The Undergraduate Student Government passed resolution 143.10 to acknowledge the tragedy that Moroccan and Libyan students faced in the wake of natural disasters at its weekly meeting Tuesday.

Senators heard from Yasmeen ElFarra, Middle Eastern North African Student Assembly’s advocacy liaison, who spoke about the devastation of the Moroccan earthquake and Libyan flood and its impact on the MENASA community at USC.

“I urge our senators to pass this resolution in hopes that the university will feel called to stand in solidarity with Moroccan, Libyan and MENA students affected by these tragedies,” ElFarra said.

Although the earthquake and flood occurred over a week ago, ElFarra said, the pain remains.

“What exacerbates this pain is patiently waiting for your university to take notice of the tragedies,” ElFarra said.

The resolution passed unanimously. It is unclear what actions, if any, will follow this resolution.

Senators heard a presentation from senate speaker Emilia Bletsas, who shared her goals and objectives, including increasing senate visibility through a senate Instagram account and establishing external office hours available to all students.

Bletsas also said she hopes to increase inter-departmental collaboration within USG and create strong bonds with senators.

USG also heard a presentation from Lydia Costantian, the Chair of Affordability and Basic Needs Committee, who outlined plans for a laundry stipend and a work-study alternative for undocumented students who are ineligible for work-study funds.

Funds for the laundry stipend, at an undecided amount, would be reallocated from printing funds, Constantian said.

Other initiatives included extending the laptop loan duration, which is currently limited to eight hours, and increasing transparency around financial aid office call times, which can be up to 90 minutes.

The Affordability and Basic Needs Committee is also launching the extra food project, which aims to reuse extra food to combat food insecurity in a sustainable way.

USG also voted to appoint L.J. Witt as associate director of media following a nomination from Chief Communications Officer Mustafa Ali Khan.

“Someone with L.J.’s wit, talent, could do a lot,” Khan said.

Senators also voted to approve Aidan Bloomstine as Trojan Pride’s newest assistant director.

Brandon Tavakoli, a senator, endorsed Bloomstine’s nomination.

“[Bloomstine] is for sure the most qualified candidate for this position, serving the committee for the last two years,” Tavakoli said.