Though the specifics of Savannah Badalich’s platforms are underwhelming, we endorse her because she has identified key campus wellness issues.
Badalich’s plans for the Student Wellness Commission aim to teach students about sexual assault, nutrition and mental health.
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USAC Endorsement: Charmaine Campbell for General Representative
Charmaine Campbell’s platforms cater to groups USAC typically does not reach, and this board thinks she would bring much-needed diversity to the council.
USAC Endorsement: Omar Arce for Community Service Commissioner
This board endorses Omar Arce for Community Service commissioner with the recommendation that he address holes in his platforms.
Arce, an uncontested candidate, has well-placed intentions and was able to identify problems that the commission should work on.
USAC Endorsement: Jessica Kim for Campus Events Commissioner
This board endorses Jessica Kim for Campus Events commissioner because she possesses a deep knowledge of her office, experience and innovative ideas.
Kim’s platforms encompass the needs of diverse students and groups on campus.
Editorial: Gov. Brown oversteps role in decisions regarding UC
Gov. Jerry Brown’s recent proposal to tie state funding to graduation rates of public universities in California is another in a string of examples of his tendency to overstep his bounds when it comes to the UC.
Editorial: Plans to enact lasting changes key for USAC candidates
As the undergraduate student government candidates develop their platforms for the approaching election, this board urges them not to focus on event planning and instead work toward instituting systemic change that will continue to benefit the student population in future years.
Editorial: Tobacco ban’s campaign could improve outreach
Starting today, students can pick up informational cards about UCLA’s tobacco-free policy in Murphy Hall and pass them out to people on campus whom they see using tobacco. The cards will also provide information on tobacco cessation resources on campus.