By SARAH VEENSTRA “What for,” “where to” and “don’t you think” were the top three question starters students had in regards to Conestoga Students Inc.’s 2014/2015 budget. On Jan. 26, CSI held their annual general meeting (AGM) to discuss and approve last year’s AGM minutes, approve this year’s meeting agenda, approve the auditor for 2015/2016, and approve last year’s budget. The meeting was held in the Sanctuary at Conestoga’s Doon … Continued
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BY MARISSA CUDDY Conestoga Students Inc. has created a cookbook for students who need a little help in the kitchen. The book, which is free, gives advice on how to cook and eat healthy on a student budget. Jeff Scherer, CSI president, said the board of directors has been talking about a cookbook since he became president a few years ago. However, he said it takes a lot to create … Continued
By SARAH VEENSTRA Conestoga students are beginning to question exactly how the money they give Conestoga Students Inc. is spent. As part of their tuition fees, every student at Conestoga pays a CSI capital development fee ($55.60 this term; $66.50 in the winter semester) a CSI association fee ($110 per semester) and a CSI – College Student Alliance (CSA) fee of $4.56 per semester. CSA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization … Continued
By JOSH BURY A record number of students participated in the election of Conestoga Students Inc.’s board of directors for the 2014-2015 academic year. An unprecedented total of 612 students cast ballots to select the board that will serve students next year alongside president-elect Jeffrey Scherer and vice-president-elect Cameron Jones. That board will be composed of winning candidates Brian Clark, Colin Gaudet, Segel Jacob, Alfred Karathra, Hope Krempa, Alice Lee, … Continued
BY RANDI CLARKE The popular television show, X Factor, is making its way around the world, even landing at Conestoga College. There’s one major difference though, Simon Cowell isn’t judging the performances. The talent competition is being held by Conestoga Students Inc. and is in its third year. Students signed up at the CSI office and auditioned from March 3-14. So far, CSI judges have had some singers, guitar players … Continued
