When Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Mark Haas and Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Denise Maybank threatened to permanently revoke ASMSU’s student tax if its funding wasn’t moved by July 1, ASMSU gave in, promising to pick up the pieces later.

ASMSU’s Vice President for Student Funding Mike Mozina said the student group has managed to aid the material weaknesses pointed out in the audits and is on track to becoming a stronger entity.

“Those issues referenced have been taken care of, and we’ve been moving in the right direction as far as financial controls are concerned,” Mozina said.

The organization has made some changes around campus as well, such as installing a charging station for students to charge their cell phones while studying.

“Something like that seems so small, but it’s something every student deals with and that can make their lives a little bit easier,” Mozina said.

In addition, Abbie Newton, ASMSU vice president for special projects, is working to form a special board for MSU researchers to present their work.

Newton’s new position also might include collaborations with MSU’s athletics department, as well.

“We’re looking for different ways we can make a difference without taking away from the excitement of athletic events,” Newton said.

Despite the fear of lost autonomy looming, ASMSU is moving forward.

“While this is far from a perfect situation, we will be able to pick up the pieces and become the truly autonomous student government it once was,” ASMSU General Assembly representative James Conwell said in a previous interview.