Wednesday, July 29

USAC’s new election code still fails to remedy issue of low voter turnout

The Undergraduate Students Association Council announced sweeping changes to its election code last month, but these changes feel a lot like plastic surgery – mainly for show and lacking substantive value. Read more...

Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council has revised its election code in an attempt to increase voter turnout, but such efforts won’t be enough to pique students’ interests. (Daily Bruin file photo)







UCLA’s lack of funding for transfer center cheapens transfer students’ experiences

Most new Bruins spend their time upon getting accepted excited for the college experience at UCLA. But for new transfer students, this excitement often gives way to anxiety surrounding the fact that they only have two years to maximize their experience. Read more...

Photo: The Transfer Student Center at UCLA has been an exceptional resource for easing transfers into the fast-paced rigors of the quarter system. Inconsistent funding from the Student Fees Allocation Committee leaves its future uncertain, causing concern for the transfer community. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)