Devin Murphy never understood why his mother would sell her jewelry at pawn shops when he was a child. But as he grew, he realized that his single mother was doing all she could to support her family and make sure Murphy and his four brothers learned the importance of being independent. Though there were […]
Category Archives: Student Government
Ranked-choice voting to be implemented for USAC election
The way votes are collected in the undergraduate student government election this week may play a significant role in determining the winning candidates. Starting Tuesday morning, students will cast their votes for some Undergraduate Students Association Council candidates using ranked-choice voting, where they rank candidates – from first choice to last choice – in their […]
USAC Candidate Endorsements
The Daily Bruin Editorial Board endorsed candidates for all 13 offices in this week’s undergraduate student government elections.
USAC Election Code’s campaign regulations
USAC candidates debate campus issues, council problems
Undergraduate student government candidates debated Saturday about ways to improve upon the current council’s efforts to address campus climate problems and serve ethnically and socially diverse communities. About 450 students hissed and cheered as they watched the 30 Undergraduate Students Association Council candidates, running as independents or with one of four slates for positions, debate […]
USAC Candidates Debate 2014
Watch the 30 candidates for next year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council officer positions debate Saturday night. USAC elections start Tuesday and run through Friday. For more information about the candidates, read here.
Students to vote on creation of transfer rep position
Students will be able to vote next week on a referendum to create a transfer representative position on the undergraduate student government. The referendum calls for an Undergraduate Students Association Council transfer representative, who would be a regular voting member of the currently 13-member USAC and would be tasked with representing the needs and interests […]