Today, CCSC and ESC* announced in a College-wide email that the councils will be voting at their weekly meetings on whether to propose a $4.50 increase in the semesterly student activities fee. Thus, the semester rate would hike up to $112.50 from $108 and would go towards “funding for student groups and student activities—it is equal […]

Thinking about studying abroad? Last night’s CCSC meeting brought up some troubles the Office of Global Programs might be facing, which brought Rhodes Scholarships and the Spectator together in close conversational proximity for probably the only time ever. Charismatic CCSC correspondent Joe Milholland outlines here for you what went down with CCSC and the OGP […]

Though you might be just breathing again post-major midterm season, CCSC’s already got plans to ease next semester’s academic anxieties. As on top of everything as CCSC is (and if not more), Joe Milholland brings you next semester’s carnival-centered events agenda.  One hour after Deantini had publicly announced the changes to Columbia College’s financial aid, the Columbia […]

Things might have gotten a little heated at last night’s CCSC meeting, and the devout Sunday night spectator Joe Milholland is here as always to keep you in the loop.  In 1999, when VP of Campus Services Scott Wright was touring Columbia, as he looked at Lerner, the new student center, he commented to his […]

Even as midterms loom, CCSC champ Joe Milholland dutifully reports on last night’s CCSC meeting. “I know I’ve got work, but College Days is happening; I can’t miss it,” said CCSC VP of Campus Life Andrew Ren of how he hoped students would react to events at College Days, which he gave a presentation about […]

Joe Milholland back on a Monday morning to tell you the always juicy details of a Sunday night spent at a CCSC meeting.  Rules of Conduct Committee and Town Hall: On Sunday night’s Columbia College Student Council general body meeting, several of the council members emphasized the significance of the changes to the University Rules […]

Key notes from keynote visitor to the CCSC  meeting last night and other miscellaneous points summed up for you by veteran CCSC correspondent, Joe Milholland.  At Sunday night’s Columbia College Student Council meeting, Dean of Advising Monique Rinere from CSA came to talk to the council about changes to the leave of absence policy and […]

In light of our dripping enthusiasm about student government, Bwog sat down with recently-elected CCSC 2018 President Ezra Gontownik to talk shop. Bwog: So, tell me a little about yourself, or, in other words, let’s reduce your life to a catchy little sound bite? EG: Catchy little sound bite? I’m the youngest of six boys; […]

CCSC met for the first time in full last night and the wrap-up is brought to you by our cardinal CCSC correspondent, Joe Milholland.  Sunday night’s Columbia College Student Council meeting was the first with the Class of 2018 and the Sandwich Ambassador, so President Peter Bailinson asked all members to introduce themselves and say […]

The lowdown of last night’s CCSC meeting brought to you by Bwog’s student-government-savvy Joe Milholland.  At Sunday night’s Columbia College Student Council meeting, VP of Policy Sejal Singh and VP of Communications Abby Porter gave updates on the sexual assault policy. They went over what has happened so far – the change in the policy […]

The most important position on CCSC has graciously extended its deadline to submit an interest form from yesterday to tonight at midnight for all those who have yet to hop on to the CCSC Sandwich Ambassador bandwagon. Interested candidates should heavily contemplate topics for their two State of the Sandwich speeches on the sundial (your love of the sandwich/free food/feeding […]

Passionate Pressman Joe Millholland covered last nights CCSC town hall meeting, which was a little low in terms of turnout.  There was still some discussion though, and you can read the coverage below. Thirty minutes into the scheduled 90 minutes for CCSC’s Executive Board town hall session, President Peter Bailinson called it quits. Only 12 […]

CCSC held its first meeting last night, and our valiant correspondent Joe Milholland was there to take notes. The first CCSC meeting of the 2014-15 school year began with President Peter Bailinson quickly listing some of the major things he wanted to get done this year – College Days, mental health, and financial aid – […]

We’re back at school, and CCSC’s back at business. Our Satow Room Bureau Chief Joseph Milholland took notes. The first Columbia College Student Council meeting of the Spring 2014 semester took place under the influence of two articles from student publications: the request from the Editorial Board of the Columbia Daily Spectator that the CCSC’s […]

Vote or die, according to the Columbia Elections Board. They are hosting a candidate mixer with free pizza this Thursday for students interested in running for CCSC and ESC in the spring. Maybe this year won’t be quite as uncontested as the last, though we’re not especially hopeful. According to their Facebook event: Spring elections aren’t until late March, but we encourage […]