Undergraduate Student Government (USG) senators have begun adjusting to their new positions and continue to push forward with new legislation.

Former South Halls Sen. Henry Hund's nomination for USG chief of staff was approved by Senate at last night's meeting. "It has been a tearful departure [from the Senate]," Hund said. "So far, this congress has impressed me to no end."

Hund will now work with the executive branch but said he looks forward to strengthening the communication between the branches of government for the future. "I plan to work one-on-one with the Senate," Hund said.

In addition, the new session of Senate implemented its first project -- the "Stop, Go Campaign."

The ongoing campaign will use mock street signs to target a new issue every month. The campaign is set to begin this month with stop, yield and speed limit signs informing students of violence against women. USG intends to have other campus organizations co-sponsor the campaign monthly.

"We want USG to take stances on issues," Operations Committee Chairwoman Katelyn Holmes said.

Despite the current lack of time and resources, Holmes said this month's theme will be a base for the future of the growing campaign.

"This is a great foundation for an awesome program," she said.

Senate also overrode its last veto by former USG President Galen Foulke.

The legislation, supporting the elimination of the $15 fee students pay for an unreadable Penn State ID+ card, was vetoed by Foulke because of grammatical disputes.

"They were holding the accounts that we already own hostage," Senate President Brock Coleman said. "[It is] a bad business action on part of the university."

Though senators discussed possible reasons behind the expense, the resolution was ultimately passed.

USG Vice President Pat Daley said for his first meeting, he was impressed by the decisions Senate reached. "I am astounded by the legislation passed at tonight's meeting," Daley said. "This is exactly what we need from the student representatives."

USG has opened up the application process for senate staffers, senators and executive cabinet members. Information regarding these positions is available on the newly updated USG Web site, www.clubs.psu.edu/up/usg.

USG President Nick Stathes said applicants interested in being on cabinet need no prior experience with USG to become a cabinet member.

"We are looking for motivated people interested in real leadership experience," Hund said.