Q&A with the First-Year Senators
Claire Sunday
Josephine Middleton
Aaron Asiedu-Wiafe
Diya Patel
BY JOSEPH BARRY
The Aquinas speaks to First-Year Senators Claire Sunday, Josephine Middleton, Diya Patel and Aaron Asiedu-Wiafe on their experience in student government during their first semester at The University of Scranton. What inspired you to run for a first-year senator seat? J: We had student government elections in high school (which I did not win) but, I was really interested in joining here, because I wanted an opportunity to help other students. D: I have always been interested in government; I’ve served on my state student council board and worked for local political leaders. I wanted to use my background to advocate for students who could not advocate for themselves, especially with the pressures of college. C: My sister graduated from the University of Scranton last year, and she was a part of student government. I remember her always discussing what was going on and always being excited about it. Hearing how beneficial student government was at connecting her to campus drew me in. Like Diya, I’m interested in government and want to use that passion to help others. A: I did student government in high school it was nice to find something familiar to try. I enjoy serving and being a voice for others. Did you have any expectations of what student government would be like here? Has anything changed since? D: I didn’t expect it to be as involved as it was regarding different aspects of campus life. We now have a much wider responsibility not only to the first-year class but the entire student body for their well being. J: Me too. In high school we expected student government to be able to do different things but wouldn’t be able to, but now we have a say on behalf of the students and their needs. C: Agreed. A: At Orientation I was wondering if student government existed and if it did, how much of an impact it had. Thankfully, we make a big difference here.
