The first Student Association meeting since the election of Ghufran Salih and Kyle Rosenblum was held Monday night, marking a new beginning for leadership of Syracuse University’s undergraduate student governing body.

The Daily Orange Editorial Board congratulates Salih and Rosenblum for their election as president and vice president, respectively, of SA’s 62nd legislative session. As outlined in the editorial board’s endorsement of Salih and Rosenblum, the team’s commitment to diverse undergraduate perspectives will be essential as initiatives like Invest Syracuse — which will fundamentally redefine the SU student experience — move forward.

Ahead of election night, Salih and Rosenblum’s campaign promoted initiatives to improve on-campus mental health services and sexual assault reporting resources. The pair emphasized the importance of listening, and their willingness to let students advocate on behalf of themselves — as opposed to speaking for student communities — has the potential to facilitate greater discourse and, ultimately, action.

As the spring semester winds down, the editorial board looks forward to following Salih’s and Rosenblum’s tenure at a critical time for undergraduate representation in university-wide decisions.

The Daily Orange Editorial Board serves as the voice of the organization and aims to contribute the perspectives of students to discussions that concern Syracuse University and the greater Syracuse community. The editorial board’s stances are determined by a majority of its members. You can read more about the editorial board here. Are you interested in pitching a topic for the editorial board to discuss? Email opinion@dailyorange.com.