The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska senate was updated on several projects at its meeting Wednesday.
The meeting started with Tom Brockhoft, a sophomore biochemistry major, and Jared Widseth, a junior history major, being approved by the senate and appointed to the ASUN senate seats representing the College of Arts and Sciences.
External vice president Amanda Crook, a senior political science major, updated the senate on the 475-RIDE service.
"We have decided to send out letters to those who overuse the service," she said.
Overuse of 475-RIDE hinders the ability of ASUN to provide services to students at a low cost, Crook said.
"There are too many people overusing it, and it's costing the program a lot of money," she said.
Crook said it's important to change the mindset that it is okay to use the service at night when it is supposed to be a last resort.
To change this, Crook said ASUN has to make sure students are aware of the proper guidelines of the service and follow them.
She said once ASUN has a consistent, concise message, it will be sending out letters and e-mails to students who overuse the service.
Senate speaker Jared Tidemann, a senior political science and international studies major, reminded the senate that the Wellness Committee will be touring the University of Nebraska-Omaha Recreation Center on Monday to get new ideas on what could be improved in the UNL recreation centers.
One of those things is dealing with cardio equipment.
"Our cardio equipment is pretty occupied over here," Tidemann said.
The senate will also be touring the City Health Center as well.
"We're going to have to do it Nov. 11, so mark your calendars," Tidemann said.
ASUN president Megan Collins, a senior business administration major, also announced that three candidates had been chosen for the Peer Financial Group, a new service that began last spring that's currently looking for a coordinator.
She told the senators that any help from them would be appreciated.
She also updated the senators on the status of the ASUN East Campus office and reminded them that office hours on East Campus start next week.
Internal vice president Brian Coburn, a senior biochemistry major, reminded senators about the recycling event after the football game Saturday.
"If you would be willing to help out, since you passed the bill, it would be much appreciated," he said.
He reminded senators that they have to sign up online to participate in the event.
"I hope to see all of you there," he said.
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