Academic Affairs Chair Richard Martin announced that guest speakers Bruce Shuitt and Ray Tripp will attend a future SGA meeting. Richard announced a brief meeting of the Academic Affairs meeting after tonight's Senate meeting.
 Internal Affairs Chair Ashley Disque asked that all future absences that need to be excused (or unexcused) be sent to the Executive Staff. She also announced that freshman senator applications are available and due by Oct. 13. The freshman elections will be held Oct. 20. Senator DeMetz inquired about office hours and suggested that during that time, senators could register voters instead.
 Student Life Chair Jay Gemes explained that a lighting survey of the campus will be taken on Oct. 5, by the Campus Police Department. He invited all interested senators to attend. A meeting of the Student Life Committee will be held after the Senate meeting.
Senator William Perry, reminded everyone that the Voter Registration Drive will be held Sept. 28-Oct. 5, and announced that a meeting of all participants with the drive will be held Thursday at 4:00 in room 137 of the Tate Center. He also announced that guests such as Secretary of State Max Cleland will be speaking at 2:30 Sept. 29 during the registration drive. Other guests include: Gwen O'Looney, Athens-Clarke County CEO, Dr. Eastberry from the Department of University Relations, and Republican Senate candidate Ralph Hudgens. William asked for volunteers to arrange for refreshments, balloons, and banners.
 Senator Perry also announces that a Presidential Straw Poll will be conducted on Oct. 6 in conjunction with the University of South Carolina.
Senator/ Secretary Vanlandingham announces a ruling made by the SEC concerning student seating during football games.
 Senator Perry reads his bill to require that the President of SGA be an member of the University Council. He also presents a Voter Registration Packet that will be sent to colleges and universities within the state.
Senator White announces that a General Committee Member meeting will be held Wednesday 30 at 3:00.
 Senator Trantharn suggested that a poll be taken to gage student opinion concerning the proposal to switch from quarter to semester system.