"The shoelaces and bubble gum that have been holding the budget together are coming off fast," Barkley says.
Last year, the council was able to roll-over almost $30,000 from the previous council--over $18,000 in the grants fund alone. This year, only about $11,000 will help jump-start the council.
The council has cut costs where it can, skipping the beloved fried dough during last year's Springfest because council members didn't think it was cost-effective.
This year, the fiscal drought might hit crisis proportions, forcing the council to make tough choices about the groups and activities that it funds.
"We're going to be able to get by. We may just have a less good band at Springfest, and less money to give to student groups," Gusmorino says.
The council will have to take a hard look at the services it provides to student and ensure they're fiscally responsible, Driskell says. This year, Driskell suggests, maybe first-years will be given a rose at their formal instead of the expensive pewter frames given last year.
Driskell says she expects a tough semester due to the budget shortfalls, but pledges to push ahead with her efforts to unify the council.
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