Each Spring, students run for next year’s leadership positions in EWU’s student government, the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU). Elected students will work with EWU staff and other students to represent and give a voice to EWU’s students. 

The results of this year’s election were announced on April 24. Haley Lore, the current Finance Vice President, was the only ASEWU member to reprise her role for next year. The other positions were filled by other ASEWU members running for higher positions, or students being elected into ASEWU for the first time.

The newly elected ASEWU members stressed their desire to give a voice to EWU students.

“Serving as the ASEWU Senate Chair for Campus Life means being a strong, approachable advocate for the student body,” said Melany Ruiz Bonilla. “It’s about creating a bridge between students and leadership to ensure their voices are not only heard but actively reflected in decisions that shape campus life.”

Stella Volpone, who was elected to be next year’s ASEWU Senator for the College of Health Science and Public Health, similarly said, “I will make sure that I hear from student voices under CHSPH about issues, wants, needs, and goals to help CHSPH to be accommodating for all.”

Ruiz Bonilla said that direct communication with students will be crucial to her role as ASEWU Senate Chair for Campus Life.

“I intend to engage directly with students through forums, events, and informal conversations to better understand their needs and concerns. Building these relationships will allow me to advocate effectively and implement initiatives that truly enhance campus life.”

Other new ASEWU members expressed their excitement to have won the votes of their fellow students.

“It means a lot to be able to move up in ASEWU from my previous position and continue to make even more of an impact this upcoming year,” said Alesia Levchenko. She won the vote for Senate Chair for Academic Affairs after serving this year as Senator for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. 

Josie Erjvaec, the incoming Senator for the College of Professional Programs, is also eager to help her fellow students.

“I am very excited to be able to continue building relationships with my fellow students in the College of Professional Programs,” she said. “I look forward to taking on the additional responsibility of helping others in my program.