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ASI President Tiffaney Boyd leaves mark at CSUSM with social justice efforts

ASI President Tiffaney Boyd leaves mark at CSUSM with social justice efforts

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor May 11, 2016

5 years 2 degrees 4 gray hairs 3.8 GPA And 1,000 reasons why I would do it over and why I would tell you to do the same. — Tiffaney Boyd in a Facebook post on May 1. Since 2011, Boyd has been involved with Lambda Pi Eta, Tukwut Leadership Circle, Pre-Law Society, the Black...

Chris Morales speaks at the ASI town hall on April 21.

ASI holds town hall meeting to address student questions

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter April 27, 2016

Associated Students Inc. (ASI) representatives organized a student town hall meeting on April 21 where they discussed student issues and concerns including academic and parking permit fees. “My goal for this is to have students more aware about what’s going on and feel more comfortable with...

ASI announces the 2016-2017 candidates

ASI announces the 2016-2017 candidates

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor March 9, 2016

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) announced the candidates for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors on Monday, March 7. Executive officer positions President: Collin Bogie, Sean Heller and Joana Rodriguez Executive Vice President: Yazmin Doroteo, Aaron Herrscher and Dawn Meyers Chair and Chief...

ASI women of color: Tiffaney Boyd

ASI women of color: Tiffaney Boyd

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 24, 2016

  Tiffaney Boyd Leadership on campus: In ASI, Boyd was the CHABSS representative in 2013/14, the Vice President of Operations in 2014/15 and is currently President. In 2013/14, she was an RA at the UVA. She was the Lambda Pi Eta President in 2014/15, is a Peer Mentor and a Tukwut Leadership...

ASI women of color: Jamaela Johnson

ASI women of color: Jamaela Johnson

Shanice Davis, Features Editor February 24, 2016

Jamaela Johnson Leadership on campus: “I’ve helped establish our first NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) sororities and fraternities and helped with getting resources and support for black students in the form of establishing a black student center on campus.” Goals as a leader: “My...

Left to right: Tiffany Boyd and Jamaela Johnson

ASI town hall meeting addresses students’ concerns

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2016

Associated Students Inc. (ASI) held a town hall meeting  that allowed students in attendance to receive updates about crucial issues like the California Faculty Association (CFA) Fight for Five campaign and apparent firing of Arturo Ocampo. The meeting was held during U-Hour on Tuesday, Feb....

ASI gears up for upcoming election

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor February 10, 2016

  ASI, the Associated Student, Inc. government,  is preparing for the 2016-2017 election and is encouraging students to vote or run for positions on the CSUSM Board of Directors. ASI President Tiffaney Boyd said that being involved in student government has been one of her greatest achievements...

ASI to host “Break a World Record” event

ASI to host “Break a World Record” event

Tiffany Trent, Opinion Editor February 9, 2016

School is back in session and the demands of the semester are picking up. Need something to alleviate the stress? Try breaking a world record. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) is hosting a “Break a World Record” event with the goal of breaking the world record for the largest gathering of people...

ASI Election winners

April 7, 2015

By Sydney Schabacker Senior Staff Writer After long campaigns and a week of voting, the ASI Election results were released on Friday, March 27. The winners for ASI positions are as follows: Tiffany Boyd - ASI President Boyd will be the official spokesperson and liaison between the ASI and...

ASI passes resolution in support of Student Access Initiative

December 23, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief The ASI Board of Directors has moved forward with endorsing the implementation of the Student Access Initiative’s proposed scheduling changes, as long as U-hour is preserved in the revised time blocks. The Student Access Initiative (SAI) proposes moving some...

Bullying Prevention Day!

Bullying Prevention Day!

October 14, 2014

Please join us for an interactive and educational event about anti-bullying. Participants will increase their knowledge of bullying, learn effective bystander intervention strategies, and garner anti-bullying resources. Presented by ASI and co-sponsored by Civility Campaign and Student Health and Counseling...

Leadership Spotlight: Haley Perko

Leadership Spotlight: Haley Perko

March 22, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Haley Perko is a name that is synonymous with success, her motivated spirit and intense drive creating one of the most dynamic leaders on campus. The junior Kinesiology major, who is currently Pre-Physical Therapy, seeks to make a significant difference at CSUSM. She accomplishes...

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