Political activity bill passed

The agenda of the Associated Student Government agenda changed slightly.  ASG Clerk James D'Angelo presented his bill on political activity instead of the originally-scheduled non-discrimination bill based on gender identity by Patrick Dawson.

Communication junior D'Angelo is working to change the university's official policy on political activity based on its tax-exempt status, which currently does not allow students or student groups to use university resources to support political candidates.

"The general counsel policy on political activity is essentially there isn't any allowed," he said.  "Students should have the right to be politically active on campus.  Students want this right."

D'Angelo said he has been speaking with the General Counsel about everyday.  He also found that about seven or eight universities allow the political activity he wishes to see allowed on campus even with the same tax-exempt status.

With the exception of a couple amendments to change the wording or grammar of the political activity bill, S.R. 0708-03, the bill is passed with unanimous consent.

—ALICE TRUONG