Despite the recent University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) recognition by the university, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate is operating as usual.

Twenty-two senators were sworn in and appointed to positions during last night's meeting.

Brock Coleman, the new Senate president, had thought about becoming a UPUA representative but said he has decided to continue with USG and expects most of the senators to do the same.

Although incumbent senators acquired most of the leadership positions, about half of the senators are new to the organization.

Previous town Sen. Vicky Cangelosi, as well as others associated with USG, such as president-elect Nick Stathes, addressed the new Senate with words of encouragement. "I have full faith and confidence that you will excel no matter what," Cangelosi said. "The students realize you're their legitimate voice."

Senate wasted little time in its transition. Legislation regarding the recent Cabinet for Student Leaders letter -- which supported UPUA and included USG President Galen Foulke's signature -- passed unanimously.

Senate declared that the USG name should be withdrawn from the document, that Stathes replace Foulke on the Cabinet and that the university refrain from appointing Foulke to any other advocacy or governmental organization.

Town Sen. Angelo Pontillo prompted Senate to support this legislation in respect to its predecessors who were adamantly against UPUA.

The legislation is now under Foulke's discretion and may be the last during his term as USG President.

A majority of the senators ended the meeting in a huddle, yelling "Senate!"

"If we do good for the rest of this semester, we can save USG," Stathes said.