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Pros And Cons Of Being A Senator

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Being a Senator for my class means representing and bringing to the table an attitude conductive to making a positive change. I would love to be involved in the decision-making process that impacts all aspects of being a Knox student. Throughout the years, I have continuously added more responsibilities on my plate; becoming Senator will allow me to truly take a step into a position that will help everyone. My ideas for student senate range from taking a good look into the housing conditions of Seymour Hall and other buildings, better peer mediation, and more. I will be looking forward to working with all of you reading this now if I get elected as Senator for the Class of 2019. Otherwise, thank you for your

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