Opening her phone outside of Claremont McKenna College’s Parents Field, Skye Georgiadis SC ’29 was shocked to see her name, bolded in the Scripps Associated Students (SAS) election email. Georgiadis, a first-generation, biracial student from a predominantly white area in upstate New York, said her upbringing pushed her to seek out spaces where she could encounter diversity and opportunities for growth.
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OPINION: Your vote for ASPC president didn’t matter. Here’s why
When Luke Brown PO ’26 tried to run for the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) election as a write-in candidate for president, they got the go-ahead. But less than two hours after this confirmation, they were disqualified.
Meet your 2023-2024 student body presidents; safety, care and community are top priorities
With fall semester in full swing, this year’s student body presidents are committed to building inclusive, safe communities on campus where students can thrive both academically and socially. Zane Yamamoto CM ’24 For ASCMC President Zane Yamamoto CM ’24, serving in student government is not a new endeavor. He has
OPINION: CMC students can change party culture
The social culture at CMC is a product of student actions. CMC student body president Josh Nagra CM ‘23 addresses his peers on the need to respect the college’s operations in order to maintain a positive cultural landscape.
A tale of two parties: Tensions rise between 5C event organizers following recent party shutdowns
5C student governments have implemented new safety policies in response to safety concerns at upcoming 5C parties.
OPINION: Pomona’s expectations for first-year presidents are way too high
Pomona first-years voted in their first ASPC election before having survived even their first month of college. As a result, candidates were making false promises and unknowingly spreading misinformation about student government, argues Paul Yan ‘26.
Meet your 2022-2023 student body presidents: Interconnectivity, wellness and joy on this year’s agenda
As COVID-19 policies relax across the 5Cs, this year’s student body presidents are more focused than ever on creating community and fostering wellness. While each president has specific plans and goals for their respective school, one ambitious, common theme echoes throughout all their platforms: rebuilding connections and support systems at
With travel policies changing, 5C clubs grapple with funding allocations
After months of COVID-related restrictions on funding, 5C clubs are now able to request approval and funding for overnight trips, conferences and competitions from student governments.
Who runs the campus? This year, it’s all women
For the first time in recent memory, all 5C student governments will be led by women. Check out what’s at the forefront of their agendas.
‘Am I doing enough?’: 5C first-year class presidents reflect on a virtual year
The 5C first-year class presidents reflect on the rewards and challenges of working during a virtual year. Read more here.