The Senate convenes

Photo Tambour Bieker|November 30, 2017

In session: The Washburn Student Government Association Senate conducts their most recent public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 29. The Executive Cabinet, including President Alexis Simmons, sits at the far left end while senators fill the ring of tables around them. The situation involving an alleged “bribe” attempt took place in a similar Senate meeting Nov. 15.

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