Thursday, May 21

USAC elections worthy of students’ interest

I don’t think I’m alone when I say I don’t understand the politics of the Undergraduate Students Association Council. Sure, I’ve read Daily Bruin articles on the subject, but the elections and the issues of the candidates still appear distant and abstract. Read more...


Bruin digest

Jim Saia, a former UCLA men’s basketball assistant coach, has joined Henry Bibby’s USC coaching staff, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. The 39-year-old Saia was a member of Steve Lavin’s staff ““ with whom he played high school and college ball ““ until Lavin was fired in March 2003. Read more...





Union coalition lobbies to prevent UC cutbacks

Thousands of University of California employees are coming together to voice their concerns regarding the upcoming budget cuts, hopeful their collective efforts will prevail. The UC Union Coalition, consisting of several UC systemwide unions, is working toward holding the University of California accountable for its financial expenditures, along with making access to education a priority. Read more...


Candidates cautious about donations

There are many people and organizations from whom candidates running for the Undergraduate Students Association Council this year seek support. But as far as monetary campaign contributions are concerned, candidates are careful about accepting donations. Read more...