Residence hall privacy policy may change
Student Senate is considering a policy that could change student privacy rights in KU residence halls. Watch to learn more about the possible changes and implications.
May 01, 2009
Senate campaign full of controversy
This year's campaign for KU Student Senate had many unexpected twists and turns, from canceled debates to one vice-presidential candidate possibly losing her seat. United Students won by a slim margin.
April 17, 2009
United Students wins student senate election
In Thursday night's elections, United Students came away with the president and vice president positions, but Envision won more senate seats. KUJH reporters caught up with coalition representatives afterwards.
April 16, 2009
Envision candidate reacts to election results
KUJH's Wendy McCart interviews former Envision presidential candidate J.J. Siler shortly after the results are announced Thursday evening.
April 16, 2009
United Students' VP candidate left on ballot
In a decision made by Chancellor Robert Hemenway early this morning, vice presidential candidate May Davis was left on the Student Senate election ballot despite being suspended by the election committee board. If Davis wins the seat, she will have to win an appeal of the decision.
April 15, 2009
Student Senate Campaigns Begin Later
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January 26, 2009
Senate OKs Athletics gifts
Student Senate rejected a bill that would have prohibited gifts from groups like KU Athletics to Senate members.
April 17, 2008
Senate has $18 million
Student senators have begun working toward platform issues, such as improving parking safety on campus. The senate has $18 million to use during the next year.
April 11, 2008
Pres. spot goes to United
Find out how ConnectKU, Students of Liberty and United Students fared in the 2008 Student Senate election.
April 10, 2008
Senate elections wrap up
Student Senate coalitions vied for student votes today as the Student Senate election drew to an end.
April 10, 2008
Campaigners annoy voters
As Student Senate coalitions tried to persuade students to vote for them today, many students became annoyed with the candidates.
April 10, 2008
Group touts cutting costs
April 04, 2008
Group seeks parking plan
One Student Senate party has proposed that students should be able to park free at the Kansas Union's parking garage after 5:00 p.m.
March 27, 2008
Potter Lake a big priority
The ConnectKU coalition announced a platform to improve conditions around Potter Lake. A task force was created to gather student input for the lake.
March 26, 2008
Senate supports boathouse
Student Senate passed legislation Wednesday night to fund construction of a new boathouse along the Kansas River.
March 06, 2008
Senate upholds athletics fee
Student Senate voted to support an $80 annual student fee that helps fund women's and non-revenue sports.
February 21, 2008
New bill helps groups list ads
Student senate passed a bill that allows more student groups to advertise events in The University Daily Kansan.
February 14, 2008
Senate backs Oread Inn
Student Senate killed a resolution opposing against the Oread Inn construction plan. Some senators are still opposed to the hotel, saying it wouldn't benefit students in the area.
January 31, 2008
Senate race heats up
It's the last day of voting for the student Senate elections, and tensions are running high.
April 12, 2007
Senate elections Wednesday
Student Senate elections start Wednesday. Candidates and their supporters braved rain and cold today to get their word out and try to convince students to vote for them.
April 10, 2007
Referendums increase fees
Two KU on Wheels referendum will be voted on by students this week and may increase fees this fall. This is the first student senate special election in eight years.
February 12, 2007
Referendums increase student fees
The referendums to fund non-revenue sports and multicultural education passed in this week's election, but the referendum to decrease student fees was defeated.
April 13, 2006
Delta Force and Ignite celebrate victories
Delta Force and Ignite celebrated their respective victories Wednesday night at their victory parties. Ignite won the President and Vice President seats, as well as 35 senate seats. Delta Force won the other 20 seats.
April 13, 2006
Ignite takes victory in student election
KU students have chosen Ignite candidate Jason Boots as student senate president. Majority of senate seats went to Ignite.
April 13, 2006
Poll close, votes are tallied
The polls are closed and votes are being counted. Did students come out to vote, and was online voting a success?
April 12, 2006
Student Senate elections are in full force
It's campaign season for students at KU. Every last vote counts and students are encouraged to get their votes in while they can.
April 11, 2006
KU student senate elections kickoff Tuesday
It's election time once again at KU and student senate members campaigned Monday afternoon. Despite a low voter turnout in recent years, election officials are hopeful that students will get out and vote.
April 10, 2006
Ignite and Delta Force continue their campaigns
Ignite and Delta Force are continuing to campaign for the upcoming election. KUJH-TV takes a look at both coalitions to see how their campaign strategies differ.
April 06, 2006
Students petition for reduced fees
As a result of a petition, students might soon be paying less in campus fees.
March 30, 2006
Student Senate writes bill to protect renters
Student Senate goes after landlords who overcharge their tenants.
February 09, 2006
Plan gives students affordable health care
A new health plan offers students more coverage on prescription drugs.
August 27, 2005
University offers alternative student health plan
New plan offers higher lifetime coverage and payment for services outside the student health center.
August 24, 2005
KU senate encourages online class evaluation
The University of Kansas Student Senate wants more feedback on the online course evaluations.
May 10, 2005
Fliers help candidates
Candidates pass out fliers in an attempt to get last minute votes.
April 14, 2005
KUnited sweeps Student Senate elections
KUnited wins the Student Senate presidency Thursday evening with 55% of the vote.
April 14, 2005
2005 Student Senate elections
View the results of the 2005 Student Senate Election.
April 13, 2005
Student Senate candidates present goals
Presidential candidates from Delta Force, KUnited and Student Voice emphasize their group''s goals in the upcoming election.
April 11, 2005
Wireless turned on in Allen Fieldhouse
After one year of planning, students can finally surf the web while camping in Allen Fieldhouse with the new wireless internet. Find out more about the new network in the story.
February 07, 2005
Student senators campaign for on-campus beer sales
University of Kansas student senators are scheduled to vote Wednesday night on legislation that could allow beer sales in the student union.
February 01, 2005
Student senate working on new bill
KU''s Student Executive Committee Chair, Arthur Jones, is working on a bill that clearly defines exactly what Student Senate can and cannot fund when it comes to religious groups on campus.
January 27, 2005
