LET’S ACT! candidate John Joanino was narrowly elected undergraduate student government president in a runoff vote, and will lead a council dominated by Bruins United, the slate that has held a majority for three years.
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USAC election results trigger emotional responses from Bruins on all slates
The screaming crowd in front of Kerckhoff Hall grew silent Thursday night when it was announced that Taylor Bazley, the Bruin Alliance slate presidential candidate in this year’s undergraduate student government elections, was eliminated from the running.
Students pass Bruin Bash referendum
Students approved a fee-increase referendum in Thursday night’s undergraduate student elections to help fund Bruin Bash and the Enormous Activities Fair.
Bruin Diversity Initiative fails
Students this week voted down a proposed fee increase that would have supported on-campus programs related to community service, diversity, retention and college preparation.
John Joanino elected USAC president, Bruins United to hold majority of seats
The Bruins United slate claimed six of the council seats, while LET’S ACT! secured four seats and Bruin Alliance did not receive any seats. There will be three independents on council next year.
Sanctions for Hill campaigning ignite controversy
Bruin Alliance and Bruins United leaders say Election Board sanctions on 10 LET’S ACT! candidates for campaigning within residential buildings don’t go far enough.
GSA Meeting Roundup – May 8
The UCLA Graduate Student Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets for forum every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Forum meetings are at 5:30 p.m. in the Ackerman Viewpoint Lounge. Agenda The council approved a motion to amend the minutes from April 17 to […]