Two seniors expressed concerns about the excess funds that were allocated at last week’s Senate meeting and three groups request Senate representation.

Chris Rutan said he did not feel College Republicans should have received $500 for their dinner because non-Republican students would not feel comfortable attending.

He also said Fellowship of Catholic University Students should not have received $900. He said the spring break project did not help the whole school body.

Rutan said, “This is going to set a new precedent…I’m very distraught about what is going on.”

Anderson Spensley was also concerned about the funds granted to FOCUS. He said many students on campus are not Catholic.

Senator Brian Bau said, “We’re not necessarily funding the group, we’re funding the group to do a specific thing…this specific FOCUS event will be open.”

Senate allocated excess funds to FOCUS for a project that takes students to a Navajo reservation to feed homeless people and build houses for people living below the poverty line. The trip is open to all DU students regardless of their religious affiliation.

Senator Tyler DeWeese, the representative for FOCUS in the excess funds allocation process, said, “I will be making sure they are using the money right.”

Spensley was also concerned about the allocation process itself. He said students bypass other funding options because excess funding is “like a loophole.”

Spensley would like to see a system of more checks and balances by next year.

Senator Christopher Gomez said, “I think it’s great that we have students coming for concerns, it’s great that they’re holding us accountable.”

The Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils would like Senate representation. They want a representative from each council to attend Senate meetings and possibly report on Greek life.

President Stacy Porto said that international students and students of the Lamont School of Music also approached Senate about representation.

Senator Chelsea Smith said Senate used to have an official representative for the Lamont School of Music. The school is now represented by AHUM/SOCS Senators.

Senate also discussed the concert that followed the hockey game against Colorado College. AUSA Senate was recognized as a sponsor for the event, but there was never a resolution to show official support.

Senators Kate Bleakly and Diane Covington were the only Senators who attended the event. Senator Covington said, “it was very discouraging to see Senators that were at the game, and having spirit at the game, and not going to the concert after.”

Senator Bleakly said, “I was embarrassed . . . it really hurts our credibility.”