Deflecting blame and pointing fingers seemed to be the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s bread and butter this year. And even as its newly elected members gear up for the upcoming school year, outgoing USAC members spent their latest meeting lamenting the Cultivating Unity for Bruins Referendum’s failure to pass. Read more...
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May 11, 6:59 pm
Editorial: Title IX rule changes can deter students from reporting cases of sexual violence
One step forward, two steps back. This is an evident theme in the Trump administration – unabashedly implementing regressive measures, which undo protections for individuals who are undocumented, LGBTQ+ populations and the environment. Read more...
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May 7, 3:51 pm
Editorial: Demands for COLA remain urgent amid financial instability posed by COVID-19
The pandemic curtailed momentum building behind most activities across campus. But for graduate student protesters, that sentiment applies tenfold to them. In the lead-up to the statewide COVID-19 shutdown, graduate student protests were gaining steam. Read more...
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May 4, 8:38 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s essential workers must be prioritized with protective measures
COVID-19 has exposed the nationwide flaws in a system lacking worker protection, from weak unemployment provisions to dismal health care services. Closer to home, UCLA isn’t doing much more than the bare minimum – especially when it comes to protecting its essential workers. Read more...
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May 2, 10:19 pm
USAC Officer Evaluation: Kelechi Iheanacho, Cultural Affairs Commissioner
Kelechi Iheanacho has been a leading voice for cultural communities and organizations as the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s cultural affairs commissioner, even if some of her platforms fell short of being achieved. Read more...
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May 2, 10:13 pm
USAC Officer Evaluation: Millen Srivastava, Financial Supports Commissioner
Millen Srivastava proposed attainable goals last fall and no doubt proved that she could get most of them done. As the Financial Supports commissioner, Srivastava prioritized students’ fundamental rights, saving on school and campus affordability during her campaign in the fall of 2019. Read more...
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May 2, 10:09 pm
USAC Officer Evaluation: Mihika Sridhar, Student Wellness Commissioner
If you looked over Mihika Sridhar’s personal accomplishments as Student Wellness Commissioner, you’d see some impressive work. But it’s everything behind the scenes that made her successful this year. Sridhar is a manager, which is just what SWC needs. Read more...