The student government met Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Arcola-Tuscola Room in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.

While no new business was on the agenda, Student Body President Michelle Murphy entered resolution 10-11-01 to use excess funds from Pantherpalooza and First Night to hire a graphic designer and a webmaster.

The student government members voted unanimously in favor of the resolution.

“I think it’s a fantastic idea, I’m behind Madame President 100 percent,” Speaker of the Senate Jason Sandidge said.

Murphy outlined details of the resolution.

The webmaster would upgrade and update the current out of date student government website. The webmaster would be paid $300 a semester and will be required to work at least two office hours a week.

“We have the money, we might as well put it to some use,” a student senate member Holly Henry said.

The graphic designer will oversee most of the publicity including: forms for general recruitment, student government brochures, event flyers, invitations and banners.

“It’s good business, we are hiring someone who knows what they are doing,” a student senate member Tommy Nierman said.

The graphic designer would also be paid $300 a semester and be required to work at least two office hours a week.

“Our media is horrible, so this is a no brainer,” a student senate member Jarrod Scherle said.

Student government currently has 11 open seats and 20 candidates interviewing for seats. Sandidge said these are the most appointments received within the last two years.

There was also talk about the student government Facebook page.

Alex Boyd, a student senate member, mentioned coordinating with the “Billy Panther” Facebook page among other groups.

The page is updated by Ryan Gilmore, the marketing and promotions director for the athletic department.

“If we can get most of the major groups (on campus) it will be the fastest way to get information out,” Boyd said.

Student government also made the following approvals: Mary Lane, Internal Affairs Chair; Matt Boyd, University Development and Recycling Chair; Zach Caskey, Panther Express Chair; Ben Mapes, Business Affairs Chair; Tommy Nierman, external relations chair; Michelle Murphy, Secondary Student Representative for City Council; Eric Calvert, Student Dean for the College of Sciences Advisory Board; and John Poshepny, University of Planning and Budget Chair.

Rachel Rodgers can be reached at 581-7942 or [email protected].