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After seeing the demand for more student mental health resources and noticing long wait times for Counseling and Psychological Services, some Associated Student Government members set out to reimagine mental health spaces on campus. “A lot of Northwestern students didn’t feel fully supported by CAPS,” said Weinberg freshman Cara Chang. “We started brainstorming potential ways...
Associated Student Government’s new committee addressed goals to improve internal collaboration and communication in its Wednesday session. Leadership swore in chairs for six committees. ASG President Christian Wade and Vice President Adaeze Obgonna were on the board of ASG members who reviewed applications and the Senate voted on each nomination at Wednesday’s meeting. Weinberg junior Campbell Schafer will continue as Academics Chair for the third straight year. Weinberg sophomore Cindy Shou will take over as Analytics Committee chair. McCormick freshman Zai Dawodu will be the new Co...
Associated Student Government senators campaigned for vacancies on the Rules Committee in the organization’s Wednesday session, hoping to use the committee to make student government more equitable. The Rules Committee works as the judicial branch of ASG, ensuring legislation aligns with ASG code and reviewing and updating the code if necessary. While these changes are usually small, the committee has the power to do more, Elizabeth Sperti, Weinberg junior and chief of staff, said. “The rules committee can be a really great place to (make significant changes to ASG),” she said. ASG el...
Associated Student Government elected Weinberg freshman Dylan Jost and Medill sophomore Julia Karten for the Rules Committee at its Wednesday Senate meeting. According to Speaker of the Senate Zack Lori, the Rules Committee is the appellate court for the Election Commission in cases of election rule violations. Members on the Rules Committee also ensure Senate...