June Cup Cares program passed

June Cup Cares
Students’ Association voted to support the implementation of June Cup Cares, a program that aims to provide menstrual cups at subsidized prices on college campuses, at Monday night’s meeting.
With the passing of the resolution (Resolution 24-14-R) June Cup Cares will be offered at Jack’s Cupboard for a reduced price.
But one senator raised concerns about a lack of transparency on how the money for the program was spent. Sen. Grace Barnett questioned when the period products were purchased and how much they cost.
“I’m all for this, and I think helping students and putting these things in Jack’s Cupboard is amazing,” Barnett said. “However, I just have some concerns with some of the transparency factors that went into this. I had no idea it was going on.”
Sens. Emma Peterson and Sophie Spier were prime sponsors of the bill. According to Spier, the cups were delivered in early February. Peterson didn’t have an exact number for how much the products cost but estimated SA spent around $480 for 50 cups purchased.
“As we sit as senators, we have a really big obligation to be very transparent, especially with our constituents and General Activity Fee (GAF) and our budget,” Barnett said. “Our bylaws even talk about how the finance chair shall announce in the next corporation’s meeting following any expense from the corporation’s internal budget that exceeds $200. It sounds like this has been going on for a while and I would have appreciated maybe getting the word out or handling this differently.”
Sen. Matthew Schell asked how the money got approved to be spent.
“Is that up to an executive decision,” Schell asked, “or how is that money decided to be spent without first being approved by a finance committee or the senate as a whole?”
Vice president Hayden Bentz explained that some items of the budget are under the president and vice president’s discretion.
The resolution passed 22-1. Barnett was the only vote for no.
Commemorations
SA unanimously passed two commemorations recognizing women’s history month and TRIO.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA) will be hosting a celebration of International Women’s Day on March 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Union 271. All students are invited to the OMAA Lounge to socialize, enjoy coffee, tea and international treats, and connect with others in support of women’s rights and recognition.
“It’s important to recognize [women] not just this month but every day, especially your loved ones,” diversity liaison Oscar Garcia said. “I hope you can all vote in favor of this.”
SDSU recognized TRIO Day on Feb. 28, with Mayor Opeke Niemeyer declaring Feb. 28 as TRIO Day in Brookings.
“Last Friday was very special,” Garcia said. “TRIO is a very special place for me on campus, and I know it is for a lot of other first-gen students like me. . . I was very glad to have our very own Brookings mayor, who was also in TRIO during his time at SDSU come over and officially recognize TRIO at SDSU.”
Constitutions
Three club constitutions were on the slate to be voted on at Monday’s meeting. The Honors-Schultz hall government club constitution was approved unanimously. The two other clubs, the student veterinary emergency and critical care society and rabbits obtaining surgical experience, were not voted on as no one showed up to represent the clubs.
Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) will be holding their annual clothing drive following spring break. There will be donation boxes in residence halls, the Wellness Center and the union. GSA is accepting any clothing including shoes.
University Program Council (UPC) will be hosting a March Madness bracket. Brackets close March 16 and winners will be announced April 9. Scan the QR code on posters around the union to make your own bracket.