ASUNM officially announced they don’t mind the protesters.
The Senate passed a resolution acknowledging the movement as a “comprehensive example of the potential for experiential education surrounding lawful, peaceful and effective practice of grass-roots expression.”
The resolution, drafted by Senators Caroline Muraida and Brandon Myers, encourages continuing dialogue between protesters and University administration including ASUNM and GPSA. Muraida said ASUNM had an obligation to address the (un)Occupy movement.
“Both academically, it’s crawled into our curriculum, teachers are talking about it in classes, and physically, you walk by it it’s there,” she said. “You can’t ignore it. I’m sure there have been other ways people have been affected on a personal level, but it was part of our life for a moment there, and it still is today.”
Senator Alberto Jacome opposed the resolution saying it was too vague.
“We all acknowledge that they’re there, but if you’re going to write up such a big issue, you should at least take a stance on it,” he said. “That’s my personal belief.”
Jacome said he respects the protesters’ to assemble and voice their concerns as long as things remain peaceful.
“I do believe that protesting is great, especially peaceful protests, but I don’t like when they’re occupying a space and affecting other students,” he said.
Other Asunm Resolutions
A resolution calling for a report on the feasibility of a new student health and wellness center. The report would educate students on the geographical and financial impact building a new health center could have on the University.
A resolution requesting that a member of the New Mexico Legislature complete a study on possible eligibility requirements that would maximize student enrollment and retention at UNM as well the effects those requirements could have on the New Mexico Lottery for Success Scholarship.
A resolution congratulating UNM’s Men’s Soccer team on its No. 1 national ranking, and the Men’s Cross Country team for being Mountain West Conference Champions as well as Ross Millington and Ruth Senior, seniors on the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams respectively, for winning the Mountain West Conference’s individual conference champions.
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