CSUN is the only CSU that does not have an electronic wait list for students wishing to add classes, but this will soon change. A.S. passed a resolution drafted by Senator Cinzia Lettieri urging CSUN to implement an electronic wait list on CSUN’s Portal streamlining the process for students looking to add classes, Tuesday. “We are the only cal state to not have an online wait list, it’s kind of embarrassing,” Lettieri said. According to Lettieri, Santa Monica College sends… Read more

A restructuring plan initiated by the Associated Student government for Student Production and Campus Entertainment (S.P.A.C.E.) is stirring controversy amongst the two groups. According to A.S. Vice President Sydni Powell, there are three possible recommendations that the A.S. senate could choose. Two of the three options simply move existing members and rename positions. “It wasn’t us trying to strike down or take away student involvement,” said Powell. “We obviously see there’s a lot of flaws and we’re trying to address… Read more

The state legislature could change Associated Students presidents’ ability to veto policies beginning next fall. “As your A.S. president, I don’t like it,” said CSUN’s student government president, Amanda Flavin, during Tuesday’s senate meeting. According to CSUN’s Internal Affairs senator Nicole Corlett, AB 1233 was passed a couple years ago and is targeted at non-profit organizations and corporations. Since Associated Students is incorporated, its current policies are not meeting state regulations. “Right now, the executive director has a little more… Read more

Associated Students senate members did not come to a complete agreement during their first reading of President Amanda Flavin’s proposed resolution opposing the 15-unit cap on spring registration announced last week. “It’s basically a response to the fact that students are being impacted by lots of different external factors,” Flavin said. “It shouldn’t be students who have to take the hit. Students shouldn’t have to have reduced enrollment in units. The university should find another way to deal with this… Read more

Correction: In both the print and online versions of this story, Mr. Benson’s name was spelled incorrectly on first reference.   A petition to bring back Matador football was rejected by the Associated Students judicial court, which decided to temporarily refuse moving the proposal forward due to financial discrepancies. The initiative, which sought to implement NCAA football, women’s lacrosse crew, field hockey and other scholarships, underwent a long process prior to the court’s decision. The proposal sought to charge students… Read more

A California state organization would like to see state campuses make more technological advances in classrooms to promote learning. Associated Students Vice President Sydni Powell addressed the senate and asked for suggestions Tuesday on how to move CSUN forward technologically, to direct to the California State Student Association (CSSA). “My vision of the ideal classroom is one that actually helps you learn, that embraces every student’s individual learning style,” said Powell, the technology officer appointed by the CSSA board. Powell… Read more