Elizabeth Scott

What to expect from your student councils

New to the student government scene? Take a look at what your elected officials have been up to.

By Elizabeth Scott | Aug 30 01:36 am ET

Year in review: Revised meal plans at Columbia, Barnard

When Barnard students return next semester, they will all be on a mandated meal plan, a departure from the current policy, which only requires first-years and residents of certain dorms to buy a meal plan.

By Elizabeth Scott | May 9 12:24 am ET

Year in review: Future unclear for Barnard involvement in sororities

As Barnard involvement in Greek life grows, the pressure is on Student Government Association to decide whether or not to formally recognize sororities.

By Elizabeth Scott | May 9 12:23 am ET

Student Leaders Forum examines 21st-century women’s roles

The Student Leaders Forum is a recent addition to Columbia’s World Leaders Forum tradition, which brings international figures to Morningside for speeches and panels.

By Elizabeth Scott | Apr 28 04:15 am ET

Barnard funding for sororities, but not recognition

Barnard's Student Government Association may not officially recognize Greek organizations at Columbia, but they do provide financial support.

By Elizabeth Scott | Apr 27 03:17 am ET

SGA discusses results of sorority focus groups

Barnard's Student Government Association discussed the results of focus groups that examined students' experience of Greek life.

By Elizabeth Scott and Amanda Evans | Apr 27 02:03 am ET

Greek life considers BC participation cap

Since SGA shut down the latest proposal for recognition, the IGC has begun to explore potential courses of action, including possibly capping Barnard participation in sororities.

By Elizabeth Scott | Apr 26 03:33 am ET

Kim to fill CCSC rep position

Andy Kim will replace Roxanne Unger as 2011 representative, the CCSC decided Sunday night. Kim had campaigned on the After Party ticket, but had not been elected the first time around.

By Elizabeth Scott | Apr 25 06:07 pm ET

Students plan further academic calendar protests

On Wednesday night, the Facebook group Petition to Change Columbia University Winter Break Calendar sent a message to its more than 2,000 members to urge further protests.

By Elizabeth Scott | Apr 23 02:48 am ET

Students protest SIPA speaker choice

Some SIPA students say that the choice of Vikram Pandit, CEO of Citigroup and University trustee, is inappropriate for a school that focuses on public policy.

By Elizabeth Scott | Apr 22 01:43 am ET

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