PSSS Elects Student Body, Class of 2027 VPs

Kay Bailey

She/Her

Editor-in-Chief

3/30/25

Two new members joined the Student Senate in a special election Monday night, filling positions that have sat empty for the better part of this academic year. Participation in PSU’s Student Senate has been relatively low this year. Earlier in the year, the general board passed Resolutiojn R.AY2425.2 in an attempt to remove some potential eligibility requirements that might bar or deter new members from joining.

Max Shanteler, a sophomore Theater major, filled the position of Student Body Vice President. Shanteler, who was recommended to the position by current Student Body President Liam Leavitt, said he was interested in the position in order to “make PSU the best college it can be.” Shanteler described himself as trustworthy, a good listener, and a “good shoulder” to lean on.

USSB Trustee Ethan Dupuis asked Shanteler about his position surrounding the humanities on campus, specifically the potential program curtailment and restructuring of disciplines into an integrated liberal arts model.

“I think there is a lot more nuance to it than people think,” Shanteler said. “I’m in the humanities myself, it’s very important to me that the humanities are always represented and treated fairly. But I understand that we are working within a finite budget system and restructuring is a natural part of the process.”

Shanteler was elected to the position uncontested, with 12 votes in favor and Leavitt abstaining.

Paige Andrews, a sophomore Criminal Justice major, was elected 2027 Vice President. Though Andrews has no prior student government experience, she said she had been wanting to join the organization for a while now, inspired by “all the good work I’ve seen [PSSS] working on.” Andrews plans to attend law school after graduation, and hopes that this position will give her experience and leadership skills in preparation. Andrews was elected unanimously.

The Fall 2025 nominations for PSSS E-Board and general board opened this Wednesday, with the nomination, campaigning, and voting periods to follow over the course of three weeks. Leavitt assured PSSS that while last year’s elections were cut short due to “E-Board issues,” the process will be conducted in-full this time around.