And next year, as the College's Ann Radcliffe Trust begins to fund women's interest groups on campus, a representative from the Seneca will sit alongside an RUS delegate, helping to decide what groups will get funding, even though the Seneca is not an officially recognized student group.
"We offer [a chance to change] all the things women are upset about on campus," Butler says.
During an informal dining hall interview, the team of Bulter and Seru explain the basics of the Seneca--almost as if they have given this speech a dozen times before.
Berry-blue eyed with a pert blond pony tail, Butler discusses the challenge of publicizing a group that is not recognized by the College.
Between bites, she and Seru finish each other's thoughts--the verbal handoff is seamless.
"People don't know who we are," Seru says, choosing her words carefully
The group, after all, requires potential members to write essays as part of an open application process. And once accepted, members pay $250 per semester in dues--though a financial aid program is available.
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