The California sun is not the only perk for Stanford’s student government leaders, with the president of the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) enjoying a relatively large stipend and several unique privileges compared to his peers at other elite institutions.
The 2012-2013 ASSU Executive cabinet will be significantly smaller and cost less money, according to incoming ASSU President Robbie Zimbroff ’12.
The ASSU has never seemed to be a very serious organization; a close look at this year’s version (2.0? really?) reveals an inauspicious picture.
Students can now change the world with a computer and a healthy supply of junk food. We live in a time of exponential technological growth where people in our generation are the knowledge leaders. So, you may ask, “What has this got to do with student government?” The answer is everything — and here’s why.
Shelley Gao reviews the most important issues in the University today.
A wide range of issues were brought up at Wednesday’s GSC meeting, including international student health insurance, special fees, the confirmation of the ASSU’s new financial manager, cabinet member salaries and parking.