This evening between the hours of 5:30 pm to 8:53 pm, the senate convened. The meeting began with the senators discussing their one month progress, the shape of senate, and the strengths and weaknesses of senate. The senators were intent on becoming a more efficient, responsive and proactive governing body. (If you have any feedback on as to how the senate can further improve, please share your insights below). 

The next issue of the day was smoking. It was refreshing to see the senators excited to share the opinions gleaned from the general student about the Smoking Policy. They were excited to continue this topic into the next week. The senate also prepared to host their first guest of the year, Dr. Moreira (Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, here at UMBC). The most exciting news of the meeting was: the senate decided to create a 24/7 study area for our use in the library!   Today's meeting consisted of several humorous moments, and not to mention the CAKE! Happy belated birthday Senator Damani Lewis! Overall, senate had a fantastic and productive meeting this evening. I look forward towards covering this fine assembly for the duration of the semester. Stay tuned for updates regarding future senate meetings!

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I am a sucker for great picnic salads.  Pasta, potato, tomato caprese, and fruit: it seems as though the possibilities for these salads just keep growing!  Now to me, a lot of these store bought or restaurant made potato salads tastes the same!  Potatoes, eggs, and mayo: classics in the potato salad.  Don’t worry, I kept those staples in this one too!  No offense to your grandma or anything, but have you just gotten bored with her potato salad?  No big flavor, just creamy, starchy “stuff”?  Here’s a way to add a kick to this picnic staple, and have the taste of summer all year long.

This recipe feeds a family crowd and lasts a whole week for a single person.  It gets better and better as it sits in the fridge and absorbs all that delicious dressing!

Ingredients:

-5-6 red bliss potatoes, chopped into rough, rustic bite size pieces

-2 heaping tablespoons of Dijon mustard

-2 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise

-3 hard boiled eggs, diced

-Handful of fresh dill, chopped or minced

-1.5 tablespoon of fresh chives, chopped

-Splash of apple cider vinegar

-2 heaping tablespoons of honey (or simple syrup, see directions below)

-1/2 teaspoon of paprika

-Salt and pepper to taste

This recipe feeds approximately 6 people.

Simple syrup:

1.     Over a stove top (on low heat) or with a microwave, melt equal parts of water and sugar.

2.     Wait to cool and use to sweeten drinks, dessert sauces, jams, or even potato salad!

Potato salad:

1.     Boil the potatoes until fork tender.

2.     Mix mustard, mayonnaise, dill, chives, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and paprika together at the bottom of the bowl.

3.     Add the potatoes and eggs when they are still warm (the dressing gets absorbed quicker!)

Serve warm or cold with your favorite burgers, steaks, or “summer-year-round” dishes!