Several pro-Israel lobbying organizations recently released statements claiming that on-campus student groups are unfairly targeting Israel by criticizing two undergraduate student government officials who went on free trips to Israel while in office. The Anti-Defamation League and StandWithUs, pro-Israel organizations that aim to combat anti-Semitism, also criticized groups who called for Undergraduate Students Association Council […]
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Transfer referendum approved, logistics still uncertain
Students voted this week to approve a referendum that will create a transfer representative seat within the undergraduate student government.
Murphy to lead Bruins United plurality council
Nine out of the 13 Undergraduate Students Association Council positions were contested in this year’s USAC election, six of which went to Bruins United. The LET’S ACT! slate secured four seats and FIRED UP! did not receive any seats. There will be three independents on council next year.
USAC election results to be announced in Bruin Plaza
The results of the undergraduate student government election will be announced in Bruin Plaza around 4 or 4:30 p.m. Friday. In past years, results were announced in Meyerhoff Park in front of Kerckhoff on Thursday night. But the Undergraduate Students Association Council Election Board changed the location this year to ensure that Bruin Walk was […]
Over $25,000 spent in USAC election campaigns
Campaign supporters and the majority of students running for undergraduate student government offices spent more than $25,000 to promote candidates and engage the student body in the spring election this year. Three main slates ran candidates in the Undergraduate Students Association Council election. Bruins United spent the most, with a total of about $10,200, or […]
Five Bruins eligible to become 2014 NFL draftees
The NFL draft – which begins with the first round Thursday – brings with it the chance for a new batch of UCLA athletes to realize their dreams. This year, five Bruins look to have a shot at hearing their names called. Here’s a look at each of those prospects and analysis on their draft […]
Majority of USAC candidates sign joint ethics statement
The majority of candidates running for undergraduate student government officer positions this week have promised to not go on free or sponsored trips with certain pro-Israel lobbying organizations and non-student centered external groups if they are elected.