After spending 85 percent of its staff wages budget by halfway through the semester, the Associated Students of Pomona College recently made changes to its Senate staff structure: the majority of Senate staff will no longer be paid for meeting hours, and overtime hours will not be compensated, according to an email sent
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ASPC and SAS Announce Election Results for 2017-18 School Year
The Associated Students of Pomona College and Scripps Associated Students announced the election of new executive board members this past week. Maria Vides PO ’18 became president in her first position on ASPC. At Scripps, Kelly Peng SC '18 won the Scripps student presidency in a record-turnout election. In an interview
ASPC Fills New Disability and Mental Health Advocacy Position
Last week, the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) created a new position for the 2016-2017 school year: Director of Disability and Mental Health Advocacy. Samantha Borje PO ’19, who previously published an op-ed in TSL about her experience with mental health at Pomona, has been selected for the position and will
ASPC Denies Funding to Mudd Goes Madd, Prompts Backlash from Students
In a quick succession of events, Mudd Goes Madd, a Sept. 26 party hosted by North Dorm at Harvey Mudd College, went through a series of changes that nearly led to it changing from a 5C to a 4C event. After the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) budget committee decided
ASPC Senate Overturns Ban on Parties in Elections
After a group of students calling themselves Slate won a majority in the Associated Students of Pomona College elections last April, claiming a progressive platform, many students wondered what role political parties or associations serve in campus government and what contributions Slate has to offer. Last year’s ASPC Senate passed
ASPC Creates Sexual Assault Task Force
In an effort to address sexual violence at Pomona College, the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) Senate voted and approved the creation of a Sexual Violence Task Force on April 14. South Campus Representative Nico Kass PO ’16 presented the resolution, which stated that the task force is designed
ASPC Elections Focus on Inclusivity Across Campus
Pomona College students voted in the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) election April 7-8, electing Rachel Jackson PO ’15 ASPC president. The election saw the highest turnout in a decade, drawing votes from more than 65 percent of the student body. A total of 1,041 students voted in the
ASPC and SAS Work to Increase Transparency for Students
Over the last few months, both the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) and the Scripps Associated Students (SAS) have been considering strategies to make their activities more transparent. However, members of both student governments report a general lack of interest from their constituents. According to SAS President Marta Bean
ASPC Expands Number of Parking Spaces by Opening Spots in ITS Lot
When Pomona College Junior Class President Don Swan PO ’15 found himself swamped at the beginning of the academic year with emails complaining about North Campus parking availability, he decided to take action. After months of researching and organizing with the administration, Swan, along with Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC)
Pomona Students to Vote on New ASPC Senate Positions
In an effort to better represent the student body, the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) Senate voted Nov. 5 to pass a constitutional amendment that, if approved by the student body in ASPC elections this coming spring, will add two voting senators to the ASPC Senate for the following