Comment: Can we have coat pegs in Lounge on 1?
We did: There are now a number of coat pegs located in Lounge on 1
Comment: Can we have a clock in Lounge on 1?
We did: There is now a clock above the office door in Lounge on 1
Comment: Why can't we buy Coca-Cola in the college?
Reply: We have recently brought this up with the principal who has told us that the college will look into their contracts. We will follow this up in our next meeting.
Comment: Can we have more clubs and societies running throughout the year?
Reply: The College are introducing a whole new enrichment offering for September 2009 which will include loads of new clubs and societies.
Comment: Stop charging for NUS cards.
Reply: The pricing of the NUS Extra card is set at a national level. £4 of each £10 spent on an NUS Extra card goes directly to your Students' Union here at York College.
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