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Lame duck? That’s not the way Charlie Green decided to go out as Student Senate president

By Karisma Boyd AS THE spring semester comes to an end, so does the start of new beginnings for the graduating class as well as multiple transitions in leadership throughout the college. One leader in particular is Student Senate President Charlie Green who is graduating this month. Green, from Warminster in Bucks County, came to York College in 2019 and became president of Student Senate … Continue reading Lame duck? That’s not the way Charlie Green decided to go out as Student Senate president

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How much are Reading Day and Spartan Day missed? We asked what you thought

By Paul Vigna THIS is Mental Health Week on the York College campus. It included a keynote address by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, who spoke on “Building Resilience in Mind, Body and Spirit”in Weinstock lecture hall Wednesday evening. The Spartan staff was asked to circulate Wednesday and ask students one of two questions, both of which are related to mental health. Here are the answers they … Continue reading How much are Reading Day and Spartan Day missed? We asked what you thought

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Unhappiness with food, provider at YCP boils over this semester

By Alyson Hatfield CHARTWELLS Higher Education has been providing dining to York College students for as many as 20 years, President Pamela Gunter-Smith told members of The Spartan staff during a recent interview. She wasn’t certain of the specific number of years, only that the service pre-dated her. When it has been time to renew their contract there was no question as to if the … Continue reading Unhappiness with food, provider at YCP boils over this semester

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The President and House GOP tug-of-war over student loan debt policies, and what’s at stake

Editor’s note: An issue that could have a significant impact on what past and current college students owe has become strangled amid a tug of war between Republlicans and Democrats. President Joe Biden announced details of his Student Loan Relief Plan last August, which drew immediate opposition from many Republicans. Today, the decision on whether to allow the plan to move forward is in the … Continue reading The President and House GOP tug-of-war over student loan debt policies, and what’s at stake

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How can YCP aid the mental health of students? One idea is a wellness hub

By Hayley Leitzinger STUDENT mental health and wellness has been a growing concern across universities. YCP has a health and counseling center in place to help students with mental and physical health, but what are their plans for the future of student wellness? At YCP, students have access to the counseling center in Codorus Hall and the Health Center in the lower level of the … Continue reading How can YCP aid the mental health of students? One idea is a wellness hub

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Town hall touches on a number of complaints related to YCP’s food

By Evie Giffin More than 100 students attended a town hall Wednesday in WPAC Auditorium to discuss problems with the food service on campus, particularly in Johnson Hall. That came on the heels of a petition sent out by Student Senate in early April seeking 1,000 signatures that demanded “a variety of changes deemed necessary by the student population” and requested a town hall “to … Continue reading Town hall touches on a number of complaints related to YCP’s food

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President Pamela Gunter-Smith reflects upon her tenure pending final weeks before retirement

By Karisma Boyd PAMELA Gunter-Smith will retire June 30 after spending 10 years as president of York College. When appointed to this role July 1, 2013, she had already broken barriers before her first day of presidency. As the school’s fourth president, she was the first female; her predecessors were Ray A. Miller, Ph.D. (1968–75), Robert V. Iosue, Ph.D., (1976–91) and George Waldner (1991-2013) Along … Continue reading President Pamela Gunter-Smith reflects upon her tenure pending final weeks before retirement

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How 4 students turned a class project into helping the York community

By Julian Leon COMMUNITY service is a big part of York College of Pennsylvania, and four Human Services students took what it means to make a difference to another level. Megan Hinds, Jane Halvorsen, Rachael Haag, and Abby Schreck were tasked with coming up with a unique way to raise money for a charity of their choice. The group decided to help The Lehman Center, … Continue reading How 4 students turned a class project into helping the York community

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Benefits of the Closet Swap: community engagement, sustainability and more

By Hayley Leitzinger ON APRIL 24, the York College Student Senate will be hosting their first ever closet swap. The purpose for this event is to raise money for the Spartan Food Pantry. Student Senate Vice President Alyssa Allen is running this project and is excited about the potential it has. The Student Senate will be accepting clothing donations until April 17. The swap itself … Continue reading Benefits of the Closet Swap: community engagement, sustainability and more

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YCP adopts new degree planner with aim of smoothing path to graduation

By Alyson Hatfield THIS semester the York College Registrar’s office rolled out the new degree planner that is supposed to be an easier way for students to schedule and register for classes. It’s also expected to provide an easier way for the registrar to make sure students’ courses are not overlapping. The software is called Infosilem Academic. Infosilem is used by many other institutions such … Continue reading YCP adopts new degree planner with aim of smoothing path to graduation

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