Author Archives: Ivar Vong

Con Court OKs Aranda in confusing opinion

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Ivar Vong

It seems the ASUO Constitution Court thinks it’s OK for Xavier Aranda, the National Student Exchange ethnic studies major, to fill Senate Seat 14. “Students with multiple majors are not uncommon. The purpose which animates the division of Academic Senate … Continue reading →

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Way to go, Emma. Even that was boring

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Ivar Vong

There’s only one thing I can really take away from this whole thing with the unanimously approved con court justices and their unanimous dismissal of the grievance against ASUO President Emma Kallaway: Even when scandal seems to envelope her, Kallaway … Continue reading →

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Sen. Weintraub: Con court verdict “fantastic”

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Ivar Vong

ASUO Sen. Sandy Weintraub said Monday night he thought the Constitution Court’s dismissal of a grievance against President Emma Kallaway was “fantastic.” Weintraub said the decision “was extraordinarly appropriate” as a response “to baseless allegations.” “I hope that matter is … Continue reading →

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ASUO VP announces Senate, Con Court picks

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Ivar Vong

ASUO Vice President Getachew Kassa announced one Senate appointment and two Constitution Court appointments Friday night. Former Department FInance Committee Senator Hailey Sheldon was nominated to Senate Seat 8 on the Athletics and Contracts Finance Committee. Third year law student … Continue reading →

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House passes massive student aid bill

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Ivar Vong

SAFRA is a top priority of USSA and USPIRG. The Senate will vote on it later this month. Continue reading →

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University admin to discourage hugs

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Ivar Vong

Sen. Jeremy Blanchard is sad. Continue reading →

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Kallaway: Kassa will oversee Soto replacement

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Ivar Vong

ASUO President Emma Kallaway said Wednesday Vice President Getachew Kassa will oversee any appointments requiring Senate confirmation before the ASUO Constitution Court decides the grievance pending against her, including the seat formerly held by Sen. Lidiana Soto. Soto, who resigned … Continue reading →

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ASUO elections coordinator resigns

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Ivar Vong

ASUO Elections Coordinator Braden Wolf resigned his post Wednesday after accepting a job with the University’s Student Orientation program. Wolf, who ran for the academic Senate seat representing journalism students, was appointed by ASUO President Emma Kallaway after her executive … Continue reading →

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