SNRE representative last night to take over the spot of Gupta, who is graduating early.

"I am excited to be actually sitting at the table," Haven said.

A few representatives who were appointed earlier this year were retained in this fall's election.

"I am excited to still be on the assembly because I can continue to work on improving our campus bus system," Engineering Rep. Susan Martin said.

Some assembly members ended their term as a voting representative last night but will continue to sit on the assembly in an appointed position.

MSA Treasurer Siafa Hage, an LSA sophomore, said his work on the assembly will not be hindered now that his term as an LSA representative has ended.

"It would be better if I could vote, but I am still in a capable position to serve students," Hage said.

Also at last night's meeting, Hage announced that $150,000 in student fees was deposited into MSA's account.

"By next week all the committees and commissions should have their money in their accounts," Hage said.