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The feminine voice on campus has been heard, and there are steps in place and a project under works to improve a long overdue need for women on campus – free feminine products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Government Association Senator Juan Vela has taken a multitude of steps and resolutions to better the quality of student life. This new project titled \u201cThe Period Project\u201d is Vela\u2019s next resolution in co-operation with Student Health and Wellness and Dr. Rito Silva, Vice President of Student Affairs and Community Relations. This project plans to put women\u2019s hygiene products in women\u2019s restrooms across campus at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt all started back in April. This student came up to me and she knew I was in SGA, and I could get things done and advocate for the students. She told me she was a transfer student from UTRGV, and at UTRGV they have pads and tampons in the women\u2019s restrooms. She had an\u00a0accident, unfortunately, and did have access to those items. She went to the Javelina Care Closet, and they were out of it as well. So, from there I started this resolution,\u201d Vela said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Period Project\u201d could not be followed through without the help and support from Student Health and Wellness, as they ensure that students get the help, care, support and products that they may need during their time here at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe product is anywhere from $7 up to $15 depending on the product type and how much you buy. So, if you think on a monthly basis, 12 months, I mean they\u2019re spending over $100. What if you didn\u2019t have the means, what if as a college student you find yourself having rent, school supplies, food and so you got all these things that you have to get and then there\u2019s one more,\u201d Assistant Dean of Students Jo Elda Castillo-Alaniz said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initiatives to make life easier for students on campus are constantly put forward. Other universities in the Texas A&M system and throughout Texas already have women\u2019s hygiene products in restrooms, and TAMUK looks to add to the list of universities looking to make student life just a bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m honestly happy because they do need these improvements. I\u2019ve gone to TAMUCC and they had them there so it\u2019s great they\u2019ll have them here, too,\u201d student Amanda Martinez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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