Student Politics

Senate votes against disclosure and divestment motion

A motion to recommend Carleton University disclose its financial investments and divest from companies and institutions contributing to human rights violations in armed conflicts...
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Key Senate takeaways: Stalled divestment motion, summer quad closure and nursing program approval

Carleton University’s Senate further stalled a divestment motion, outlined reasons for the summer quad closure and announced official approval for a new nursing program...
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BREAKING: CUSA elects new vice-president student life following resignation

The Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) council elected a new vice-president student life on Oct. 5 after an August resignation left the position vacant.  Akua...
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BREAKING: CUSA president took unannounced ‘partial’ leave of absence

Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) president Sarah El Fitori returned on Sept. 30 from a two-week leave of absence from her role. The absence...
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BREAKING: Both RRRA vice-presidents resign

The vice-president of programming and the vice-president of administration of the Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA) both have resigned.  RRRA president Mohammed Akif announced the...