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The senate also conducted internal elections for the speaker of the senate and Appointments Board chair.  Sen. Christine Trinh won a narrow election and will serve as the speaker of the senate for the 2021-22 administration. Trinh said in a nomination speech that she will work with senators on legislation and help them amplify their voices.  “As speaker, I would make it my mission not only to work with senators on legislation but to amplify their voice and ensure their presence and t...

The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska 2021-22 senate will meet for its first full meeting Wednesday in what will also be the final meeting of the 2020-21 academic year.  President Batool Ibrahim, internal Vice President Taylor Jarvis and external Vice President Patrick Baker will all give their first executive reports.  Government Bill 1 will be presented. If this bill passes, ASUN will allocate up to $4250 from the Green Fund budget to the Student Organic Farm. Additi...

Today A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 58F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph.. Tonight Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 41F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: April 22, 2021 @ 4:10 am

Joined together near the Broyhill Fountain, students urged University of Nebraska administrators to commit to full divestment. Aila Ganic and Madison Whitney, Sustain UNL’s president and vice president, respectively, and Divest NU organizers, presented three demands to the university. These include a call on the NU Board of Regents to commit to full divestment of its controlled funds by its August meeting, pass a resolution calling on the NU Foundation to fully divest by the end of the yea...

Today Sunshine and clouds mixed. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High around 50F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Widespread frost likely. Low 28F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: April 21, 2021 @ 4:18 am

The 2020-21 Association of Students of the University of Nebraska administration will be voting on the final bills of its term at the weekly meeting Wednesday night before the transition to the 2021-22 administration.  If Government Bill 41 passes, ASUN will allocate up to $4,250 to the Student Organic Farm from the 2020-21 ASUN Green Fund budget. Additionally, the bill calls on the leaders of the farm to give a report to ASUN following the completion of the project.  The Student Organic ...

In whatever space Taylor Jarvis enters, she tries to advocate for those around her and make the University of Nebraska-Lincoln a better place for all. A self-proclaimed intensely Type A, ready-to-rock person who does not sit for very long, Jarvis said she is looking forward to being the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska’s internal vice president and to serve alongside President-elect Batool Ibrahim and external Vice President-elect Patrick Baker.  “Knowing th...

In whatever space Taylor Jarvis enters, she tries to advocate for those around her and make the University of Nebraska-Lincoln a better place for all. A self-proclaimed intensely Type A, ready-to-rock person who does not sit for very long, Jarvis said she is looking forward to being the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska’s internal vice president and to serve alongside President-elect Batool Ibrahim and external Vice President-elect Patrick Baker.  “Knowing th...

As President-elect Batool Ibrahim gets ready to take on her role of leading the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, she said she is looking forward to serving the students who elected her.  After an uncontested election in which each Revitalize campaign candidate won their seat, Ibrahim said they will put students needs first.  This was a historical election as Ibrahim, a junior global studies and political science double major, will be the first Black ASUN president in...

Today Light rain early. Partial clearing overnight. Low 39F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Light rain early. Partial clearing overnight. Low 39F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Updated: April 8, 2021 @ 5:21 pm