The undergraduate student government and its umbrella organization, the Associated Students of UCLA, are both entities meant to address campus concerns, but some tension has arisen between the two because the organizations have different opinions of their relationship and functions. There has been some tension this year because some members of the Undergraduate Students Association […]
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USAC reflects on achievements
Though the last complete undergraduate student government meeting Tuesday night ended on a bright note, the year has been filled with both success and hardship, and overall, councilmembers say their work has proved worthwhile. Throughout the year, the Undergraduate Students Association Council has worked on many campaigns and events, which it says have effectively served […]
Board cites possible campaign infractions
From misplacing signboards to handing out fliers lacking official stamps of approval, candidates running for the undergraduate student government may have violated the Elections Code in a number of ways during primary elections last week. During these elections, candidates received penalties for breaking such campaign restrictions as handing out fliers in the dorms, turning in […]
Voting turnout declines from 2003
After the move to online polling increased student participation in the undergraduate student government elections in 2003, the slight drop in voter turnout this year may indicate a return to the old trend of decline. In 2003, 24.9 percent of the students on campus voted, but this year only 24.2 percent took the time to […]
UCLA striving to comply with UC regulations on student group funding
The UCLA administration is currently reviewing a policy change that would modify the registration process for student groups and may put the university in concordance with Supreme Court rulings made on the issue. The current Undergraduate Students Association Council guidelines only allow officially recognized student organizations to apply for funding from the undergraduate student government. […]
Candidates treat students to creative campaigns
Students had their pick of Otter Pops, condoms and fortune cookies Wednesday when candidates campaigning for the undergraduate student government used creative tactics to promote their campaigns. Throughout campus, students in brightly colored shirts handed out glossy fliers and used catchy props to attract attention and encourage students to learn more about their ideas. Campaigners […]
Students First! Web site may violate conduct code
In what may be a violation of university policy, the Students First! slate currently has a Web site that contains the UCLA trademark in the URL, and though the slate has begun use of a new address, the site can be still accessed through the original address. According to the student code of conduct, only […]