During the first ASUO Senate meeting of the term, Sen. Nick Hughes addressed issues within the senate body. Hughes mentioned mutual back-scratching between senators and a general lack of compromise within the body.

“I’m really just here to beg you guys to take a step back and rest your pride. A compromise is not a loss,” Hughes said

The ASUO Women’s Center presented two special requests — both were approved. The senate gave the Women’s Center $3,092 for the Take Back the Night event. The funding was originally coming from SASS, Sexual Assault Support Services, but the SASS budget is currently unsigned and therefore cannot access the funds promised to Take Back the Night.

The Student Legal Advocates for Tribal Sovereignty and the Industrial Designers Society of America both received funds to attend their respective conferences.

The Chinese Philanthropic Leadership Association received $2,000 to go toward the “Hall of Fame: The Voice of U of O” event. The event will be an American Idol type singing competition. Tickets for the final showcase will be $5 for students.

The ASUO office has moved to Mac Court, otherwise known as EMU South and senators will be holding office hours there spring term.