Edward B. Smith III '97, who co-sponsored the resolution, said the phone bank will allow student to make their voices heard on the issue of federal aid cuts.

"At the end of the week, they sort of tally the votes on issues, and it helps to influence Representatives' votes later on," he said.

The council allocated $51.63 to buy extension cords and other supplies for the phone bank as well as for publicity purposes.

The council also unanimously approved a resolution to sponsor Sega Hockey Tournament this winter.

The tournament, which will involve several stages of competition, will culminate in a final round to be held at the Fleet Center in Boston prior to the National Hockey League's All-Star game in January.

SEGA, which is sponsoring similar tournaments at Boston University, Boston College and Northeastern University, proposes to bring NHL Hockey Players to the campuses to promote the event.

The council also voted to offer free shuttle service to Logan airport this Thanksgiving. The service, passed 61-3, will be offered for the third year in a row.

An amendment to charge students $2 for the shuttle was defeated.

A resolution calling for University divestment from Nigeria in protest of last week's executions of political activists was tabled.