Keeping track of new shuttle technology
Northwestern’s shuttles are now equipped with tracking systems that allow students to follow a shuttle’s route online and get the most up-to-date departure time for its stops.
The new GPS system, launched at the beginning of the quarter, was installed because Northwestern’s contracts with its shuttle provider, Coach USA, stipulated that the shuttles were accountable [...]
ASG paints the Rock: Oct. 7
The Associated Student Government exec board painted the Rock Tuesday night to welcome Morton O. Schapiro to the office of president of the university. “We painted it as part of his inauguration gift being given to him on behalf of the student body,” ASG Director of Publications Claire Lew said in an e-mail.
Schapiro will [...]
Big Bite Nite gives extra helpings to NU students
Sunday afternoon, thirty-nine Evanston eateries offered free samples in an annual attempt to connect Northwestern students with local businesses.
A progress report on McGee and Smithburg’s first quarter
How have McGee and Smithburg followed through on their ASG campaign promises?
Why there’s no reason for a four-week freshman freeze
We’re told that college is supposed to be a time of adulthood and deciding things on your own. Why bar us from entering frat houses?
Safdari’s action “not an impeachable offense,” says ASG statement
The ASG Rules Committee issued an official opinion Wednesday stating that the articles of impeachment for Academic Director Muhammad Safdari were rejected because he is “still fully capable of performing his duties.” The ASG Rules Committe had unanimously decided Tuesday that Safdari would not face an impeachment trial.
Though the board deplored his actions, [...]
ASG presidential rap-off
Clarification appended
One round of ASG voting just wasn’t enough, apparently. Bill Pulte and Mike McGee ran closely enough to force a run-off vote, scheduled for this Friday. If you were one of the record 4,455 voters who cast a ballot, I’m sure you already have your mind made up (except for the Luke [...]
Fuad for Thought: Campus campaigns are more impressive than they seem
Though campus elections lack the attention that national ones get, they do impact your life.
ASG candidate guide 2009
A multimedia primer to this year’s ASG candidates and their platforms.
ASG Senate begins executive board elections
The beginning of the transition between Associate Student Government administrations began Wednesday night, as the ASG Senate elected a new speaker, parliamentarian, clerk and treasurer.
Samir Pendse, Grace Adamson, Miranda Gonzalez and Brooke Stanislawski won executive board positions in the incoming administration.
The rest of the executive board elections take place on April 15.
Weinberg junior Samir [...]
ASG parliamentarian resigns after internal tensions surface
Weinberg senior Will Upton, who had admitted to writing the blog ImpeachASG, said his step down was a symbolic gesture of his dissatisfaction with ASG’s executive board.
Alcohol Safety Task Force hopes to change the way students drink
When SESP junior Neha Sobti attended a oNe Northwestern event earlier this quarter, her suggestions for improvements of the university’s alcohol safety policies caught ASG Operations Director Tommy Smithburg’s attention.
Weeks later, the student government has organized an ad-hoc Alcohol Safety Task Force, which they hope can make a difference in the way students choose [...]
Organizational issues, time constraints held back students planning mid-winter event
One year ago this month, a group of students submitted a proposal for a mid-winter event meant to rival Dillo Day in size and ability to unify the Northwestern community. The administration had agreed to contribute $100,000 for this event, but in January, the administration pulled that funding, citing financial reasons and the students’ failure [...]
