Referendum passes, but ASI conflict arises

By Alexandra Norton • Jan 27, 2012

Associated Students, Inc. failed to pass an updated election code, which would recognize the new position students passed in the recent referendum, in a move President Selena Farnesi called an “embarrassment.”

New ASI position is necessary

By Selena Farnesi • Jan 20, 2012

As students are welcomed back to school this week, they are bombarded with several realities: classes have filled up, more students have enrolled, old budget cuts are permanent, new budget cuts are looming and job markets for new graduates are still saturated.

Our Student Government: The Monarchy

By Samuel Cosby • Dec 9, 2011

After some recent events, namely the passing of the Tobacco Ban Resolution, I’m beginning to realize that our student government functions more like a monarchy than anything else.

New ASI position causes controversy

By Ana Mendoza • Dec 7, 2011

Associated Students, Inc. senators and other Fresno State students have raised concerns about the cost and the purpose of a new executive position that was proposed to the student body.

Students to vote for new ASI executive

By Elizabeth Borg • Dec 5, 2011

Associated Students, Inc. met last Wednesday to discuss new bylaw changes that include adding another executive position to ASI. This proposed new position would be the vice president of external affairs. However, it is not known whether it would be a paid executive position.

Letter to the Editor, 11-9-11

By Collegian Staff • Nov 9, 2011

Dear editor: This letter is for ASI president Selena Farnesi, but first I must disclose some things. I have never smoked a cigarette and no one on our executive board smokes. Additionally, I have never received any money or gifts from “big tobacco” and for that matter I don’t even know anyone or have met anyone who works in the tobacco industry, big or small.

ASI addresses campus issues

By Samuel Cosby • Oct 28, 2011

Fresno State Associated Students Inc. met for a Senate meeting last week on Wednesday, Oct. 19, to discuss campus issues. Some of the larger issues during the meeting included the bike racks that were moved from the Free Speech Area, approving the new library hours and the election of a new ASI senator.

Many campus issues at stake

By Selena Farnesi • Oct 24, 2011

At ASI Senate meetings every other Wednesday, the Senate hears student concerns in two forums: Public Comment and Campus Issues.­ Public Comment is a time when students can share their sentiment about anything happening in ASI or on campus with ASI, and Campus Issues is a time to report physical problems you see around campus,­ such as pot holes, lighting issues, etc.

Among Us: Selena Farnesi

By Ezra Romero • Oct 6, 2011

This is the second profile in a series called "Among Us" by Collegian videographer Ezra Romero. Selena Farnesi, 21, is the ASI President at Fresno State. Farnesi is a senior at Fresno State and is learning...

Clean up the community

By Selena Farnesi • Sep 28, 2011

Another month has gone by and October is looming.­ I always love the start of a new month because it seems fresh. It’s a clean slate, an opportunity to improve upon the last month’s foils or completely forget about them. Out of sight, out of mind and off the calendar.

ASI reveals big plans for new budget

By Liana Whitehead • Sep 14, 2011

As Fresno State students wave farewell to summer and welcome piles of homework and midterms, the Associated Students, Inc. is preparing financially for the fall semester.

Revitalization of Fresno State

By Rachel Waldron • Sep 12, 2011

Fresno State students make an effort to revitalize the surrounding community.