USAC creates committee to discuss potential council restructuring

The results of the presidential election have opened up discussions for an undergraduate student government reform. The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved a weekly ad hoc committee to discuss restructuring USAC on Tuesday. Transfer student representative Divya Sharma proposed the reform at the Nov. 10 council meeting. Sharma said he thinks a reformed USAC structure […]

USAC to hit play on YouTube news channel featuring UCLA-based content

An undergraduate student government office is creating a YouTube channel about student life and campus events. The Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the President will launch Bruins News Room at the beginning of winter quarter, said Jack Guo, director of the Committee of International Relations in the office. The office will post 5- to […]

USAC office to host forum promoting interfaith communication

An undergraduate student government office will meet with student groups Thursday to discuss ways they can encourage interfaith connection on campus. USAC members, representatives from the University Religious Conference and student organizations will hold a public forum Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff 417 to get feedback from students. The USAC Representative 2 […]

Unsold pastries help increase food accessibility and minimize waste

Students can now get free cakes, muffins and cookies at the Student Activities Center as part of a new undergraduate student government initiative. The USAC Facilities Commission’s new Food Waste Recovery Program, which began last week, delivers unsold pastries from coffee shops on campus to the Community Programs Office Food Closet every morning. The Food […]

USAC looks to expand off-campus housing resources for students

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 10:55 p.m. Undergraduate student government leaders are gathering data to help address problems with off-campus housing. Undergraduate Students Association Council President Danny Siegel said his office started compiling information about rent prices and renters’ rights in the fall. He promised to advocate for lower rent prices and greater […]