You can catch Nadra Rahman in the Satow Room on any given Sunday night, observing the tumult and angst that characterize a good CCSC meeting. The Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) had two items on its agenda at its meeting last night: discussing a proposal by black, Latinx, and indigenous constituency groups for reallocating representatives […]

CCSC still found ways to get riled up despite the prospect of a short meeting right before Spring Break. Nadra Rahman reports from the Satow Room, in admiration of their energy. Though last night’s Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) meeting had only one major item—to approve candidates for the Columbia Elections Board (CEB)—it certainly was […]

For once, reporters weren’t the only audience members in the room—join Bwogger Nadra Rahman in the Satow Room, where CCSC got a little heated last night.  Last night’s meeting of the Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) was “the most populated student council meeting” seen by USenator Jay Rappaport in two years—for once, the audience seats were […]

Monday mornings bring CCSC swarming—over issues of transparency, accountability, and passionate quotes. CCSC Bureau Chief Nadra Rahman reports. In last night’s meeting of the Columbia College Student Council (CCSC): deliberations over Joint Council Co-Sponsorships and Grant Opportunities (JCCC) funding, spontaneous and spirited debates over transparency, and the unyielding force of VP Finance Anuj Sharma. To […]

Monday maven Nadra Rahman checked out last night’s CCSC meeting. Here she is, reporting from the Satow Room on food insecurity measures, fresh (Council) meat, and laser tag, despite being removed from the room twice for closed votes. The bulk of Sunday night’s meeting of the Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) focused on selecting new […]

Interested in reporting on what Columbia College Student Council does in their meetings? Want to see if our elected reps actually get anything done (and hold them accountable if they don’t)? Join Bwog and become our new CCSC Bureau Chief! The job entails attending the weekly CCSC meetings on Sunday nights and then writing about […]

Last night, Bwog senior staff writer Ross Chapman sat in on the semester’s second CCSC meeting. The main discussion was one that the student body has been increasingly pushing for: productive ways to increase and sustain mental health on Columbia’s campus. Columbia College Student Council dedicated Sunday’s general body meeting to mental health, and encouraged students to […]

This week’s meeting seemed to be all about money for CCSC. With new co-sponsorships coming in, the debate team asking for travel funding, and the Food Bank extending a partnership invitation, CCSC had some important financial decisions on the table. Michael Haggins, head of the Food Bank, proposed a partnership to the board. He explained […]

As Dean Kromm visited to discuss policy, a hushed CCSC seemed to not be too engaged in discussions of sexual violence awareness workshops or student wellness. See what Bwog learned about SVR workshops and tampon restocking last night.   A rather quiet and un-inquisitive student council met with Dean of Undergraduate Life Cristen Kromm during last night’s […]

CCSC’s meeting makes the most of every minute covering bylaws, more bylaws, and the CASA bill. Abby Porter, VP of Policy, introduced the CASA (Campus Accountability and Safety Act) to the CCSC’s meeting. CASA is a pending bill on the House and Senate introduced in 2015 by Senator Claire McCaskill. The bill aims to reform […]

Fall elections are officially over! Here are the results: CCSC 2020 President & Vice President Siddharth Singh and James Ritchie (Lion heart) CCSC 2020 Representatives Grant Pace (Lion Heart) Danielle Resheff (Lion Heart) Astrid Walker­Stewart (Lion Heart) CCSC 2017 Representative Tracy Ting Cao CCSC Sandwich Ambassador Joseph Villafane ESC 2020 Class President Ria Garg (SEASus Take […]

CCSC got down to business right away in their meeting last night, going over their budget as well as bylaw adjustments. New Bureau Chief Tamara Barriot was on hand to record the quickly-moving discussion. Upon returning from the Student Council and Governing Board Retreat this past weekend, Columbia College Student Council had nothing but business […]

Food insecurity became a big issue on campus back in 2015, but its prominence on the activism scene has since diminished–Senior Staff Writer Ross Chapman checked in on the progress of various student groups that have been working to combat hunger within the student body. 2015 was a year of hope for food insecurity on […]

Interested in the goings-on of student government? Want to see if your elected representatives actually do stuff in their meetings? Join Bwog and become a student council Bureau Chief! The position entails attending the weekly meeting for which you’re responsible and then writing about it for the next day. You may even be asked for your […]

Surprise! This is actually our last senior wisdom (and post) of the semester. Prez Ben is a busy guy, but he eventually found the time to write his senior wisdom (a few weeks after the deadline). Read on for wise words from Ben Makansi. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Benjamin Karim Storch Makansi, CC, Astrophysics, Steelville, Pennsylvania Claim to fame: NSOP […]