Articles by Kate Iida
Black, Latinx, and Native American student groups seek increased ABC representation
Black, Latinx, and Native American student groups are asking the Activities Board at Columbia to restructure its system of representatives and provide each of the three demographics with its own representative. This is not the first time ABC—which is tasked with annually allocating student life fee money to over 100 student groups—has been challenged on its lack of representation for racially diverse student groups.
Political groups debate limits to free speech at CPU panel
Students discussed the disciplinary action faced by Columbia’s wrestling team, the University’s expansion into Manhattanville, and how to limit and regulate online speech at a panel discussion Monday night. The discussion came less than two days after ex-pharmaceutical executive and provocateur Martin Shkreli joined columbia buy sell memes, a student-run Facebook page. Several members called for his removal before he left the group Monday afternoon, seemingly of his own accord.
Candidates discuss mental health, support for marginalized groups at CCSC debate
Mental health, support for marginalized students, and campus-wide “fun” programming took center stage at the Columbia College Student Council election debates on Saturday. This has been a tumultuous year for CCSC elections, which were pushed back by two weeks from their original date following an advertising misstep by the council.
Council-backed program will aim to pair upperclassmen with faculty advisers
Following calls for more meaningful connections with faculty, a new pilot program that launched Tuesday will pair up to 144 juniors and seniors with 24 faculty mentors of their choice this semester. Columbia College Student Council and General Studies Student Council partnered with Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences David Madigan to create the program, which connects faculty mentors across disciplines with students who apply to work with them.
GSSC appoints representatives for students with disabilities, working students, joint programs
The General Studies Student Council has appointed 15 new council members for this semester, including representatives for working students with families, students with disabilities, and students in dual B.A. and joint programs. Unlike the other three undergraduate student councils, GSSC does not hold open council elections in the fall. Instead, students interested in holding a position must apply to become appointed.
ESC vice president of finance resigns amid calls for impeachment
Engineering Student Council Vice President of Finance Austen Paris, SEAS ’19, resigned during a general body meeting after other council members initiated impeachment proceedings Monday night. The interim role will be filled by Ria Garg, SEAS ’20, who will also continue to serve as the Class of 2020 President. This will make Garg the fourth vice president of finance this semester in a rapid series of successions that has made it difficult for the council to address financial issues.
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