Last week, the outgoing Undergraduate Students Association Council voted to table the ratification of the 2018 election results. The council disagreed with my decision to not disqualify three candidates. Read more...
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May 24, 11:34 pm
Submission: Disqualifying USAC candidates without sufficient evidence would be unethical
Community, Opinion
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May 17, 10:33 pm
Submission: UCLA’s overhaul of financial actuarial mathematics program damages its purpose
I want to thank the Daily Bruin Editorial Board for its editorial criticizing UCLA for its treatment of lecturers in the financial actuarial mathematics program. The university has announced it will overhaul the FAM program and not rehire lecturers in the program, and instead replace them with ladder faculty. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 17, 10:21 pm
Submission: Creation of Westwood Forward will ensure representation of all Westwood communities
The UCLA community has a rare opportunity Tuesday, May 22 to make history by gaining a voice in Westwood governance. Westwood stakeholders will have the opportunity to vote whether the Westwood Neighborhood Council should be subdivided to create a new neighborhood council for the North Westwood area. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 14, 7:24 pm
Letter to the Editor: Recent acts of vandalism contradict Bruin values of inclusion, respect
We write to denounce two recent acts of vandalism that targeted the Undergraduate Students Association Council Academic Affairs Commission. First, the pride flag hanging on the AAC’s office door was stolen. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 13, 2:25 pm
Submission: Disqualifying accused Bruins United candidates would preserve election integrity
Two newly “elected” council members, Claire Fieldman and Bella Martin, have been credibly accused by multiple students of invading voter privacy and coercing votes, a clear violation of the Undergraduate Students Association Council Election Code. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 9, 10:30 pm
Letter to the Editor: Union worker protestors should target university officials, not students
A normal Monday morning began with the sound of horns and shouts, as UCLA workers began a three-day strike after contract agreement negotiations between workers and the University of California broke down. Read more...
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May 1, 1:24 am
Submission: USAC must cease petty politics to better serve whole student body
The Undergraduate Students Association Council election season is upon us. Amid the campaign excitement, future council members – and their to-be-appointed staff – need to keep some things in mind. Read more...