UCLA’s undergraduate student government has a penchant for underrepresenting the student body. This year, 39 candidates from various campus communities are trying their hand at the Undergraduate Students Association Council. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 1, 10:00 pm
Emily Merz: USAC candidates’ feminist advocacy just an empty political talking point
Candidates in this year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council elections have made feminism a focal point. That is, if you think spouting vague quotes about standing up for women is feminism. Read more...
Photo: (Hannah Kim/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 1, 10:00 pm
Scott Bays: Further reducing campaign spending limits would democratize USAC elections
UCLA’s undergraduate student government does a good job preparing students for politics in the real world – especially when it comes to blowing large amounts of cash on their campaigns. Read more...
Photo: Jamie Kennerk campaigns for the undergradaute student government elections. The Election Board has limited candidates to spending only $600, but this spending limit is still too high. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Opinion
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May 1, 9:15 am
USAC Election Endorsements
Opinion
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May 1, 9:14 am
A Look Inside USAC Candidate Campaign Finances
Community, Opinion
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May 1, 1:24 am
Submission: USAC must cease petty politics to better serve whole student body
The Undergraduate Students Association Council election season is upon us. Amid the campaign excitement, future council members – and their to-be-appointed staff – need to keep some things in mind. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 1, 12:41 am
Emily Merz: Niche transit systems could lower LAX congestion, increase LA’s ridership
New York. Chicago. San Francisco. Philadelphia. Boston. The densest cities in the U.S. have one thing in common: They all have well-developed public transportation. Then there’s Los Angeles, the second-largest city by population, and perhaps the slowest moving part of southern California. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles City Council recently approved a transit project at LAX that will help improve public transportation. However, the council must recognize that this new project may include complications. (Creative Commons photo by Jeff Turner via Flickr)