Tuesday, January 27



USAC Officer Evaluation: Nico Morrone, Financial Supports Commissioner

Nico Morrone clearly takes his role as financial advocate for students seriously. Working within a self-described limited budget, Morrone successfully launched a lab coat rental program and managed the distribution of complementary laundry products across the Hill. Read more...

Photo: Nico Morrone is pictured above. The Editorial Board argues Morrone, despite working with a limited budget, has worked to alleviate Bruins’ financial pressure. (Courtesy of Nico Morrone)


USAC Officer Evaluation: Diego Bollo, President

Diego Bollo is passionate about amplifying student perspectives and improving student experiences. Bollo promised in his campaign to invest in student needs, advocate for students to university administrators and protect and expand diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more...

Photo: Diego Bollo is pictured above. The Editorial Board writes Bollo has worked hard to advocate for students, but could improve his transparency efforts. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC Officer Evaluation: Tommy Contreras, Internal Vice President

It would probably be easier to make a list of the student government initiatives Tommy Contreras was not a part of last quarter. From working to denormalize the presence of contracted security on campus to hosting a financial literacy night for student organizations, Contreras has proven himself to be an effective and passionate internal vice president. Read more...

Photo: Tommy Contreras is pictured above. The Editorial Board writes Contreras prioritized students and excelled in his role as internal vice president. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


USAC Officer Evaluation: Sherry Zhou, External Vice President

As external vice president, Sherry Zhou is committed to advocating for students’ basic needs and informing the student body about power structures within the UC system. Read more...

Photo: Sherry Zhou is pictured above. The Editorial Board argues Zhou made strides to improve student engagement as external vice president. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC Officer Evaluation: Jayha Buhs-Jackson, General Representative 2

This post was updated Jan. 21 at 4:18 p.m. Jayha Buhs-Jackson campaigned on four primary items — prioritizing community needs, health and safety reform, ethical use of student tuition and diversity, equity and inclusion preservation. Read more...

Photo: Jayha Buhs-Jackson is pictured above. The Editorial Board writes Buhs-Jackson partnership with different campus groups has greatly benefited the student body. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)