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It’s election time again, and as usual, student
participation will be put to a test we have repeatedly failed in
the past few years.
Students don’t vote because they don’t know what
USAC is ““ but they incorrectly equate this with USAC having
no bearing on their lives. In the past, USAC was integral in
getting the UC to overturn SP-1 and 2, the policies that banned the
use of affirmative action in university admissions and hiring. They
were also a strong proponent to the passage of AB 540, which
increased access to education for undocumented California
residents. Both of these actions have increased access to education
““ an important responsibility of the university as a public
institution ““ and will effect the future of countless
students and society.
This year, students are faced with such far-reaching issues as
overcrowding, housing and transportation. But students often
don’t see the importance of these issues because they are
turned off by the bickering between the two slates running for
office. The fact is, BruinGo!, enrollment caps, student fees and
off-campus housing subsidies are issues that affect all students,
and the most effective way to address these issues is through USAC.
Also, unique to this year’s election is a referendum on
online voting, which could lead to significant changes in the
campus democracy.
It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s important. Stop
at a booth today or tomorrow and cast your ballot.