As we approach a USAC special election and begin the 2014-15 academic year, it is critical that we all remember what it means to be a part of a world-class institution like UCLA, including the obligations and expectations that come with being a True Bruin. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 22, 12:00 am
Submission: Respect vital to maintain during USAC election
Opinion
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October 21, 12:54 am
Submission: New representative’s priority should be creating transfer center
Being a transfer student at UCLA has never been easy, and although transfers make up one-third of the undergraduate population on campus, they have never been properly represented. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 21, 12:48 am
Submission: USAC Vacancy Constitutional Amendment deserves ‘yes’ vote
We believe that the constitution of the Undergraduate Students Association Council must be amended to pave the way for a more transparent, accountable and responsible vacancy process. Read more...
Opinion Columns
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October 21, 12:33 am
Aram Ghoogasian: City must fix leaks in water conservation efforts
One of Los Angeles’ claims to fame is its year-round sunshine, but that has proved to have negative consequences. The city government is now taking steps to combat the state’s ongoing drought. Read more...
Photo: Victoria Chang/Daily Bruin senior staff
Editorials, Opinion
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October 20, 6:27 am
Allan Kew
This board does not endorse transfer representative candidate Allan Kew because he lacks crucial experience with USAC politics and working within student government. While Kew puts forward some interesting platforms such as establishing a town hall for transfer students to voice their concerns and creating a transfer student mentorship program, he does not have the institutional knowledge to accomplish these goals. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 20, 6:20 am
Vacancy Amendment
This board endorses the Vacancy Amendment – a clear and simple solution to a glaring flaw in the Undergraduate Students Association Council constitution. However, we do have reservations about whether future councils will actually obey the document. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 20, 6:18 am
Sofia Moreno Haq
Sofia Moreno Haq would bring a solid amount of student government experience to the council table, despite having no prior experience in USAC, having served as a student senator at her community college prior to transferring to UCLA. Read more...